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- Get a Credit Freeze NOW Before it's Too Late! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Robert SicilianoWhat is a credit freeze? It’s an action you take to lock down your credit report. A lender can’t see your score, which means your Social Security number and credit rating is useless to them. In other words, they can’t tell if you are risky or not. When an identity thief can ...
Views: 1162 - 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: 1162 - 20 Home Security Tips - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Robert SicilianoAngee, the new Kickstarter campaign that raised over $250,000 already, will revolutionize home security in more ways than one. Meanwhile, get going on these 20 home security tips: Keep all doors and windows locked at all times. Yes, on hot summer days it’s tempting to keep windows ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - What Form of Identity Theft Crime Is The Worst? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Daryl CampbellAnytime someone is victimized by identity theft and fraud it is a scary proposition. You get a phone call from a collection service that demands payment for a product you never heard of made in a store you have never been to in a state you have never visited. Explaining this basic truth to the ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - Tapping Into the Lost Art of Privacy in the Noisy 21st Century - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Jessica McMohenHow many internet-connected devices do you have in your home? Do some of them have cameras? How many different computers, phones, and smart devices can track your location? Which social media websites have recorded your personal information? How many of your followers know where you ...
Views: 1159 - ***The Secret to Avoiding Identity Theft - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Denise RichardsonCleaning up the mess left behind by crooks and fraudsters can be costly, time consuming and enormously frustrating. So what is the secret to avoiding an identity theft? It’s simple: plan for one! It’s important to heed the danger warnings for identity theft. It has become increasingly ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - 1 Billion Records hacked - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Robert SicilianoBillions and billions—it’s only a matter of time before this becomes the number of hacking incidents in a single year, because just in 2014, over one billion records were hacked out of 1,500 different hacking incidents, says a recent report. Some other findings from the ...
Views: 1155 - How to sign out of all Google Accounts - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Robert SicilianoLet’s cut to the chase (never mind how you misplaced your phone): There are several ways to sign out of your Google accounts remotely. It takes three steps, and you’ll need the desktop version of Google. On a mobile use a browser opposed to the Gmail/Google app and sign in at ...
Views: 1153 - 7 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Identity - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Robert SicilianoOne of my favorite commercials is a guy working out with his personal trainer. The trainer asks him if he’s been eating his vegetables every day. When he replies, “When I can,” the trainer bops him on the head. He could have had a V8! Just like the man thought that eating ...
Views: 1152 - Will Cyber Insurance Cover Your Business After a Ransomware Attack? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersDon’t depend on a cyber insurance policy to cover your losses after a ransomware attack. Hackers have discovered that there’s fast, easy money in holding enterprise systems hostage, especially in industries that process and store highly sensitive data, such as education and healthcare. The ...
Views: 1150 - Coping With Identity Theft And Credit Card Companies. - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Chuck wrightAt some point in time, we all have to deal with an credit agency or a company on a credit related issue. Identity theft is a very serious matter and is devastating for it's victims. The time and effort of the individual and agencies handling these issues are tremendous. Often times, little ...
Views: 1149 - What Are Smart Home Systems? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Peter MainSmart home systems refer to a variety of different and overlapping electrical and wireless systems that will enable a smart home or a smart house to function as a combined whole unit. Central to understanding the nature of the systems is an understanding of the basis of what a smart home is ...
Views: 1148 - Busting Down the Door: 12 Ways to Stop Burglars from Entering Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Robert SicilianoThere is no such thing as a home that is fully burglar-proof, but there is also no such thing as burglars who have the skills of Ethan Hunt from Mission Impossible. With the right security in place, you can get your home almost burglar-proof. When most people think of security, they only ...
Views: 1147 - New York State Cyber Security Regulations Emphasize Governance, Risk & Compliance - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersNew York State Cyber Security Law Heavy on GRC and Proactive Cyber Security The first phase of the New York state cyber security regulations, which apply to insurance companies, banks, and other financial institutions operating within the state, went into effect at the beginning of March. ...
Views: 1142 - Study Shows 67% of Employees Expose Sensitive Data Outside the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Robert SicilianoIDC, an IT analyst firm, estimates that the mobile worker population could reach 1.3 billion by 2015, meaning, they access workplace data outside the workplace. This is risky because it exposes data to hackers. In fact, the safety of what’s displayed on the computer screen in public is ...
Views: 1139 - 11 ways to Let Santa in and keep Bad Guys out - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Robert SicilianoYou’ve heard of “dumb criminals,” right? Well…unfortunately, there’s at least as many dimwitted homeowners as there are criminals. Be a smart homeowner and use smart technology along with smart security tips and smarten up! The holiday season has arrived. Are ...
Views: 1138 - 6 Tips for Protecting Your Social Media Accounts - by Submitted on May 02, 2015 from Robert Siciliano10 years ago, many of us were hearing about social media for the first time. Now, social media plays a giant role in our lives, allowing us to share pictures, connect with family and friends, and get updated news. Through social media, we can express ourselves to our inner circle and the ...
