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emailWhy 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
PRIVATE WiFi Announces New Mobile App at 2013 CES in Las Vegas
Posted on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 by Jillian Ryan
This week PRIVATE WiFi will be on the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. During the mega exhibition, the company will introduce the press to the new VPN app for Android and Apple iOS devices, including the new iPad mini and iPhone 5.
It is easy for hackers to gain access to consumers’ private data on smartphones and other mobile devices via public hotspots. All attendees at the conference are encouraged to use the mobile VPN, as well as Private WiFi’s laptop and MacBook software, to encrypt data sent to and from the CES show floor. Read More
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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
As Cash Vanishes from Our Lives, Online Identity Theft Is Skyrocketing
Posted on Friday, September 28th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
Have you noticed that cash is rapidly disappearing from your life? Bills and coins account for only 7% of transactions in the U.S. economy, compared to 9% in the Eurozone. But while a cashless society may be lucrative for banks and convenient for consumers, it’s neither private nor secure. As cash dematerializes, identity theft is going through the roof. Find out how you can avoid becoming a victim. Read More
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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Train Station Experiment Shows Wifi Users Willingly Connect To a Fake Hotspot Despite Warnings Their Data Will Be Exposed
Posted on Friday, August 17th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
A recent experiment in the UK revealed that public Wifi users are making reckless choices to get online. More than 8 out of 10 users connected to a fake hotspot even after being told their sensitive information would be made public. Find out why “free” shouldn’t be more important than “safe” when it comes to using Wifi hotspots. And how to tell a real hotspot from one that’s not. Read More
Is Telecommuting Jeopardizing Your Company’s Network Security?
Posted on Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
Employees are leaving the office in record numbers. And thanks to the explosion of wireless devices, they’re connecting to the workplace and accessing data at home and at Wifi hotspots. While that’s produced big savings for companies from lower office costs and increased productivity, it’s also put their network security at risk. Find out why creating a secure mobile environment for telecommuters is critical for protecting every company’s sensitive information.
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Why College Students’ Online Behavior Makes Them Prime Targets for Identity Theft
Posted on Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
College students can’t get by without Wifi. Six out of ten students won’t even consider attending a college unless it offers free on-campus Wifi, according to a recent study. But most students don’t seem care about protecting their sensitive information when they’re using Wifi networks. And that makes them prime targets for identity theft. If you can’t imagine academic life without Wifi, find out how to make sure your identity doesn’t get stolen before you get your diploma.
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Cyberattacks Against Law Firms Expose Clients’ Sensitive Information
Posted on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
The mobile workplace has made law firms prime targets for cybercriminals looking to steal clients’ sensitive information. Though few will admit to a data breach, it’s estimated that 80 major U. S. law firms were hacked in 2011. It happens because law firms’ cybersecurity measures are often compromised by their own employees who use use easy-to-crack passwords, open up virus infected phishing emails and expose client information at Wifi hotspots. Find out why strong cybersecurity is critical for maintaining client confidentiality and what you can do to make sure it works.