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- Here's What Crazy Mass Shooters Look Like - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Robert SicilianoMass shootings. They happen so often these days, they are hardly making headlines, and when they do, they are soon pushed out of the news cycle thanks to what’s going on in the White House or in Russia. There are many red flags that show what crazy mass shooters look like. Look at ...
Views: 812 - Hey Kids, the Internet is FOS - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2017 from Robert SicilianoThe internet is a beautiful place. It is the way we communicate, the way we create, and the biggest business platform that has ever been generated. However, it is also a hazard, as anyone can put anything on it, and it’s extremely difficult to tell fact from fiction…especially if ...
Views: 928 - Hire an Ethical Hacker NOW! - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Robert SicilianoYou might think it’s crazy to actually hire a hacker, but if you don’t have an ethical hacker on your security team, you could be playing a dangerous game. Ethical hackers are called “white hat hackers” and are legal hackers, that help businesses find security problems ...
Views: 800 - Home Automation in your Security System - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Robert SicilianoHaving a house run like the Jetsons’ is becoming increasingly possible: It’s called home automation. If you’re not familiar with the futuristic cartoon family, the Jetsons, just about everything in their house was automated. Today, we can have the following: Sensors that ...
Views: 989 - Home Door Kick-in Prevention - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from Robert SicilianoBurglars love doors, because that’s their No. 1 way of gaining entry to a house. When thinking of ways to make your home safer, you should really home in on your doors. Solid wood door without a window (ideally with solid wood core) Top flight deadbolt (ideally two) Reinforced frame ...
Views: 970 - Home Security App/Camera witnesses two Burglars - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Robert SicilianoDanny Wheeler was alerted by his smartphone that had a home security app and a do it yourself camera/home security system that his home was being robbed. He was at work and could do nothing but send the real time video to New York City police, reports a story on abcnews.go.com. The burglars got ...
Views: 919 - Home Security begins at the Entrance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Robert SicilianoIf you were to design the ultimate security system for a house, what would you focus on? These days, many people would immediately think in terms of the most technologically advanced alarm system—one that’s voice activated, detects motion anywhere, can be remotely controlled and ...
Views: 791 - Home Security Cameras 101: Filming - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Robert SicilianoBefore buying a security camera, ask yourself: Where do you want to place it? How well-hidden can it be or does it need to be? Are you familiar with laws pertaining to filming people with or without their knowledge? Where is setting up the camera illegal? Bathrooms, locker rooms, ...
Views: 757 - Home Security Cameras 101: the Audio Element - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Robert SicilianoBefore buying a security camera, ask yourself: Where do you intend on placing it? How well-hidden can/will the unit be? Are you familiar with laws pertaining to surveillance of people without them knowing about it and the associated audio recordings? Laws vary from state to state ...
Views: 780 - How a Wi-Fi Hacker Snoops on Your Laptop and Mobile - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Robert SicilianoYou have likely heard of the dangers of using unsecure public Wi-Fi, so you know that hackers are out there snooping. It is pretty easy to hack into a laptop or mobile device that is on a public Wi-Fi connection with no protection. Hackers can read your emails, steal passwords, and even hijack ...
Views: 877 - How Criminals Prey on the Art World and Real Estate - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Robert SicilianoAny industry involving wiring transfers of large sums of money is vulnerable to this new type of hack. Purchasing a car, home or piece of art are large transactions and are not usually done in cash. In well-established industries like real estate, there are some checks and balances, but while ...
Views: 619 - How Employers or Parents Spy - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Robert SicilianoDisgruntled employees act out in lots of ways. A guy I knew who hated his boss “played” on his work computer all day. The computer was strictly for constructing company graphics. But he installed all kinds of games and wasted lots of time. His boss never knew he blew off half the ...
Views: 903 - How Glass Break Sensors work - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Robert SicilianoYour home should have multiple layers of protection. You’ve certainly heard that before. Motion detection is a critical layer of protection, and this is comprised of the simple act of unauthorized movement sensed as the result of breaking and entry. Glass break is similar in concept. One ...
Views: 960 - How Hackers are Hacking Smarthomes - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Robert Siciliano“My house was hacked!” Had you said this 25 years ago, people would have thought a burglar vandalized it with an axe. Say it today and nearly everybody will know what you mean: A thief or prankster “broke” in to your house via its connected-to-the-Internet gadgets. If ...
Views: 910 - How Hackers use LinkedIn to Scam - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Robert SicilianoHackers love LinkedIn because it links them in—straight through the portal of the targeted company. Geez, how much easier could this be, what with all the publically-exposed e-mail addresses of key players (and also worker bees) in big companies that someone wants to hack. An article on ...
Views: 1060 - How long does Information stay on Credit Reports? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2016 from Robert SicilianoIf you are concerned how long any negative information will remain on your credit report, it takes seven years from the Date of the Last Activity (DLA) before the item is deleted from your records (and seven to 10 years for bankruptcies). This is a very common question posed to credit ...
