Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die in fires, more than 25,000 are injured in fires, and more than 100 firefighters are killed while on duty. Eighty-three percent of all civilian fire deaths occurred in residences and many of these fires could have … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention Around Your Home
Disaster Preparedness Tips for your Home and Auto
National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, is a good reminder that we must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. The theme this year is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” It’s a great time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the … [Read more...]
What’s a RAT and How Can You Protect Yourself?
A remote access Trojan or RAT is a malware program that provides a back door to gain administrative control over a computer or mobile device. RATs are usually downloaded invisibly via a user-requested program -- such as an app or game -- or sent as an email attachment. Once your system is compromised, the intruder may use it to distribute RATs to … [Read more...]