October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Better Business Bureau has partnered with the National Cyber Security. The BBB will be issuing a series of tips to protect your identity online. The theme for this advice is Stop.Think.Connect.
Cybercriminals have become savvy in their attempts to lure people to click on links or open phony email attachments.
BBB recommends the following:
Be on your toes. Only open emails, attachments, and links from people you know. Watch out for unsolicited emails that contain misspellings or grammatical errors.
Don't believe what you see. It's easy to steal the colors, logos and header of an established organization.
Avoid sharing. Don't reveal personal or financial information in an email. Do not respond to email solicitations for this information.
Pay attention to a website's URL. Hover over any links to see where they lead. Malicious websites may look identical to a legitimate site.
If you are unsure whether an email request is legitimate, try to verify it by contacting the company directly.
Keep a clean machine. Having the latest operating system, software, web browsers, anti-virus protection and apps are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
Saturday, April 19 2014 9:56 PM EDT2014-04-20 01:56:15 GMT
A Department of Public Safety Trooper stopped to help what looked like a broken down car Saturday afternoon. When the Trooper got close to the vehicle the driver took off running.It happened around Clyde Morgan Road and Turkey Ranch Road. The suspect vanished into a wooded area. Wichita and Archer County Sheriff Deputies helped in the search. A K-9 Unit was brought in from the Holliday Police Department to assist as well.The suspect was eventually found after another short foot chase. He had ...
A Department of Public Safety Trooper stopped to help what looked like a broken down car Saturday afternoon. When the Trooper got close to the vehicle the driver took off running.It happened around Clyde Morgan Road and Turkey Ranch Road. The suspect vanished into a wooded area. Wichita and Archer County Sheriff Deputies helped in the search. A K-9 Unit was brought in from the Holliday Police Department to assist as well.The suspect was eventually found after another short foot chase. He had ...
Saturday, April 19 2014 10:22 AM EDT2014-04-19 14:22:30 GMT
The Texas AM AgriLife Extension will host a Farm Bill Basics meeting Monday, April 21st at the Region 9 Education Center located at 301 Texas Loop 11 in Wichita Falls.
The Texas AM AgriLife Extension will host a Farm Bill Basics meeting Monday, April 21st at the Region 9 Education Center located at 301 Texas Loop 11 in Wichita Falls.
Nominate someone who selflessly helps others to be one of our Community Service Champions. We honor someone each month, and name a Champion of the Year each November.
Newschannel 6 supports Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization helping to keep Texoma safe. It offers rewards to anonymous callers who provide information about a crime or wanted suspects.