Views: 813 - How Motion Detectors Work - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Robert SicilianoEver wonder how a motion detector works? How can some inanimate object “know” you’re creeping nearby, even if you’re as quiet as a mouse? This amazing technology can be broken down into several types. Active Ultrasonic When an object moves, it can bounce back ...
Views: 796 - How much is your Data worth online? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Robert SicilianoCyber crime sure does pay, according to a report at Intel Security blogs.mcafee.com. There’s a boom in cyber stores that specialize in selling stolen data. In fact, this is getting so big that different kinds of hot data are being packaged—kind of like going to the supermarket and ...
Views: 857 - How Parents can de-motivate Sexting in their Teens - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Robert SicilianoWhatever the appeal of sexting is to kids (attention), it’s definitely there, and won’t be going away too soon. Of all the things that teens can do in their daily lives, why spend time sexting? To feel cool To get a crush’s attention To make a relationship seem more ...
Views: 1025 - How Passwords Get Hacked - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIf I wanted to crack one of your passwords, I could probably make a series of educated guesses and get pretty close. Why? Because people tend to stick with simple, easy to remember passwords, but these are the passwords that are easy to hack. According to Bill Carey, VP Marketing for ...
Views: 890 - How prepared are You for your Long Distance Road Trip? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Robert SicilianoIf you’re planning a lengthy road trip, there are many things you’d never think to bring with you that could get you out of a crisis situation. You need way more than just that blanket in the trunk, car jack and spare tire, umbrella, rainproof poncho, utility tool and fire ...
Views: 921 - How the FBI hacks You - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Robert SicilianoIn a recent Wired.com expose’, they expose how the FBI has been secretly hacking civilian computers for about 20 years, but thanks to Rule 41, their ability to hack has been expanded. Nevertheless, effective record keeping for these hacking incidents doesn’t exist. For instance, ...
Views: 820 - How the Internet of Things is further killing Privacy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Robert SicilianoPrivacy used to mean changing clothes behind a partition. Nowadays, say “privacy” and people are likely to think in terms of cyberspace. Stay connected, and you risk losing your privacy. Even if you’re not connected, don’t even own a computer or smartphone, information ...
Views: 929 - How to Access that Old Email Account - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Robert SicilianoHave you ever wondered if you could access your old email accounts? You might want to look for some old files, or maybe need information about an old contact. Whatever the reason, there is good and bad news when it comes to accessing old email accounts. The best thing that you can do is to ...
Views: 728 - How to Avoid Bad Apps - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIf you think there’s like a million apps out there, that’s not exactly an exaggeration. For sure, there are more than you can imagine, which makes it easy to conceive that many certainly come with security problems. In fact, out of the top 25 most popular apps, 18 of them bombed on a security ...
Views: 1014 - How to avoid Online Fundraising Scams - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou’ve probably heard of the gofundme.com site, where all sorts of stories are posted of people seeking donations. Some are tragic, others are trite. You may be touched by a particular story, perhaps one in which an entire family is killed in a house fire. You click the “Donate ...
Views: 877 - How to be a Grandma Identity Thief Murderer - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Robert SicilianoLois Riess is a woman from Minnesota who police say shot her husband, went on the run, and then killed a woman in order to take on her identity. Here are some shocking facts about her: Riess Looked Like her Victim The woman Lois Riess killed, Pamela Hutchinson, looked like her. This is why ...
Views: 600 - How to Block Spammy Scammy Telemarketing Calls - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Robert SicilianoAre you getting a lot of scammy, spammy telemarketing calls? If you are, you know how annoying they can here. Fortunately, there are some apps out there that can help. Here are a few worth looking into: CallApp You can use CallApp to lookup numbers, and then decide if you want to answer it ...
Views: 635 - How to build up or rebuild your Credit - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Robert SicilianoAfter taking all the necessary steps to Fixing a Credit Report after being hacked, it is then tome to rebuild your credit. Bad credit is bad credit no matter how it happens. No matter how responsible you are with your money, you won’t get a loan if there’s no evidence of this. The ...
Views: 858 - How to Burglar Proof your Doors - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Robert SicilianoBurglars love doors; they frequently gain entry by kicking them down and even using less aggression to get into a house—and that includes simply opening the door because it’s not locked. Don’t believe that if a burglar wants to rob you badly enough, he’ll figure out a ...
Views: 930 - How to Choose a Home Security Safe - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Robert SicilianoHome safes aren’t just for expensive jewels and wads of $100 bills. They can be for anything you’d be crushed about if it were stolen, lost or burnt in a fire. This could be a birthday card that your child made for you when they were five, or a photo of you and your ...
Views: 847 - How to Create Bulletproof Passwords - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Robert SicilianoIt is a hassle to keep track of all of your passwords. So, many people use the same username and password combination for all of their accounts. This, however, is a big mistake. All it takes is one hacker getting ahold of one of your accounts, and the rest of your accounts are now compromised. ...
Views: 580 - How to deal with difficult people - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIt’s been said that nobody can make you feel bad about yourself without your permission. Well bah! Some people don’t wait for your permission to denigrate you. They are toxic. Lifehacker.com offers some ways to deal with such people. Love Yourself If someone’s words have ...
