*The Halloween decorations in the cafe have about doubled since the last time you were here. False spiderwebs hang from the corners of the ceiling and jack-o-lanterns flicker on each of the tables in the cafe. The purple lights are dim, matching the eerie tunes that play over the loud speaker.

Dashboard is behind the counter, talking to a customer as the barista serves them a coffee-version of a Bloody Mary. The customer takes the drink and smiles, and looks for a spot to sit amongst the crowded tables. 

Dashboard then turns to you, and instead of greeting you with a usual welcome, the barista lets out a painful attempt of an evil laugh.”

Bwahaha

Welcome, foolish mortal, to Bandwidth and Brew: where we serve your scroll fuel, no matter how you take your brew- dead or alive!

*You stare at the barista who stares back at you. Dashboard blinks*

Too much?

See, my customers deeply enjoy Halloween, so I’ve been trying to create a spooky experience for them to enjoy. 

They recently have been enjoying a current brew from TODAY. The article goes into different traditions of Halloween and their origins. Anything from the origin of trick-or-treating to the name of Halloween is covered in the article. The article even highlights the origin of Halloween as a holiday.

Can I interest you in this thrilling brew?

*Still trying to recover from Dashboard’s odd greeting, you shake your head. A Bloody Mary in coffee form may be an… acquired taste.*

Of course. I should have expected.

It takes more than Halloween lore to impress you.

*Dashboard turns around and starts to load the coffee press, and pulls out apple flavoring and caramel as the barista begins to prepare your drink.*

You know what is scary?

Having an insecure network. Being exposed to cyberattacks and malware. When viruses pop up on any digital screen, it can feel like something straight out of a horror movie.

So what is the best way to prevent these attacks?

Well, according to a cyberguy report, it is easy to say that switching to Ethernet is the best way to keep your network secure. But this isn’t always the case. Though Ethernet is harder for hackers to intercept as data travels through wired cable, poorly configured Ethernet can be just as risky as Wifi. On the other hand, wifi can be just as secure as Ethernet with strong passwords and encryption.

Though the type of network plays an important role in your cybersecurity, there are other steps that you can take to protect yourself from malware and cyberattacks. According to the article, here are six ways to help protect your network:

1. Use a strong network password.
2. Enable the latest encryption on your router
3. Keep your router firmware updated
4. Review connected devices
5. Install strong antivirus software
6. Use VPN for sensitive tasks

*Dashboard swirls your drink as the barista pours swirls of caramel into the frothy drink. As he hands it to you, the smell of caramelized apples warm the air around you.*

Here you go: I know you like your telecommunications news piping hot!