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- Cyber Warfare: Techniques, Tactics and Tools for Security Practitioners - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Dovell BonnettWith all the news articles about China hacking into American companies, India breaking into the US Government, Wikileaks, data breaches, cyber-attacks, Pentagon elevation that cyber-attacks could be regarded as an act of war, etc., I thought I had better educate myself and make the leap from ...
Views: 2406 - Smart Card Alliance Weakly Defends The Industry - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Dovell BonnettThe Smart Card Alliance offers platitudes but don’t identify the culprits! The Smart Card Alliance released their weak response to the recent Sykipot Tojan attack which hijacked the Department of Defense authentication smartcards. Unlike hypothetical attacks on smartcards (the Chinese ...
Views: 1790 - Exactly How Newbies Improve Credit Score - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from faye bryantIf you just purchase goods with cash you may not have very high credit ratings. You will need to improve your credit score before lenders will give you financing. The following are the ways to improve your credit score properly. Opening a bank account is one way to show the lending company ...
Views: 1865 - Zappos Data Breach - Customer Safety and Security - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Dovell BonnettOnline shoe and apparel shop Zappos, now owned by Amazon, reported earlier this week that 24 million users names, e-mail addresses, billing and shipping addresses, phone numbers, and the last four digits of credit card numbers may have been illegally accessed. In response to this breach, Zappos ...
Views: 1878 - Everything You Need To Know About Efficient Fraud Investigation Services. - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from K QuinnIn todays business environment, it is not uncommon to come across fraud. The fraudsters are always one step ahead of you in the game too, no matter how hard you try to protect your business. This means that sometimes, a business will employ a company to investigate. You can see below the best ...
Views: 1805 - Preventing Physical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dovell BonnettPhysical identity theft occurs when thieves come in close contact with their victims or the information they’re stealing. for example, Thieves may engage in dumpster diving, where they look through garbage, or literally dumpsters. to find papers with account numbers, addresses, name of family ...
Views: 2096 - 2012 – The Year of Cyber Espionage? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Dovell BonnettLucian Constantin’s recent article “Expect more cyber-espionage, sophisticated malware in ’12, experts say” states that cyber-attacks in 2012 will increase with more sophisticated malware. Certainly companies like MicroTrend, Symantec and others have their work cut out for them to eradicate ...
Views: 1889 - Is LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Services Legitimate? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Greg FordIdentity theft continues to rise annually. The Federal Trade Commission predicts that nearly 9,000,000 of the general public will get their identity stolen this year. You should be aware that ID theft can adopt numerous forms. The usual things that we often hear about is identity thieves getting ...
Views: 2192 - My 3 Top Security Strategies for 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Dovell BonnettIn Justine Rivero’s latest article “Three New Ways to Protect Your Identity in 2012” she is absolutely correct that smartcards for secure payment is needed because it is better to use security upfront than rely on identity theft protection after the fact. But why stop at payment? Smartcards ...
Views: 1730 - My Life Lesson From Paris - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Brian GreenbergA not so funny thing happened to me on the way to the Louve in Paris this summer. I was pickpocketed. Me! Imagine that, who would have the nerve to attempt such a feat? In Paris' Metro, where the crowds can be many, the thieves and pickpocket professionals also proliferate. Fortunately, we ...
Views: 1489 - Tis the Season for Scams - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe Silly Season is upon us but that doesn’t mean you have to be silly. The ACCC is warning that at this time of year scammers prey on people’s generosity and vulnerability. Their SCAMwatch site has revealed their “12 Scams of Christmas” which include scams around holiday accommodation, flight ...
Views: 2222 - Chinese Computer Hacking of Chamber of Commerce has Already Hurt Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dovell BonnettOn December 21, 2011 the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. Chamber of Commerce was hacked. Many of the major media outlets are all re-publishing the report. But, if you look at the fine print you will discover that the attack occurred back in November 2009 and was discovered in May 2010. ...
Views: 1802 - Don’t Wait for Windows 8 to Secure Your Passwords - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Dovell BonnettThis week the press is all agog about how Windows 8 is going to “securely” manage passwords. Win 8 will do this with LiveID, syncing passwords across multiple computer platforms, using “TrustedID” to authenticate the computer, and storing all your long complex passwords in the cloud or on your ...
Views: 2028 - Don’t Surrender Your Privacy Just Because a Store Clerk Asks For Your ID! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Dovell BonnettJust say no when pushy sales clerks ask for TOO MUCH personal information.Well the Christmas season is upon us and we’re all out there shopping for presents for our loved ones. Just recently I was shopping at Best Buy to purchase some computer components, but when I got home I found that one ...
Views: 2153 - The Reason Website Security Is Important To Protect Your Internet Presence - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Gurhan DemirkanOne of the worst feelings you'll have is understanding somebody hacked to the private and personal information in the interest of stealing it or simply harming your data files. Every time a hacker obtains information of your computer, for example private or secure customer billing information or ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - Power LogOn Works With Dameware - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Dovell BonnettPower LogOn® Authenticates User into Dameware™ Access Smart® Announces the Interoperability of their Power LogOn Password Manager with DameWare Development’s Mini Remote Control (DMRC) product. In the age of mobile communications IT professionals need secure connection between remote and ...