Views: 1138 - Beware of these 10 Nasty Scams - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from Robert SicilianoLet’s look at the top 10 scams (random order). Charity A fraudster claims to represent a charitable organization. Such scams can operate ring-style, such as one out in Colorado some years ago in which women wearing crisp white dresses that resembled the dresses nurses used to wear, ...
Views: 1131 - Cyber Security Lesson Brief from the Under Armour Breach - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2018 from Michael PetersLast week, athletic apparel manufacturer Under Armour announced that its popular MyFitnessPal weight loss and fitness tracking app had been hacked, compromising 150 million accounts. The Under Armour breach is the largest data breach so far this year and ranks among the top five to date. It also ...
Views: 1131 - SIM Swapping: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Robert SicilianoHave you heard of SIM swapping? It’s a new trick that hackers are using to get money and mess up your life. What is SIM Swapping? So, what is SIM swapping? It’s when a hacker tricks your cell phone company into thinking that you have activated your SIM card on another phone. In ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Indiana Is a Big Target for Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Robert SicilianoAs the holiday shopping season quickly approaches, identity thieves are quickly looking for their next victims. In Indiana, government officials are taking steps to stop these thieves in their tracks. Just recently, the state’s Attorney General Greg Zoeller was in Fort Wayne to announce ...
Views: 1127 - Winter Vacation Home Security - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2015 from Robert SicilianoPlanning a trip? Thinking of having your snail mail and newspaper delivery placed on a vacation hold so that thieves casing your neighborhood won’t see a pile-up of these items? Well, there’s a better option, because what if…just what if…a crook works for the post ...
Views: 1123 - 13 Cheap Simple and Smart ways to secure your Home - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou don’t have to be wealthy to have a superbly protected home. You just need to have some common sense. Keep your doors locked overnight! Smoke blows through my ears and nostrils every time I read about someone “entering through an unlocked door” in the middle of the ...
Views: 1117 - Work at Home Environment is a safe, secure Solution - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThere was a time when online dating was a novelty, perceived as unsafe. Today, 59 percent of people agree that online dating is a good way to meet others (Pew Research, 2015). In fact, it’s the preferred method of matchmaking. A different online environment with similar views from the ...
Views: 1117 - 5 Habits of Practically Unhackable People - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Robert SicilianoAt the start of the year, we all made our resolutions for 2015. Now it’s March—how are you doing on your resolutions? If you’ve already broken a few, no worries; New Year’s doesn’t have the monopoly on making goals to better yourself. This is especially true with ...
Views: 1115 - How to stop Browser Tracking - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Robert SicilianoMaybe you don’t mind the ads for that bicycle rack following you around in cyberspace after you visited a site for all things bike, but browser trackers (“cookies”) also create a profile of you that gets sold to other advertisers and third parties. Are you doomed to be ...
Views: 1115 - Identity Theft Protection 101 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2015 from Robert SicilianoWhat’s it called if, for example, someone runs up your credit card line without your permission? Identity theft. ID theft isn’t necessarily someone going around impersonating you. But it is considered someone taking over your accounts. Account takeover is also someone hacking into ...
Views: 1114 - Hacking 2015 and Beyond - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2015 from Robert Siciliano2015 brings us no closer to putting the lid on hackers as any other year has. The crime of Criminal hacking will prove to be as big as ever in the new year. Here’s what we have to look forward too: Bank Card Breaches There will always be the bank card thieves, being that stealing data ...
Views: 1113 - ***Tax Time is also Opportune Time for Identity Thieves - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Denise RichardsonIt’s that time of year again. It’s tax time! Though many taxpayers may dread filing a return, and many of us would gladly welcome a refund, there are others ready to take advantage of this time of year: identity thieves. Especially now, you have to keep a tight grip on your personal ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - 5 Home Security Myths - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIf you’ve decided to avoid getting a home security system, I’m banking that the reason is at least one of the myths described below. Check them out: “I have nothing valuable inside.” First of all, unless a burglar has X-ray vision, he’s going to have to break in ...
Views: 1111 - Goodguy Hacker Selling Bad Guy hacks - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2015 from Robert SicilianoMakes you wonder what these guys would have accomplished had they been born during the Renaissance…case in point: Kevin Mitnick, whose genius was so impressive as a cyber criminal (he hacked into IBM, Motorola, Sun Microsystems and other big-name outfits), that after serving prison time, ...
Views: 1108 - Simple steps to protect identity against theft. - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Steve BollerAlmost every week you can read a story about someone learning about the debt he never used or authorities busting gangs of identity thieves who spent hundred or thousands and sometimes millions of dollars stolen from unaware citizens. Naturally you can follow tabloid media desire, get ...
Views: 1107 - A Quarter of all Underage Kids Will Meet with Complete Strangers - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Robert SicilianoAccording to a new Intel Security study, more than 2,000 American parents and kids ages 8-16 were surveyed to unveil some interesting things. 79% of the juvenile respondents learned online safety from their parents. 35% of them said they’ve been a cyberbully. 27% of them said they ...
