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Dear jamadots high-speed internet customer:
September transitions us from summer to fall. As the month progresses, we may experience cooler temperatures, more colorful leaves, and seasonal changes to daily routines. To get you in the spirit, this September issue is sprinkled with fun, fall-related resources.
But first, we share important information on the Russian data breach that's been in the news lately, and what you can do on a regular basis to help protect your data. We also provide tips for how to turn off Facebook notification sounds and how to add the Pin It button to your browser.
Could your home use back-to-school touches this fall? Check out the Pinterest section. Want to turn free leaves into fabulous crafts? Rake up ideas in Sites of the Month.
The goal of each of our eNewsletters is to keep our subscribers informed regarding their Internet connection and to improve their Internet experience. We think you'll find this information interesting.
To see what's inside this issue, simply scroll down the eNewsletter or click on the links within the index to the left. Thanks for reading!
- The jamadots team
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Data Breach Alert! - Russian Hackers Steal 1.2 Billion Passwords
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Have you heard of the CyberVor hackers in Russia? Hold Security, the Milwaukee firm that discovered the hack this summer, gave them the name CyberVor since "vor" means "thief" in Russian. These thieves stole 1.2 billion usernames and passwords, along with 540 million email addresses across 420,000 sites.
To do it, they used a botnet, which is a network of computers infected with a virus or malware that lets a hacker control or monitor them to some degree. Whenever a user on an infected computer visited a website, the computer tested the website to see if it was susceptible to hacking. If it was, the criminals flagged the website, and returned later with a hack called an SQL injection, which reproduces the website's database contents.
This data breach prompts us to again remind you to regularly change your passwords. If you use the same passwords for multiple websites, quit this practice. Reusing passwords makes it easier for hackers to get into many of your accounts and access key information like your credit card data.
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Go Pinterest-ing! - Cool Stuff To Pin On Your Pinterest Boards
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You haven't started pinning on Pinterest yet and you want to get started? If so, click here.
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This Month's FAQ -
How Can I Turn Off Facebook's Notification Sounds?
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Question:
I'm getting tired of hearing notification sounds every time I have Facebook activity. How do I turn off the sounds?
There's a quick-and-easy fix for this problem that will reduce the noise in your life! To turn off Facebook's notification sounds:
- Go to your Facebook page.
- Click the upside-down triangle in the upper-right corner of the blue bar, then click the "Settings" link.
- In the left column, select "Notifications."
- Where it says "On Facebook," click the "View" link and uncheck "Play a sound."
- Click the "Save Changes" button.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out
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With temperatures dropping, you may be in the mood to start a fire in your fireplace or woodstove. Before you do, take a quick look at this site. It offers reminders on the importance of inspections and cleaning, using the proper wood, and more.
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Recipes for a Better Morning - cookinglight.com
September is Better Breakfast Month and a great time to try some quick and healthy breakfast recipes. Take a look at delicious options including Blueberry Power Muffins, Greek Yogurt Parfaits, and Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese.
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Understanding Ebola - cdc.gov
You don't need to head to the airport to embark on a journey. GeoGuessor's games take you from desolate roads in Australia to the bustling streets of New York City and many places in between. To play, simply look at a photo and guess its location; the closer you are in miles, the more points you earn.
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Rake Up New Craft Ideas - bhg.com
Those gorgeous fall leaves in your yard can be showcased in your home, thanks to this collection of simple craft projects. Use leaves as ornaments. Frame them like artwork. Or turn them into a wreath. The options are "tree-mendous."
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Two To View - Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
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Trombonist Serenades Cows
Who knew cows loved trombone music? Watch an entire herd of them come up over the horizon and run toward the trombone-playing farmer.
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Baby Tears Up When Mother Sings
When this mother sings a beautiful, yet sad, song to her 10-month-old baby, the baby reacts by crying sweet tears sure to melt your heart.
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Short Tutorial - How To Add The Pin It Button To Your Browser
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The Pin It button makes it easy to Pin things to Pinterest that you find on the web - like a recipe from your favorite food blog or a photo from a travel site. You can get this button from the Pinterest Goodies page at http://about.pinterest.com/en/goodies#browser.
Here are the steps to adding the Pin It button to Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari:
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We hope you found this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the happenings here.
As a locally owned, locally operated, Upper Peninsula business, we appreciate that you have chosen us as your internet and phone service provider. Your support means the world to us and we are dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction!
Sincerely,
Leif Street
Marketing Manager
Hiawatha Communications, Inc. // jamadots jamadots 
108 W Superior St.
Munising, MI 49862-1192
906-387-9911
©2014 Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.
Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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