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- Protect Your Team; Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Glenn WootenProtect Your Team; Protect Yourself From The 5 Faces of Identity Theft Glenn W. Wooten, Sr. I am a certified identity theft risk management specialist, or CITRMS. In other words, I’ve been trained to inform you about the dangers and methods in which identity theft occurs. Despite what ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - Protect Your Team; Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Glenn WootenProtect Your Team; Protect Yourself From The 5 Faces of Identity Theft Glenn W. Wooten, Sr. I am a certified identity theft risk management specialist, or CITRMS. In other words, I’ve been trained to inform you about the dangers and methods in which identity theft occurs. Despite what ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - How to Protect Your Business From Fraud and Identity Theft - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jodi FlorenceWhile the Internet has made it easier to grow a business, it has also introduced new security challenges for small and big businesses alike. As the techniques of fraudsters grow more sophisticated so must the solutions businesses use to detect and prevent fraud from occurring. The heart of ...
Views: 1829 - Four Ways Criminals Use To Swipe Your Personal Identity By Telephone - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Daryl CampbellIdentity thieves have gotten quite sophisticated over the years. According to IBM's X-Force Trend and Risk Report bogus e-mails sending you to a bogus website also known as phishing is growing. It does not stop there unfortunately. There have been a rise in net server breaches. Not surprisingly ...
Views: 1822 - 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: 1803 - 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: 1799 - 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: 1788 - Domain Name Theft & Safety Measures - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Mark SpenncerCases of Internet domain name theft has swept the World Wide Web. This upsurge in domain theft news has proven that your domain name is not as safe as you expected it to be. There are a number of common mistakes that we do and as a result domain theft takes place. However, there are some safety ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - ***10 Simple Tips to Avoid the Identity Theft Grinch! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Robin KThough identity theft happens throughout the year, the holiday season is the busiest time of year for thieves! Personal information has become the currency of choice for criminals since the credit system allows consumers with good credit ratings to set up lines of credit quite easily. Thieves ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - RapidSSL Wildcard: A Secure Solution for Unlimited Sub-Domains - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Kent RobertsThe RapidSSL Wildcard Certificate is a 128/256-bit SSL Certificate. RapidSSL.com owns the root to issue its RapidSSL Certificate, making it a stable SSL offering. RapidSSL is already present in the IE 5.01+, Netscape 4.7+ and Monzila1+ browsers, along with many other Windows and Mac ...
Views: 1757 - 2 Very Important Factors To Avoiding Identity Theft - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Daryl CampbellIt was just a few months back that the United State Government led by the Justice Department instituted a nationwide sweep in order to clamp down on identity fraud. Little coincidence that it was conducted as tax time gets going. This time of year has been a boon to fraudsters in years ...
Views: 1753 - Redirect Virus - Some Helpful Information - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Gerard MacGoogle Redirect Virus – Useful Info The spyware and security threats have not shown any signs of slowing down. Often times you can resolve this issue quickly on your own without paying money. As we are increasingly using our computers to interact with the world issue like these pose a ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - 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: 1727 - The Usage of Contactless Cards - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jacob WatsonIC cards are used in all the industries and the common applications for the cards include access control, hotel locks, staff attendance and salary management, school campus access/ payment control and so on. These technologies are developed by the semi-conductor technologies and IT technologies. ...
Views: 1722 - 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: 1706 - Ways The Id Theft Deterrence Act Can Help Victims Of Fraudulent Activity - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Daryl CampbellMajor research company Gartner Inc estimates that only 1 in 700 identity thieves ever gets apprehended. It appears that in Oregon they found that one. The Associated Press reported one one identity theft criminal that arrived at a local bank to cash a check. What makes this story so bizarre ...
Views: 1699 - Some Terrible Truths About Identity Theft - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Daryl CampbellFour years ago the card processor Heartland Payment experienced a database break in which subjected over financial risk. Just last year Sony Playstation Network was breached. One hundred million consumers had their card info exposed. This time internet thieves have gone back to one of the many ...
