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When companies suffer a data breach or similar hack into their systems, they lose more than their good reputation and positive brand value — they also lose a whole lot of money. A new study finds that “malicious” breaches cost an average of $840,000, while “non-malicious” data breaches cost an average of $470,000. Read on to learn what companies are doing to protect themselves — and their customers! Read More
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emailHacked in the Halls of Justice: Without a VPN, Court WiFi Hotspots Aren’t Secure
Posted on Monday, April 15th, 2013 by Kent Lawson
Just because you’re in the halls of justice doesn’t mean your sensitive information is secure when you use a WiFi hotspot there.
Courts around the country that offer free WiFi are warning users they should be aware of the risks. Find out what you need to know to protect your personal data when you use their free wireless networks on jury duty. Read More
Man Who Exposed iPad Security Flaws Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison
Posted on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 by Elaine Rigoli
Is he a hacker or a man who did the public a favor by exposing a gaping online security hole?
Andrew Auernheimer (@rabite on Twitter) will now spend 41 months in a federal prison, with concurrent probation for three years. He also owes restitution to the U.S. Treasury to be dispersed to AT&T in the amount of $73,000.
Click to find out what he did — and what online security experts are saying about his sentencing. Read More
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Cloud Chaos: What You Need to Know After Hackers Breach Dropbox, Evernote
Posted on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 by Elaine Rigoli
Are you one of the millions of people who rely heavily on the cloud-based features of Dropbox and Evernote?
The two services make data available no matter where a user is located, but the programs are apparently not safe from the same kind of hacking and data breaches that afflict banks, schools, and every-day consumers. Click to find out what kinds of breaches recently affected both companies. Read More
CBS Money Watch Hails Private WiFi As ‘Great App’ for Defeating Hackers
Posted on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 by Elaine Rigoli
Private WiFi just got another major media endorsement, this time by the folks at CBS Money Watch. Click to find out what they had to say in this latest media endorsement of our personal VPN solution.
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FTC’s New Security Videos Admit Free WiFi Attracts Hackers
Posted on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 by Elaine Rigoli
The Federal Trade Commission has some “new” information about how to protect your personal information online.
We say “new” in quotes because, well, the security tips aren’t so new to anyone who is aware of encryption and virtual private networks like Private WiFi.
Click to find out more about the four newly released videos from the FTC. Read More
Why Were You Hacked? Here are the 4 Most Likely Reasons
Posted on Monday, February 25th, 2013 by Kent Lawson
Recently, Robert Grimes published an article on InfoWorld that detailed the most likely reasons that we end up being a target for hackers. Click to find out the top four reasons he identified — and learn the top ways to keep your sensitive online information safe and avoid becoming a victim of a hacker. Read More
Why Medical Devices Provide Little or No Protection Against Hackers
Posted on Friday, October 26th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
Wireless technology has made it possible to create implantable medical devices that do everything from monitoring the heart rhythms of patients to delivering the correct amount of insulin to diabetics. But according to a new report by the General Accounting Office, that lifesaving technology has also left the door wide open to hackers.
Find out why wireless medical devices could be dangerous to your health and to your pocketbook. Read More
Data Breaches Continue to Happen At Banks, Colleges, and Beyond
Posted on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 by Elaine Rigoli
October may be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but that doesn’t mean cyber-crime is taking a vacation. Here are just some of the major data breaches — including users’ Social Security numbers and dates of birth — that have been reported in October. Read on for more information. Read More
Remember, Not All VPNs are Created Equal
Posted on Monday, October 8th, 2012 by Kent Lawson
Most of us probably assume that if we are using a virtual private network (VPN) either at home or at the office, we are completely safe from hackers. After all, who can hack a supposedly encrypted network?
Well, it turns out that not all VPNs use the same technology, and some of this technology can be hacked by a new device called CloudCracker.
Is your VPN safe? Read on to find out more. Read More
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