Top 5 cyber security tips for internet savvy users

Top 5 cyber security tips for internet savvy users by Anas Baig.  Available from <https://www.geektime.com/2017/03/03/top-5-cyber-security-tips-for-internet-savvy-users/> [March 03, 2017]

More and more people are gaining access to the internet with every passing day. This increase in the digital crowd also means that hackers and malicious individuals now have a bigger target to aim for.

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How to set up a VPN for secure, private browsing & access to blocked content

How to set up a VPN for secure, private browsing & access to blocked content by Roland Waddilove .  Available from <http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/internet/how-use-vpn-set-up-vpn-for-private-browsing-2017-3466190/> [Feb 23, 2017]

If you’re concerned about online privacy or are trying to access content that is blocked in the country you’re in, you might be interested in using a VPN. Here we explain what is a VPN, and show you how to set up a VPN for private browsing or for accessing blocked content.

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Tips For Better Mobile App Security

Tips For Better Mobile App Security by Melissa Crooks.  Available from <http://www.businesszone.co.uk/community/blogs/melissacrooks/tips-for-better-mobile-app-security> [Feb 24, 2017]

Mobile devices let us do almost everything online—from anywhere, and at any time. We can now do our banking, control all internet of things devices, track our fitness, shop, and work remotely. Driving this productivity are various mobile apps—software that links to servers and APIs around the world and delivers services, data, and, ultimately, convenience and value to users.

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8 tips for creating marketing emails your customers can’t help but click

8 tips for creating marketing emails your customers can’t help but click by TARUN MITTA.  Available from <https://yourstory.com/2017/02/creating-effective-marketing-emails/> [17 FEBRUARY 2017]

Emails are a great way for marketers to connect with leads and customers. Not only do they have a higher reach than social media sites, they also afford marketers the chance to establish unique personal communication with an individual. However, unlike social media sites, where viewers can see your offer in an instant, emails are only effective if their recipients open and read through them. Hence, it’s essential for marketers to ensure high open rates, and subsequently click-through rates, for their email marketing campaigns. Here are eight tips explaining how you can make this happen:

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Ten tips to help beat the hackers and stay safe online

Ten tips to help beat the hackers and stay safe online By .  Available from <http://www.itproportal.com/features/ten-tips-to-help-beat-the-hackers-and-stay-safe-online/> [Feb 15, 2017]

There’s no doubt that 2016 was a turbulent year for the Internet. A record number of large scale hacks and data breaches exposed consumers to the darker side of the online world, with 4,149 breaches uncovering over 4.2 billion records of personal data. That’s almost 3.2 billion more records than the previous all-time high of 1.1 billion from 2013.

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