Views: 1106 - Introducing the very first Biometric Password Lockdown App - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThis application for your mobile device will change things in a huge way: Locks down smartphones with a finger-based biometric password Multi-factor authentication all-in-one It’s called BioTect-ID And why should you consider the world’s first biometric password for your ...
Views: 1106 - Change Passwords or not; that is the Question - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Robert SicilianoWe’re told to change our passwords often to minimize getting hacked. Now we’re told this is a bad thing. But not for any inherent techy reason. It’s because frequent password changing makes many people lower their guard when it comes to creating new passwords. They get lax ...
Views: 1101 - 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: 1095 - Beware of Hot and Cold Reading Scams - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Robert SicilianoMany so-called psychics are frauds. But so are some auto mechanics, lenders and roofers. There’s fraud in just about all lines of work. What we do know is this: There’s not enough evidence to refute paranormal phenomena. Nor enough to prove it beyond a doubt. And ...
Views: 1092 - Identity Theft Protection - Insurance For Your Identity, Part Three - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jack WingateIdentity Theft is a very real threat in our society. Undoubtedly, you have read the staggering statistics regarding Identity Theft. If those facts do not make you step back a assess your current Insurance Program, I don't know what will. As I have spoken to countless people about the threat ...
Views: 1089(3 votes) - The White Hat Hacker - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThese days, it is hard to pick up a newspaper or go online and not see a story about a recent data breach. No other example highlights the severity of these types of hacks than the Sony breach late last year. While a lot of information, including creative materials, financials and even full ...
Views: 1088 - 5 Auto Repair Scams - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou take your car to the mechanic; it’s been making a funny grinding noise when you press on the gas pedal. The mechanic tells you what’s wrong and what needs to be fixed, then socks you with the estimate. How can you tell he’s not embellishing a lot of the ...
Views: 1085 - Bitdefender's BOX: All-in-one Cybersecurity from one App - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Robert SicilianoGee, if your home is connected to lots of different devices, doesn’t it make sense that your cybersecurity integrates all your connected devices? Meet the Bitdefender BOX, a network bulletproofing hardware cybersecurity tool for the home that embraces smart home protection focusing on the ...
Views: 1085 - 5 Tips for Keeping Your Ecommerce Store Secure Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersOnline shopping is booming, but customers will shun ecommerce if they do not feel their data is secure. Just as “Video Killed the Radio Star,” ecommerce is making shopping malls go the way of the horse and buggy. In 2016, consumers reported making 51% of their purchases online, up from 48% in ...
Views: 1084 - Be Cautious When Using Wi-Fi - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThe proliferation of mobile devices means that we can work or play online from almost anywhere, so it’s no surprise that public Wi-Fi networks have become more common. From hotels and coffee shops, to universities and city centers, Wi-Fi is widely available, but is connecting to these networks ...
Views: 1083 - Hackers’ Next Target: Smart Toys - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersCyber criminals don’t care who they hurt. This was made obvious during the rash of ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities this year, where hackers locked down electronic health records systems, putting patients at grave risk. There is great concern that the proliferation of Internet of ...
Views: 1083 - Marriott Starwood Breach Spotlights Multiple Cyber Security Issues - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Michael PetersThe Marriott Starwood breach, which exposed the personal data of 500 million guests, was not the largest data breach in terms of size; Yahoo still holds that dubious honor. However, because of the nature of the data stolen, it has the potential for a very long reach and highlights multiple cyber ...
Views: 1083 - Why Hotels Check your ID - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Robert SicilianoI know someone who tried to make a hotel reservation over the phone. She goes by the name “Kelcie,” but her birth name is Frances. She hates her birth name. When making the reservation she used the name Kelcie, which is what’s on her credit card and checks, but her ...
Views: 1083 - Best Practices for Complying with Data Privacy Laws - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2018 from Michael PetersAs California goes, so does the rest of the country. While the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which was passed this summer and goes into effect in 2020, falls short of being an “American GDPR,” it clearly tore many pages from the far-reaching European data privacy law. Similar to the ...
Views: 1081 - Doxware Takes Ransomware to the Next Level - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersDoxware Leaks Your Private Data if You Don’t Pay the Ransom Ransomware began grabbing headlines about a year ago, after Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid hackers thousands of dollars in ransom after it got locked out of its systems. This large payday apparently encouraged hackers to ...
Views: 1077 - In with the New, out with the Old - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIf you plan on getting a new smartphone, have you ever thought of what the next user of your old smartphone will find on it? This assumes you’ll be selling or donating it, of course. Are you SURE those risqué photos are totally gone, or that your diary entries have been wiped ...
Views: 1076 - What is a Virus? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Robert SicilianoHave you ever had the chicken pox? This common childhood illness has another name—the varicella zoster virus. Like all viruses, varicella replicates itself, spreading though the body, and eventually appearing as itchy red blisters all over the body. But the virus doesn’t stop there; ...
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