Views: 1695 - Identity Theft: How does a hacker steal your mail account? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Amy JEmail communication has become one of the major means of interaction over the Internet today. Millions of people log into their email accounts and exchange personal and business communiqué daily. A person’s email address is also one of the most commonly required personal information in ...
Views: 1694 - Why do the users go for online privacy protection? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Joy MaliIn a world where information about you is no more than a click away, privacy online has become one of the most essential requirements today. Most users prefer to have access to all the perks of the Internet without the hassle of being identified to ensure that they are able to get their jobs ...
Views: 1682 - Proximity Cards: Do We Need Them - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jacob WatsonProximity cards, if you already do not know about, are a type of smart cards; smart cards come with in-built chips that are capable of storing vital information. These smart cards have in fact become an integral part of our life; right from identifying ourselves and gaining access to our places ...
Views: 1673 - The Top Five Misconceptions About Identity Fraud - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Daryl CampbellThe good news is identity theft over the past few years has decreased. But the fact of the matter is it still tops the list as the number one consumer complaint. There's plenty of information going around with regards to this crime which includes plenty of myths which if you are not careful ...
Views: 1646 - How Will You Benefit From Credit Score Monitoring? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertDid you know that monitoring your credit score can help you avoid financial problems in the future? In the same way that a temperature can help identify if you are sick or not, your credit score measures the health of your finances. So if you are in the process of repairing your financial ...
Views: 1625 - 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: 1618 - 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 ...
Views: 1606 - 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: 1591 - ***As Students Head Back To School And Online, So Do Predators! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Denise RichardsonBe cautious of the footprints you leave online… Before heading off to school, parents and college students alike should become aware of the dangers that lurk on social networking sites. Though these sites seem like harmless fun, they are growing in popularity, and not just for the young ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - 6 Ways to halt Online Tracking - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Robert Siciliano“On the Internet, you can be ANYBODY!” Not quite. Remaining anonymous in cyber space isn’t as easy as it used to be. Your browsing habits can be tracked, leading to your true identity. But there are things you can do to remain as anonymous as possible. Don’t feel ...
Views: 1581 - Locksmith Baltimore MD helps in designing the best electronic security system - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Abby LynneYou might have faced some common problems with your lock and keys. The door lock may not work properly or the key getting stuck. There are many who have this bad habit of losing their keys. These are some scenario when you need to get in touch with a trusted locksmith. Suppose you have moved ...
Views: 1540 - 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: 1537 - Serial Killer Claims 90 Lives - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2019 from Robert SicilianoThis story is entirely messed up. A man was recently convicted of three murders in California, and he is suspected of being involved in several more. He claims that he has been involved in killing 90 people across the county over almost 40 years. This man, Samuel Little, is now 78-years old, ...
Views: 1531 - Top 7 Tips for Online Security - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Karen ColeThe smallest of tasks in our daily lives are continuously depending on the internet; from switching on our lights, closing and opening our gates and doors, or even switching on your cooker to start the process of cooking a meal before you get home from work. Those are the simple things, not ...
Views: 1531 - On-line Social Media Monitoring Tools for your E-reputation - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Maxn EiffelThe power of the mouth has always been a powerful force in the matter of reputation management which will do the activities in quick successions. But with the advent of the Internet the things have changed considerably. It enhances the power of dissemination consumer views, opinions, reviews and ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Equifax Breach Compromises Half of U.S. Population - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Equifax breach isn’t the largest data breach, but it is one of the most troubling because of its massive scope, the nature of the information stolen, and the absolutely awful way in which it was handled. While Hurricane Irma dominated the national news late last week, a man-made disaster ...
Views: 1489 - Make Online PAN Card: How to Apply Pan Card Online - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2020 from Shivani BhandariA PAN card is a permanent account number with a ten-character alphanumeric identifier. It is issued by the Indian Income Tax Department, in the form of a laminated "PAN card", to any person who applies for it or to whom the department allots the number without an application. A PAN card is a ...
