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Friday, November 25th, 2011

Finding Your Internet Service Providers by Zip Code Can Help Shore up Your Online Security

It is always a tragic thing to learn of a natural disaster anywhere in the world. When we see TV images of the loss of lives and the destruction of property, it really moves us to want to help the poor citizens in the affected area.  Unfortunately, natural disasters also cause a lot of spammers to come out in an effort to either get your money, or gain access to private information stored on your computer.  Beware of unsolicited emails that have subject lines about helping people in disaster-stricken lands.  There is a good chance that the folks sending you the email have no interest in helping anyone but themselves.  You might want to check for local internet service providers by zip code to determine if they can help you with security features to block spam.

By the way, when you have loved ones in an area that is affected by a natural disaster, a fast Internet connection will prove to be a very valuable resource.  Not only will it enable you to download streaming news reports, but you will also be able to use Instant messaging services and live-chat programs such as Skype to communicate either with your loved ones or with authorities in the affected area. AT&T U-verse provides one of the fastest online connections, but there are also many other companies that will be able to get your connection up to a speed sufficient for you to benefit from these many communication programs.