Security Resources & Information

Smartphones are a fast-growing and undeniably popular technology but, aside from the fact that they are easily lost or stolen, there are a number of risks that go hand-in-hand with smartphones:

Telephone scams always sound a little unbelievable—until they happen to you. Con artists are very persuasive and most people naturally let their guard down in the privacy

The world of mobile technology is ever expanding. However, the convenience of these technologies can also make it easier for criminals to retrieve your personal information,

Millions of people are online at any given moment, communicating, ordering products and services or researching information. Computers literally put the world at our fingertips.

Computer viruses can easily spread through the Internet and email, causing potential harm to a computer’s data, files and hard drive.

Vacations with friends and family should be an enjoyable and memorable time away. But certain safety precautions should be given priority equal to that of flight arrangements

The following are tips for you to follow during your vacation or business trip:

Whether you are traveling to a major theme park or attending a local fair this summer, think about these reminders that can help keep you and your family safe.

Daylight Saving Time, lengthening the day by one hour, typically ushers in springtime. Each year, the time officially “springs forward” by one hour to 3:00 a.m.

Traditionally, service animals were used as guides for people with visual impairments, but today service animals are used by people for many different reasons such as alerting

A survey of parents by the Center to Prevent Lost Children showed that 90 percent of families will experience losing a child in a public place at least once.

Fireworks are a prevalent and exciting way to celebrate major holidays, but they can also be dangerous if not used correctly. Allied Universal has compiled a list of items to consider when using fireworks during your festivities. Stay safe and have fun!

Think about what winds up in your mailbox—checks from employers, mutual funds, insurance companies and government benefits programs; statements from banks, credit unions, and credit card companies; a box of new bank checks and outgoing checks to pay bills;

When you make your New Year’s resolutions, will personal safety considerations play a role? Daily work-outs and healthier fare may top your resolution list, but the vows

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, walking is 36 times more dangerous than driving, and 300 times more dangerous than flying. In 2008, 69,000 pedestrians

The old prescription bottle stowed away at the back of your medicine cabinet may seem like an innocuous concern, but its presence has serious consequences if mishandled.

Exposure to loud noises is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. How loud is too loud? If you are regularly exposed, for a minute or longer, to bulldozers,

Halloween can be scary, but in a fun and safe way. Dressing up in costumes, getting treats and carving pumpkins are all fun Halloween activities.

Purchasing a gift card might seem like an easy and simple solution for a last minute gift or a hard-to-buy-for relative. There is nothing to wrap, the size and color are always right and the convenience is unbeatable. 

A flash mob describes a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place to perform an unusual act, such as a pillow fight or singing a song, and then disperse.