Views: 2437(3 votes) - ISSA's SoCal Security Symposium - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Dovell BonnettGreat information but forgot a key security component. User Authentication. On Wed 26th of October I attended the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Security Symposium in Long Beach, California. Different security leaders discussed poignant topics like Ali Pabrai’s, CEO ...
Views: 1708 - The Growing Threat of Medical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Dovell BonnettI have been following a very disturbing trend for a couple of months now, and it is that of Medical Identity Theft. When we think of identity theft, we typically worry about credit cards or store credit being taken out in our name. Somebody attempting to purchase a vehicle or finance a mortgage ...
Views: 1595 - 7 CyberSecurity Laptop Tips - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Victor SwindellI once had a cordless phone that had multiple channels that allowed you to switch channels. One day I accidentally unplugged it when cleaning, when I went to pick up the handset to make a call, I was amazed that the receiver was picking up the phone conversation of someone in the apartment ...
Views: 1908 - Microsoft®’s Forefront Review - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Dovell BonnettMicrosoft®’s Forefront Needs More Than Identity Management for Cyber Attack Prevention Microsoft ‘s Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 provides IT with the tools needed for identity and access management through a SharePoint-based policy management console. Microsoft correctly targets ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - What To Do When Your Company Network Is Hacked - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Dovell BonnettI have written many articles and blogs warning about the cost to a company from a security breach. Ben Worthen, a staff reporter in The Wall Street Journal’s San Francisco bureau, wrote a great article “What to Do if You’ve Been Hacked” on September 26, 2011, where he has highlighted some key ...
Views: 1428 - How To Set Your Privacy On Facebook To Prevent Identity Theft - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Joy MaliFacebook privacy appears to be the latest demand for every user now, as almost all net savvy individuals are addicted to Facebook and its attractive features. Every day, millions of users sign onto the site to communicate easily and interact with friends and colleagues. As such, you really need ...
Views: 1295 - How can tracking cookies affect your privacy? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Joy MaliIncreasing use of Internet and social networking sites affecting the privacy and hence identity like SSI, personal information and other important data can be tracked from cookies and social networks that lead to identity thefts, misuse of login details etc. A cookie is text file which a ...
Views: 4532 - Find a Law Firm and Deal to Identity Thieves Case - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Veryirie MillerToday's generation has been defined with the latest technology and constantly evolving. mainly due to the development of technological development in the PC and, therefore, the global Internet, there are several users have access to the Web, and rarely transactions via the Internet. not to ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Rumors of Password Death Are Greatly Exaggerated - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Dovell BonnettMcAfee recently revealed that 72 different organizations around the world have been victims of cyber-spying. With attacks likely to increase, it is important to note that strengthening your access controls ensures that you have a higher level of security for all those who are attempting to ...
Views: 1299 - Vancouver Criminal Lawyer for Theft Cases - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from John BuchnanTheft is one of the rising criminal offences these days. Accused in such cases requires a powerful representation in the court of law. This is only possible with the support of a criminal defence lawyer. As far as a theft case is concerned, it involves almost everything starting from a small ...
Views: 1539 - Shady RAT World Wide Hacking - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Dovell BonnettRecently McAffe published a worldwide hacking report about what they are calling Shady RAT. The United Nations, Olympic committees, governments, U.S. real estate company, a major media organization based in New York, a satellite communications company and other companies around the world, ...
Views: 1620 - Scam Alert-Con Artists Tried To Take My Money - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from DeAnna TroupeBefore I start my cautionary article, let me say how much I love the selfgrowth.com community. This is a wonderful place for people that want to improve their lives. Okay with that being said, this is the Internet. Dishonest people are everywhere and they use the good will that is generated on ...
Views: 2242 - Along with Sales Leads, Obtaining the Information is almost everything - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from martin lightWith Auto Sales Leads, Getting the information is everything Not so long ago, it used to be that individuals resided in pretty much one area for all of their lives. Travelling included utilizing one's feet, above all else. Far away areas actually were far away, with regards to the capability of ...
Views: 953 - OBAMA ADMINISTRATION PLANS INTERNET ID - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Dovell BonnettFox News reported on 1/8/11 that ” Obama Administration Reportedly Plans to Create Internet ID for All Americans“. Obama wants the Commerce Department to create Internet ID for all Americans. Without getting into the political side, there are some key concerns that arise with a government ...
Views: 1085 - ARE GOVT. WEBSITES DESIGNED BY PRESCHOOLERS? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Dovell BonnettIt has been reported that Paul Ducklin, Head of Technology for Sophos, referred to the Lulz Security (LulzSec) hackers as “schoolboys.” He added that most of the break-ins were “languorously orchestrated, using nothing more sophisticated than entry-level automatic web database bug-finding tools, ...
