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- Domain Name Theft & Safety Measures - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Mark SpenncerCases of Internet domain name theft has swept the World Wide Web. This upsurge in domain theft news has proven that your domain name is not as safe as you expected it to be. There are a number of common mistakes that we do and as a result domain theft takes place. However, there are some safety ...
Views: 1787(2 votes) - Electronic Pickpocketing: Tips to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Kym Moore,If a stranger accidentally brushed up against you, would you check your purse or pocket to make sure that your wallet was still there? Would you know if you were pickpocketed? Just when you think that you have taken every possible precaution to protect yourself from identity theft, something ...
Views: 3672(1 vote) - How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Walid PetiriHow To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft As you were holiday shopping at full bore and you were searching online or in the store for the perfect gift, someone else may be seeking to steal your good name and credit. Identity theft can be as primitive as "ghosting" - taking a dead ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Mobile Phone Numbers Are as Sensitive as Your Social Security Number - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Robert SicilianoAll of us have cell phones these days, and if you are like the vast majority of the population, you access everything from social media to banking information right from your mobile phone. However, if you do this, which everyone does, you are putting yourself in the position to get hacked. With ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Tag …Your the Next Idenity Thieft Victim - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Victor SwindellYesterday I was listening to the Michael Baisden show where the topic of the hour was Identity theft. This is not the first time that this was discussed on the show. I don’t remember who the topic guest was, as I was in the car, but the information, testimonies and methods used to get, sell and ...
Views: 3736(2 votes) - What Form of Identity Theft Crime Is The Worst? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Daryl CampbellAnytime someone is victimized by identity theft and fraud it is a scary proposition. You get a phone call from a collection service that demands payment for a product you never heard of made in a store you have never been to in a state you have never visited. Explaining this basic truth to the ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Hacked Email, Facebook or Twitter Account - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Carlos WardlowIf you’ve been the victim of a hacked email, Facebook or Twitter account, you may be in for more than some simple annoyances and spam. Hacked emails could mean that the hackers have more personal information than you realize — including your online bills, shopping sites and banking information. ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Why is Cybersecurity Essential for All Business Sectors? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Naimisha MLet’s face it In today's digital world our work, personal life, and finances all have begun to gravitate towards the world of the internet, mobile computing, and electronic media. But, this widespread situation makes us prone to more vulnerabilities and risks than ever to malicious attacks, ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Work at Home Offers to Avoid - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Joy LynskeyYou, just like many others may have struggled in the past with looking for some legitimate work from home jobs only to find scams, theft and other unethical practices the main job legit work from home jobsrequirement. This happened with such frequency that to this day I still find myself ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Identity Theft Protection - Insurance For Your Identity, Part Two - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jack WingateIdentity Theft is a relatively new phenomenon. Unfortunately, this new phenomenon is also highly misunderstood by the general public. In Part One of our series on Identity Theft Protection, you learned some high level facts about Identity Theft and some various precautions you can take to ...
Views: 1432(3 votes) - Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft - Someone Call a Cab - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Daryl CampbellWe've seen it on a daily basis. Someone that is overloaded with luggage or has one shopping bag to many tries to hail a cab. Then you watch them get inside which may be a production unto itself. After arriving at their destination exiting the cab can also be a study in comedy. But at least they ...
Views: 1043(3 votes) - Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft: The Ultimate Prevention? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Daryl CampbellBy all accounts it was a pretty good turnout. The Safety and Wellness Festival in La Vista Nebraska drew a huge crowd over the weekend and many brought their trash with them which was okay with Festival officials. Why? Because there was a shredding party going on. To be more specific ...
Views: 1023(3 votes) - Victims of Identity Theft - Senior Moments - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Daryl CampbellThere is something galling about seeing a person that has worked hard their entire life having to in essence sleep with one eye open because they have reached a certain age that makes them particularly vulnerable to the predators of our society. Of course there is no perfect world and all of ...
Views: 1231(3 votes) - How to Prevent Identity Theft by Computer Hackers - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jack TaggertyPreventing Identity Theft is the best identity theft insurance. This also applies to computer hacking because there are clearly ways to prevent identity theft from this method. Many have assumed that the incidence of identity theft would have decreased with modern technologies as an identity ...
Views: 3628(4 votes) - Pass word over load - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from melissa campbellIt’s all come down to the fact that we all have too many pin numbers and passwords to remember. Have you ever taken the time to count up how many you use in the course of a day? Have you ever sat in-front of your screen and your mind has gone absolutely blank? If you think you’ve got it bad what ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - Beware Of Scams - A New Strategy Came Up On The Internet - And A Free Online Solution - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Ion AndreiHi again to all my readers. I haven't wrote until now about Internet scams, because they weren't so frequent, but in the past few weeks I see that they intensified their activity. And, what's worse, they are coming up with new strategies. I suppose that everybody knows the old ones, with the ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Identity Theft Help: 3 Ways to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Daryl CampbellBy all accounts consumers are doing a much better job of detecting and reporting identity theft. In fact the number of incidents had been in decline for a number of years. "Had been" is the key phrase. According to Javelin Strategy and Research, identity theft increased by twenty two percent ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Parents Unaware Their Children are the Target of the Number One Crime in America - Identity Theft - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Dianne CutterChildren are increasingly falling victim to the identity theft epidemic (78% increase rate) and families are largely unaware their children have been offended. Children continue to be victimized for years until as a young adult, they are denied services when seeking credit to pay for college or ...
