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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
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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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
An email we recently received from a PRIVATE WiFi™ subscriber highlights a serious security issue for hotspot users on many Amtrak trains. What happens when you have VPN software to protect your sensitive information, but Amtrak prevents you from using it.
The answer might make you think twice before you connect. Read More
Online shoppers clicked their way to record breaking sales of $1.5 billion on Cyber Monday, making it the biggest online shopping day in history. But the bad news is cybercriminals are just getting started with their holiday shopping – with your money.
If you’re shopping online for bargains, find out how to protect yourself from holiday hacking.
If you think healthcare data breaches that expose patients’ sensitive information are rare events, think again. A recent study found that 43% of all data breaches happened in the healthcare sector. During the past three years, 21 million healthcare records have been compromised, according to HHS. Could yours be one of them?
Find out how unencrypted health data and mobile devices are jeopardizing patient privacy protection and exposing you to identity theft. Read More
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
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
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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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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