Stay Safe Online

These days, it’s difficult to function in the world without an online presence. Try these tips for protecting your privacy and safety online:

• Think before clicking. Scammers will try to lure you by sending you a message and asking you to click on the fake link. Often, the goal is to gain access to your personal information or infect your device with malware. 
• Be smart on social media. Before interacting with someone you do not know, check the person’s profile to verify that they are not a bot or scammer. Never share your phone number, address or other identifying information on social media.
• Change passwords frequently. The best passwords are a 10-18 character mix of numbers, lowercase letters and symbols. 
• Be wary of free Wi-Fi. Open networks are easy prey for scammers. Avoid logging on to sites that contain sensitive personal information unless you are using a VPN.
• Stay sharp on dating sites. Reg flag behaviors include someone wanting to immediately move your conversation from the dating app to email, providing excuses for why they can’t meet in person or asking for money.
• Don’t say or do something you might regret. Once you hit “send” on an email, text or social media post, you lose control of it. Even if you delete it later, it could still be saved by the recipient or others who have access to the post. Keep in mind that your online actions could potentially damage your current or future career prospects and it could also damage your relationships with your loved ones.
• Be respectful. The best advice for online behavior is to treat others with the same courtesy that you would use in the real world.

No matter how careful you are online, identity theft is a risk. Call LifeMatters for assistance with recovering from an incident.

September Webinar

This month’s webinar is titled, “Tips for Living a Simpler, Happier Life.”  If you’re interested in finding out ways to make your life a little simpler and happier, you can join the webinar on September 21, 2023, at 12:00pm (Central Daylight Time).  To join the training session online:

1. Go to https://prohealthcare.webex.com/prohealthcare/k2/j.php?MTID=t46b1aa1ee087fbd041d6848228fa5a53.
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the session password: G6ZmQrkrN57
4. Click “Join Now”.
5. Follow the instructions on your screen.

To join the training session by phone:

1. Call toll-free at 1.844.621.3956
2. Enter access code 2662 754 7344

LifeMatters Services

If you, or someone in your family, are experiencing difficult times, please contact LifeMatters by phone, 1.800.634.6433 or text “Hello” to 61295 to be connected with a professional counselor. Counselors are available to assist with emotional wellbeing, finances and legal concerns. This service is free and is available 24/7/365. 

Contact Emily Knight, Danos Human Resources Specialist, with questions or feedback at [email protected] or by phone at 985.219.3337.