Views: 2075(3 votes) - Identity Theft Protection - Insurance For Your Identity, Part Three - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jack WingateIdentity Theft is a very real threat in our society. Undoubtedly, you have read the staggering statistics regarding Identity Theft. If those facts do not make you step back a assess your current Insurance Program, I don't know what will. As I have spoken to countless people about the threat ...
Views: 1088(3 votes) - Power LogOn Works With Dameware - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Dovell BonnettPower LogOn® Authenticates User into Dameware™ Access Smart® Announces the Interoperability of their Power LogOn Password Manager with DameWare Development’s Mini Remote Control (DMRC) product. In the age of mobile communications IT professionals need secure connection between remote and ...
Views: 2442(3 votes) - Why Internet Predators Love Social Network Sites - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottInternet predators have become a fixture of sorts on many social media sites which necessitates the need for users to exercise caution. Since the advent of the internet 'instances' of cyber crime have evolved into regular and expected occurrences. Now the growing popularity of social network ...
Views: 2513(11 votes) - 3 Common Social Media Network 'Threats' to Avoid - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOnline social media network sites have experienced an extraordinary growth in popularity over the last few years. The growth in social media use has captured the attention of not only enthusiastic users but also cyber criminals as well. It was inevitable that internet predators would gravitate ...
Views: 2111(7 votes) - Microsoft®’s Forefront Review - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Dovell BonnettMicrosoft®’s Forefront Needs More Than Identity Management for Cyber Attack Prevention Microsoft ‘s Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 provides IT with the tools needed for identity and access management through a SharePoint-based policy management console. Microsoft correctly targets ...
Views: 1915(1 vote) - Protecting Your Personal Information - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Joshua RodriguezIf you are one of the many consumers in the United States, than you are probably well aware of how important it is to protect your identity. Unfortunately, the system used by the United States and countries all over the world to differentiate consumers is also the system used by many con artists ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Do It yourself home security getting easier - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Robert SicilianoHow would you like a home security system that’s also your personal assistant? Angee Inc., a new company out of San Francisco, knows you’d like one. Features of the Angee Device Smartphone controlled Has a Full HD camera with night vision. Learns habits of and senses presence ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - The Growing Threat of Medical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Dovell BonnettI have been following a very disturbing trend for a couple of months now, and it is that of Medical Identity Theft. When we think of identity theft, we typically worry about credit cards or store credit being taken out in our name. Somebody attempting to purchase a vehicle or finance a mortgage ...
Views: 1601 - "Choking Game" Killing Kids, and Authorities Have to Step Up - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Robert SicilianoIt only took a minute for 12-year old Erik Robinson to die while playing a macabre game called the “Choking Game.” His mother desperately tried to save her son when she found him with a Boy Scout rope around his neck, but it was too late. Erik was brain dead due to lack of oxygen, ...
Views: 824 - ***Identity Thieves Lurking inside your Computer - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Denise RichardsonI’ve got a scary number for you: Security experts estimate that as many as ten million personal computers are infected with viruses designed to steal your personal information. If that doesn’t make your hair stand on end, then listen to this: Panda Security found that at least one percent of ...
Views: 1201 - 1 Billion Records hacked - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Robert SicilianoBillions and billions—it’s only a matter of time before this becomes the number of hacking incidents in a single year, because just in 2014, over one billion records were hacked out of 1,500 different hacking incidents, says a recent report. Some other findings from the ...
Views: 1151 - 1 in 4 Female Undergrads sexually assaulted - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Robert SicilianoOne in four (25 percent) of college women reported they received unsolicited sexual contact while in college, says the recent Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey of 150,000 students. How can on-campus safety be heightened? Students should have a hardcopy and ...
Views: 997 - 10 Cyber Security Travel Tips to Protect Your Devices & Data - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Michael PetersThe holiday season is fast approaching, but hackers don’t take vacations. Whether you’re planning to go home for the holidays or travel for business on a regular basis, make sure to protect yourself from cyber crime with these cyber security travel tips. Update Your OS & Software Before ...
Views: 1219 - 10 Get Smart Home Security Tips - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Robert SicilianoThe season to give is also the season to steal. Burglars are always looking for great deals—you know—the house that looks like nobody’s ever home; the house that has lots of shrubbery crowding out the doors and windows so that nobody can see the prowler spending 20 minutes ...
Views: 1290 - 10 Home Security Mistakes we make - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from Robert SicilianoPlease, be humble and consider the possibility that you—yes you—might be committing numerous home security mistakes—that could really cost you if you don’t correct them. House Alarm Turned Off Some people only activate it when they are not home and others only ...