Views: 1391 - MORE HACKING. WHEN WILL IT STOP? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dovell BonnettThe simple answer? It won’t. To paraphrase Willie Sutton, bank robber, “That’s where the money is.” PBS, Sony, Lockheed, Amazon, IMF, US Senate, etc., all announced in 2011 that their systems were hacked. Security specialists are now calling 2011 the year of the hacker. Weak SecureID tokens, ...
Views: 1314 - Safeguard Business Data - Value Advantage of Integrating Logical Access on an Employee ID Badge - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Dovell BonnettMany large corporations and government agencies have found the cost savings, security and employee convenience very compelling to integrate logical access into the employee badge. However, the two biggest barriers in getting small to medium size businesses, clinics and agencies to follow suit ...
Views: 1153 - How Thieves Physically Steal Your Data! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Dovell BonnettBasically, the theft of sensitive information from companies can happen in two ways: physical data breaches or online breaches of security. Physical identity theft refers to cases where the identity thief needs to get in close to their targets or to the information they are trying to obtain. ...
Views: 1167 - Network Security Doesn’t Have To Be A Burden - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Dovell BonnettWhenever I log onto my computer, visit a subscriber web sites or check my emails I always get the screen “Please enter your User Name and Password”. To manage this authentication barrage I might use the same logon information for all my sites, make the passwords simply to remember and keep the ...
Views: 960 - Work at Home Offers to Avoid - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Joy LynskeyYou, just like many others may have struggled in the past with looking for some legitimate work from home jobs only to find scams, theft and other unethical practices the main job legit work from home jobsrequirement. This happened with such frequency that to this day I still find myself ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - With All Of The Recent Weather Related Tragedies…”Please Give” Just Beware Of Online Charities…. - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Chris HeadleeWe as Americans tend to have generous hearts and give freely when called upon during times of trouble. Many people donate money to charities online to help needy people with illnesses, animal activists and more. If you're one of those people, good for you! It 'an incredible thing that you can ...
Views: 994 - Do we need a Criminal Background Check? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Lucien LucioEvery day the news tells of violence in the workplace and sex offenders on the prowl. The scary thing is that you usually never know who these people might be until it's too late. How many times have you seen an interview of someone describing criminal defendants as the most beautiful person ...
Views: 886 - Electronic Pickpocketing: Tips to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Kym Moore,If a stranger accidentally brushed up against you, would you check your purse or pocket to make sure that your wallet was still there? Would you know if you were pickpocketed? Just when you think that you have taken every possible precaution to protect yourself from identity theft, something ...
Views: 3667(1 vote) - Protecting Your Personal Information - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Joshua RodriguezIf you are one of the many consumers in the United States, than you are probably well aware of how important it is to protect your identity. Unfortunately, the system used by the United States and countries all over the world to differentiate consumers is also the system used by many con artists ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Pass word over load - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from melissa campbellIt’s all come down to the fact that we all have too many pin numbers and passwords to remember. Have you ever taken the time to count up how many you use in the course of a day? Have you ever sat in-front of your screen and your mind has gone absolutely blank? If you think you’ve got it bad what ...
Views: 895(2 votes) - How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Walid PetiriHow To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft As you were holiday shopping at full bore and you were searching online or in the store for the perfect gift, someone else may be seeking to steal your good name and credit. Identity theft can be as primitive as "ghosting" - taking a dead ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - The Cost of Identity Theft is $4865 Per Person - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John MignanoA November 2010 study revealed that 79% of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about identity theft, with 42% being very or extremely concerned. Yet, only 12% are enrolled in an identity theft protection program. Further analysis revealed that identity theft costs about $4865 per ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - Illegal Workers And Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Darren BaumanIdentification theft is a rising drawback all through the United States and the world. As many as nine million people in this country could have their identities stolen every year. One source of id theft, although not the one one, is the follow of illegal staff utilizing someone else's Social ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - How to Prevent Identity Theft by Computer Hackers - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jack TaggertyPreventing Identity Theft is the best identity theft insurance. This also applies to computer hacking because there are clearly ways to prevent identity theft from this method. Many have assumed that the incidence of identity theft would have decreased with modern technologies as an identity ...
Views: 3622(4 votes) - Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Computer Users - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Andrew MalekIt's the New Year! A fresh start, a new beginning, time to sweep away the mistakes of the past to bring on the new you of the future. At this time many of us make all kinds of resolutions, such as to quit smoking, lose weight and head to the gym more (ahem), and / or spend less and save more ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Prior to purchasing any type of motor insurance - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Noma KoehringPrior to you buying any sort of auto accident insurance online car insurance coverage, make sure you study your other auto insurance policies which means you don't wind up paying for something you do not need. Easy and simple system to get a wide variety of prices for car insurance is online ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Laptop Security Software Can Help You Comply With The Red Flags Rule - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jack TaggertyWhat Is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a crime that often occurs when someone obtains your personal information without your knowledge and begins using it to either assume your identity (act as you by using your identity) or make purchases in your name. You are the one that has to prove ...
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