Views: 815 - How to Delete Yourself from Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Robert SicilianoHave you been thinking that it’s time to make the drastic choice to remove yourself from social media? Most of us were quick to join the social media bandwagon, but these days, you might have worries about privacy. Though it’s possible to delete yourself from social media, the ...
Views: 873 - How To Determine a Fake Website - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2019 from Robert SicilianoThere are a lot of scammers out there, and one of the things they do is create fake websites to try to trick you into giving them personal information. Here are some ways that you can determine if a website is fake or not: How Did I Get Here? Ask yourself how you got to the site. Did you ...
Views: 630 - How to digitally detox on Vacation - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Robert SicilianoMany years ago when you were on vacation, before Facebook, Instagram and Twitter were invented (assuming you were an adult then), you had a great time, right? You weren’t “connected,” because there was no social media to be connected with. If today you can’t imagine ...
Views: 958 - How to Digitally Secure The Remote Teleworker - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2017 from Robert SicilianoIf you employ remote workers, your IT staff has a unique challenge keeping your organization safe. Fortunately, using a combination of best practices for cybersecurity, user awareness campaigns, and a strong policy will help to keep data safe. New advances in mobile technology and networking ...
Views: 783 - How to erase Yourself from your Job - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Robert SicilianoYou shouldn’t leave any digital trace of yourself after you leave a job. Hopefully, you’ll be leaving voluntarily and thus have the time to first make backups before you delete anything. This may seem easy, but you need to take inventory to make sure you get EVERYTHING. Note: make ...
Views: 803 - How to figure out Crime Statistics in a Town - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Robert SicilianoIf you want to get an idea of how safe or crime-ridden a town may be, do some casual observing including at night: Are women walking or jogging alone at night? Are people hanging out in the evening having a good time? Are children mysteriously absent on a sunny weekend afternoon? Are ...
Views: 808 - How to freeze your Child's Credit - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Robert SicilianoIdentity thieves are after children’s Social Security numbers. With this number, a thief can do so many things like open a credit card account and rent an apartment. Kids’ SSNs have great appeal to crooks because: A child’s record is usually very clean. This means fertile ...
Views: 876 - How to hide your Cash at Home - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIt’s good to have a stash of cash for emergencies. If the grid goes down and the power goes out, an ATM or bank does you no good. But there are security issues too. Where do you put it? A safe is certainly a smart idea. You can get creative too. What burglar would not think to look ...
Views: 926 - How to identify Tax Scams - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThe IRS isn’t your biggest enemy during tax season. It’s the criminals who pretend to be IRS reps and then con people out of their money. They contact potential victims chiefly through phone calls and text messages. Typically, the message is threatening in tone and/or content, ...
Views: 901 - How to keep a Clean Online Presence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Robert SicilianoAt any given time, someone, somewhere, is probably googling you. This could be a former classmate, a neighbor, someone you’re trying to do business with, a relative, who knows? Are you confident that whatever they find will be information that’s truly representative of you? Maybe ...
Views: 1045 - How to kick People off your Wi-Fi - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIf someone is “borrowing” your Wi-Fi service, there’s more to this than just the nerve of someone secretly mooching off of you. Their use of your service could interfere with bandwidth and mess up your connection. If they’re a bad guy hacker or even a skeevy child porn ...
Views: 1010 - How to Make $5 Million a Day in Cybercrime - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Robert SicilianoThis post isn’t exactly a “how to” but if your current employment isn’t bringing in the bacon, I’m sure your criminal mind can figure it out. In the biggest digital advertising fraud in the history of the U.S., it was recently found that a group of hackers is ...
Views: 786 - How to Monitor a Cell Phone - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2019 from Robert SicilianoDo you fancy yourself a spy and wondering how you can monitor someone else’s cell phone? You won’t get that information here, but there is some good info on cell phone monitoring if you keep reading: The Legalities of Tracking Cell Phones Generally, it is not legal to monitor a ...
Views: 712 - How to Phish Google and Facebook and Make Millions - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Robert SicilianoEvaldas Rimasauskas, a Lithuanian man, became very rich. How? He is a criminal who used his lying skills to get more than $100 million from companies such as Facebook and Google between 2013 and 2015. He’s now in jail, but during his trial, Rimasauskas admitted that he was guilty of ...
Views: 583 - How to plan for Digital Disasters - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIn this day and age, we should never hear someone proclaim, “Oh my God, my computer crashed! I lost everything!” You can’t lose something that’s been properly backed up. So many people, including ones with businesses that rely upon cyber communication, continue to ...
Views: 911 - How to prepare for Digital Disasters - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Robert SicilianoEditor’s Note: In this week’s guest blog security expert Robert Siciliano explains how to protect your IT systems and your business from hardware failure. To learn more, download our new e-book, “5 Things Small Businesses Need to Know about Disaster Recovery.” It is ...
Views: 979 - How to prevent being tracked - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou worry about being hacked, but what about being tracked? Yes, there are hackers and then there are trackers. Internet tracking namely refers to the user‘s browsing habits being followed. But there are ways to make the trackers harder to tag behind you. Duhh, a fake name. What an ...
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