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Are cyber criminals making you a victim?
Nashville, Ark. – If Covid-19 has taught us one thing, it is how to use the internet more. Online purchases, working from home, connecting with friends and family, managing our finances, and more has increased since March. While we are using the internet more to complete daily tasks, it is more important than ever to protect ourselves from cyber criminals.
According to recent findings, cybercriminals are taking the opportunity to prey on unsuspecting people by extracting personal and financial information. During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now is a good time to rethink your internet practices to protect your personal information while you’re online. It seems that during times of national hardship, cyber criminals increase their fraudulent activities. It is important to always be vigilant against potential online scams, including phishing and malware, now more than ever.
Here are some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of these scams:
Cyber criminals are smart. Protect yourself. If you do suspect of being a victim of cybercrime, contact the NCSA at www.staysafeonline.org. You should report any scams to ftc.gov/complaint or 1-877-FTC-HELP.
Information for this article was adapted from the National Cyber Security Alliance. For more information on scams or consumer interests, contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or your Attorney General.
The Howard County Extension Service provides educational information on consumer and financial information. You can visit their office located on the second floor of the courthouse. You can also check out the website www.uaex.uada.edu/personal-finance.
Recipe of the Week
Deb Kreul, Howard County 4-H Program Assistant and a member of the Twilight EHC Club shared this recipe. Everyone who tasted these cookies agreed they were delicious!
Potato Chip Cookies
1 cup softened butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups potato chips, broken
2 cups chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, and vanilla until combined. Stir in potato chips and chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Roll into balls and place them on a non-stick baking sheet or a baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for about 11 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly brown around the edges.
By Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Media Contact: Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairU of A Division of AgricultureCooperative Extension Service421 N. Main St, Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 jince@uada.edu
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