People use the internet for everything from homework and socializing to shopping and bank transactions, so security is a top concern for many users. The team from Clear Creek Communications in Oregon City provides customers throughout Clackamas County, OR, with the tools they need to set up and maintain a secure home network. As the area’s leading internet service provider, they’re dedicated to making everyone’s browsing experience as safe and enjoyable as possible.

Clear Creek Communications takes internet security seriously and is happy to provide assistance to keep your family’s data safe.

Use the following tips to protect your family’s privacy online:

• Use Difficult, Varied Passwords:  Too often, people choose a password that is easy to guess and use it for all their accounts. Choose a different password for each website or application you use, especially for sensitive logins such as banking, shopping, or insurance accounts. Use a combination of numerals, upper and lower case letters, and symbols for each password.
• Keep Your Browser Up to Date:  Security patches are released for popular browsers all the time. They are released in response to the security loopholes that phishers and other hackers inevitably discover and exploit. If you typically ignore messages about updating your browsers, stop. The minute an update is available, download and install it.

Clear Creek will never ask you for any personal information in an email and your Clear Creek email account will NOT be affected. For your protection and security, NEVER give any personal information through an email.

There are many forms of fraud and scams. For example, you might have been contacted via phone for personal information and know not to give these people information. These same criminals are now using email to gain access to your personal information. Many times, they look like legitimate businesses like those in your area but are not. Whenever you receive an email please check for authenticity by considering the following tips below.

Consider the following email tips:

• Before you open an email, do you recognize the sender?
  • Do not click on links, download files or open attachments in emails from unknown senders.
• Be especially cautious of emails that:
  • Ask you to confirm personal or financial information over the Internet.
  • Try to upset you into acting quickly by threatening you with frightening information.
• Beware of pop·ups:
  • Never enter personal information in a pop-up screen.
  • Do not click on links in a pop-up screen.
  • Do not copy web addresses into your browser from pop-ups.
  • Legitimate enterprises should not ask you to submit personal information in pop-up screens.

Clear Creek Communications takes internet security seriously and is happy to provide assistance to keep your family’s data safe. To learn more about their high-speed internet packages and rates, visit their website. Call (503) 631-2101 to speak with a knowledgeable associate about your family’s needs.