Views: 1040 - 10 Huge Home Security Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Robert SicilianoThough it would be nice to think that you can fix something if you make a mistake, there are some where there is just no going back. And in some cases, these mistakes can be tragic. Here are some of the biggest mistakes that people make with their home security: Leaving Doors Unlocked ...
Views: 873 - 10 most prolific Serial Burglars...ever - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Robert SicilianoJack “Superthief” MacLean MacLean stole in excess of $133 million in jewels, having robbed thousands of homes. By the time police nabbed him he was the owner of a helicopter and multi-million dollar mansion. His genius IQ failed to avoid his capture, but nevertheless, he was smart ...
Views: 1199 - 10 Surefire Staff Security Awareness Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2018 from Robert SicilianoThink about how great this would be: Imagine that all of your company data is safe from hackers. Your hardware is totally safe and secure. You have IT specialists at your disposal at all times and have a constant flow of cash to pay them. Unfortunately, this is a fantasy for most of us. No ...
Views: 878 - 10 Tips on Discussing a Screwed Up World with Kids - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Robert SicilianoDo you have children? How do you talk to them when something like a mass shooting happens? What about a robbery in your neighborhood? Do you talk about nuclear weapons? If you are like most parents, you don’t know where to start. Here’s 10 tips that you can use to talk to your kids ...
Views: 703 - 10 Tips to Not Ending Up A Dead Real Estate Agent - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Robert SicilianoYes that title is awful and yes you should be offended. Real estate agents often find themselves in dangerous situations. And for 20 years, I’ve been screaming this, doing something about it, and it keeps happening. And the real estate agents and industries response? Thots and prayers. ...
Views: 707 - 10 tips to Secure Passwords - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Robert SicilianoEver wonder just how hackers bust into systems and cause destruction? One reason is because people are still using weak passwords. While your pet’s name and wedding anniversary dates are easy to remember and sentimental to use, this approach makes a hacker’s job all too easy. Here ...
Views: 1158 - 10 Ways our Privacy is invaded - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Robert SicilianoOnce you become active online…and especially once you become “connected” with a smartphone…your privacy will be in sizzling hot demand—and in fact, you can bet that as you read this, it is already being invaded in ways that you couldn’t possibly imagine. ...
Views: 1294 - 10 ways to beef up Digital Security - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2016 from Robert Siciliano#1. Keep everything up to date. You know those annoying popups telling you updates are available? Do you ever click out of them? Don’t. Always update at the time these appear. #2. Two-step verification. Two-step verification or authentication should be set up for all your accounts that ...
Views: 888 - 10 ways to protect your Devices and Data - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Robert SicilianoGee, it used to be just your desk computer that needed protection from cyber thugs. Now, your connected thermostat, egg tray monitor, teen’s smartphone, garage door opener, even baby monitor, are all game for cyber creeps. Can’t be said enough: Install antivirus software. This ...
Views: 1412 - 10 Ways to Protect your WordPress Site or Blog from Hackers - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Robert SicilianoAs much as you try, the unfortunate truth is that hackers are going to try to attack and access your WordPress website or blog, whether you like it or not. So, it is up to you to make sure you make the hacker’s job as difficult as possible. Here are some tips: 1. Use Plugins One way to ...
Views: 875 - 10 Ways to protect Yourself while traveling - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Robert SicilianoSome thieves specialize in hanging around tourist spots to spot the tourists and make them victims of hands-on crime such as purse snatching or a mugging. But don’t wait till you’re aimlessly wandering the piazza with your face buried in a huge map to take precautions against less ...
Views: 1068 - 11 of the Biggest Home Security Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Robert SicilianoOne type of mistake that you should never have to learn from involves home security. Don’t wait till something bad happens to you to learn a lesson. Here are the top mistakes that people make; learn about them here rather than from personal experience: Leaving doors unlocked. Yes, ...
Views: 1191 - 11 ways to Let Santa in and keep Bad Guys out - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Robert SicilianoYou’ve heard of “dumb criminals,” right? Well…unfortunately, there’s at least as many dimwitted homeowners as there are criminals. Be a smart homeowner and use smart technology along with smart security tips and smarten up! The holiday season has arrived. Are ...
Views: 1133 - 11 Ways to Mitigate Insider Security Threats - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Robert SicilianoCompanies are constantly attacked by hackers, but what if those attacks come from the inside? More companies than ever before are dealing with insider security threats.Here are 11 steps that all organizations should take to mitigate these threats and protect important company data: Always ...
Views: 910 - 12 Home Security Mistakes We Make - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from Robert SicilianoSmart criminals love dumb homeowners, but even a dumb burglar can score big when the homeowner makes just a little slip in security measures. Don’t nickel-and-dime your door locks; get high quality locks. A cheap lock is cheap. Don’t hide keys. Anyone knows to check under the ...
Views: 1036 - 12 Simple Smart Ways to secure your Home - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Robert SicilianoBurglars actually peruse social media to see who’s on vacation. In fact, 69 burglars were interviewed by Edith Cowan University in Australia, and perusing social media kept coming up as a way to find victims. Keep your cyber mouth shut till you return. Here are more tips: Get to know ...
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