Views: 1488 - 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: 1488 - 9 Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Marilyn BohnAs a professional organizer I frequently work with people who have been the victims of Internet fraud and I bet you probably know someone or have heard of someone who has also been a victim. Become proactive and protect your identify so you won’t become a statistic of Internet fraud. We live in ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Secure Information Against Identity Theft By Installing Mailbox Locks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from sflock andsafeWhen it comes to identity theft, not all thieves are ditching their tried and true methods of obtaining information in favor of the digital age. While some thieves may find it easier to steal information via the Internet, many are quite content to use the same methods that they have used for ...
Views: 1466 - Identity Crisis: How To Avoid Identity Theft - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Colette RobicheauIdentity theft is increasingly common with the less face-to-face financial transactions and our increased general ease with online and telephone purchases. Most people don’t think twice when tossing out a bank statement, credit card offer, or hand written notes. All it takes is one ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Social Media: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Steals Your Identity - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Todd FeinmanMillions of people are reconnecting with old school friends and keeping up with current friends on various social media networks such as Facebook and MySpace. It’s a fun and easy way to upload pictures for your friends and followers to see, or send a quick update on what you’re doing right at ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Todd HicksDon’t you like to protect your money and keep your private information safe? Are you frightened by the possibility an Internet criminal will steal your credit card and do things with your name after stealing your identity? Guess what! You can prevent this mess from happening. Let’s ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Identity Theft and Fraud: Catching Them is Usually Not This Easy - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Daryl Campbell"Out of how many customer-service desks, out of how many registers she could have gone to, and she had to come to me?" It almost sounds like a take off of the Humphrey Bogart line from the movie Casablanca. It isn't. For Michelle McCambridge, the situation was all too real. The Federal Trade ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - ***Going Wireless? Take Steps To Secure Your Computer First -Or You May Find You Have Uninvited Visitors. - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Denise RichardsonDuring the past year, I suffered two Windows system crashes and found myself combating numerous viruses and PC attacks. No matter what I did, or how often I updated my virus protection software and made sure my firewalls were intact, I woke up many mornings to find that yet another virus had ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Identity Theft Help: 3 Ways to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Daryl CampbellBy all accounts consumers are doing a much better job of detecting and reporting identity theft. In fact the number of incidents had been in decline for a number of years. "Had been" is the key phrase. According to Javelin Strategy and Research, identity theft increased by twenty two percent ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - 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: 1425 - Identity Theft Protection - Insurance For Your Identity, Part Two - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jack WingateIdentity Theft is a relatively new phenomenon. Unfortunately, this new phenomenon is also highly misunderstood by the general public. In Part One of our series on Identity Theft Protection, you learned some high level facts about Identity Theft and some various precautions you can take to ...
Views: 1423(3 votes) - 10 ways to protect your Devices and Data - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Robert SicilianoGee, it used to be just your desk computer that needed protection from cyber thugs. Now, your connected thermostat, egg tray monitor, teen’s smartphone, garage door opener, even baby monitor, are all game for cyber creeps. Can’t be said enough: Install antivirus software. This ...
Views: 1402 - Astrology Yogas to Become a Police Officer - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2019 from AstroVed AstrologersWhat does it mean to be a Police Officer? Police personnel and the armed forces have remained the fascination of many people. Not only men, even women in large numbers dream of wearing the uniform, working in a disciplined environment, and serving the country and its citizens, as police ...
Views: 1398 - What is Pharming? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Robert SicilianoI was surfing on YouTube the other day and found this hilarious video mash-up of Taylor Swift’s song “Shake It Off” and an 80s aerobics video. For a lot of kids today, mash-ups are all the rage—whether it’s combining two videos, two songs, or two ...
Views: 1398 - Book Review: Give Me Back My Credit! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Identity Theft. Identity theft is the stealing, often via electronic means, of your personal information such as credit card numbers, social security number, bank account information, etc., with the intention of posing as you in order ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - 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: 1389 - What is Sextortion? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Robert SicilianoA Massachusetts man is on trial. His crime? Stalking. But, it’s probably not what you think. The 48-year-old was chatting and sharing photos with a 16-year-old girl, and these chats and photos were “sexual in nature.” The pair met on social media, and when the girl asked to ...
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