Phil Bognar

Do you worry about cybersecurity and how to protect your computer and other devices from Internet criminals?
If you do, the Tolland Public Library Foundation has just the free session for you on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tolland Public Library program room.
Phil Bognar, an information technology professional from Tolland, will give tips on how to protect your personal computer, Mac, tablet or smartphone from a cyberattack.
He says anyone who receives emails, browses the Internet, uses Facebook or gets mobile phone calls should be aware of the ways thieves are stealing personal data or locking up devices and charging a ransom fee to unlock them.
Bognar, who has more than 30 years of experience in keeping information more secure for corporations, small businesses and individuals, will also describe how cyberattacks happen, who perpetrates them, how frequently they occur and what makes people vulnerable to an attack.
He will also discuss how to know if you’ve been attacked, how to avoid attacks and how to safeguard your data and personal identity.
Registration is required. To register, call the library at 860-871-3620.

You may download this Adobe PDF copy of the presentation:  Cybersecurity – Being Safe Online

About the Tolland Public Library Foundation
The Library Foundation was established in 1996 to receive donations to benefit the Tolland Public Library and to enhance library services beyond what the town budget provides. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the Tolland Public Library Foundation, Inc., 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084.