Hacked! A Spooky Halloween Tale
October 27, 2023
Once upon a midnight dreary, a connected consumer grew nervous and weary. He mailed in his hair (and not for free!), to the family tree company, 23andMe. No specter took...
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Why Schools Block Websites — and Why You Should, Too
August 12, 2023
Ever wonder about the safeguards your child’s school puts in place for online activities? Many schools have rules in place when it comes to web blocking for all devices on...
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3 Quick Ways to Help Protect Your Child’s Privacy During Back to School
July 25, 2023
It’s that time of year again! Picture it: the smell of brand new school supplies, first-day outfits that slap (that’s kid-speak for “cool”), and freshly packed (and mostly healthy) lunches....
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Don’t let technology destroy a good night’s sleep
May 20, 2023
“Let me check Twitter one more time before bed.” “I’ll send that final email, then I’ll go to sleep.” “Let’s watch just one more episode.” “I’m going to respond to...
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Pssssst. What’s the Password?
May 4, 2023
As we celebrate World Password Day this Thursday, please tell us that LAST World Password Day was not the last time you changed your password… We all know that as...
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Security Alert: HolyGhost Ransomware
July 29, 2022
The next time you get an unsolicited message from a helpful sounding tech support representative offering to pinpoint your network weaknesses, run—don’t walk. A new gang of North Korean cybercriminals...
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Fiber-Optic Internet is Changing How We Experience Broadband
July 19, 2022
Following the completion of the New York State Rural Broadband Grant funded expansion of fiber-optic internet throughout underserved communities in Chautauqua County, DFT Communications began our Fiber in Fredonia project...
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Avoid Whaling Fraud
May 14, 2022
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Tips to Setup a Smart Home
November 20, 2021
There’s something cozy about coming home to a nice, warm house, lights aglow in the window and greeted with a soothing, “Welcome, home, family!” From your genius smart house robot! These...
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HOW TO: Be Social, Safely and Securely
July 24, 2021
Most of us spend a large portion of our days (5 or 10 minutes at a time) using social media. We post photos, share details about ourselves and our whereabouts,...
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