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emailHot Coffee: Know Your Identity-Theft Hotspots
Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 by Nikki Junker
While ordering a hot cup of caffeine and hooking up to free internet has obvious advantages, many consumers aren’t aware that they’re in potentially dangerous “hot zones” for identity theft. Read on to learn more ways hackers harvest your personal information through your internet connection. Read More
Hacked 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
Report: Tablet Users Are 80% More Likely to Be Victims of Identity Fraud
Posted on Friday, April 5th, 2013 by Kent Lawson
American consumers love tablets and so do hackers. The 2013 Javelin Strategy & Research Identity Fraud Report found that tablet users in the U.S. are far more likely to be victims of identity fraud than all consumers.
That could be because tablets aren’t secure; and most tablet users make matters worse by not using security software. Find out what you can do to make sure your tablet doesn’t get you into trouble when you connect to Wifi hotspots. Read More
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Military Victims’ Paychecks: A Prime Target for Online Identity Theft
Posted on Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
Army Captain Stephen Redmon spent a year serving his country in Iraq. But it wasn’t until the young artillery officer returned home that he fell victim to an unseen enemy that turned his life upside down. Capt. Redmon’s paycheck was stolen online by an identity thief.
He’s not alone. Identity theft is the Number One military complaint reported to the FTC. If you’re in the armed services, find out how you can avoid becoming the next casualty. Read More
7 Handy Tips for Safer Online Holiday Shopping
Posted on Friday, December 14th, 2012 by Nikki Junker
The holiday season is here and that means tons of shopping.
We all want the best deals, which used to mean running from store to store looking a bargain. These days it is much easier to find the best price by comparing websites from the comfort of our laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Read on for seven simple ways to help lower the risks of shopping online.
Study Finds Business Cybercrime and Cyber Losses Are Soaring: Is Your Customers’ Sensitive Information Secure?
Posted on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
Do you know what could happen to your company if your customers’ sensitive information ended up in the hands of cybercriminals? All it takes is one hacker or one virus to invade your network and cause a data breach that could lead to catastrophic losses.
Unfortunately, many business owners are still operating under the mistaken assumption that their business insurance policy covers the costs for damages resulting from a data breach. By the time they find out that’s not true, it could be too late. Read More
Bring Your Own Device or Bring Your Own Disaster: How BYOD Can Jeopardize Your Company’s Sensitive Information
Posted on Monday, October 15th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
Bring your own device has become the mantra of millions of employees who want to use their own mobile devices to get the job done wherever they are. BYOD can mean more freedom, flexibility and productivity for workers in and out of the office. But it can also open the door a host of security problems for their companies. Find out how your business can prevent bring your own device from turning into bring your own disaster Read More
Hotspots in Strange Places Show We Need to Connect Wherever We Are
Posted on Friday, September 21st, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
By 2015, the number of public Wifi hotspots dotting the planet will reach a staggering 5.8 million. Most of them will be in the usual spots where we travel, work and play. But that doesn’t seem to be enough for some intrepid Wifi explorers. They’re searching for locations off the beaten path where they can set up hotspots and connect. And they’re doing it in some pretty far out places.
Hacked Hotel Guests Warn Other Hotspot Users: Don’t Trust Hotel Wifi
Posted on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
For two years, we’ve been telling you about the dangers of using hotel Wifi hotspots. But now that warning is coming directly from hacking victims’ themselves in two hotel guests’ posts on tripadvisor.com. Their message is loud and clear: “Wifi users beware! You will get hacked!” Before you connect to hotel Wifi, find out how to protect your online privacy.
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