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- 4 Benefits of Two Factor Authentication - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Tarun WigTwo Factor authentication is the latest advancement in information security systems. It works on the phenomenon of presenting two or more authentication factors or essentials to gain access into a secured system such as a web portal, computer device or online transaction. The different ...
Views: 9188 - iPhone Data Security : What you Need to know. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Cara MorrisiPhones can basically do everything your computers can, the difference is that you can carry your iPhone wherever you go. You can check your email, take pictures, and watch movies, surf the internet, and video chat with loved ones using your iphone. However, the more we become dependent on smart ...
Views: 4621 - Securing Personally Identifiable Information - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from James GrayWhat is the one thing people begin building from the time they are born, is the culmination of an entire life’s work, the thing that makes them unique and represents their being and is their stamp on the world? It is the same thing that can be stolen, used, and destroyed almost instantly; their ...
Views: 4583(1 vote) - How can tracking cookies affect your privacy? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Joy MaliIncreasing use of Internet and social networking sites affecting the privacy and hence identity like SSI, personal information and other important data can be tracked from cookies and social networks that lead to identity thefts, misuse of login details etc. A cookie is text file which a ...
Views: 4528 - How to secure your Data in iPhone - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Cara MorrisIf you were in grade school in the mid 1990’s, it wouldn’t be hard for you to remember how popular MAC computers were back then. MAC computers were well preferred over Microsoft windows based software, because of their user-friendly operating system. However, in the late 1990’s windows PC became ...
Views: 3903(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: 3728(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: 3663(1 vote) - What Employment Background Checks Uncover During Background Screening Process? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanJust as the personal reference checks provide the opportunity to obtain corroborating information on whether the applicant will potentially be a good addition to the company, employment background checks can uncover more information related to the ability of the organization to trust the ...
Views: 3643 - 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: 3620(4 votes) - Protect Your Identity: Dumpster Divers And Trash Pickers Steal Identities - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from sherman rogersWhat do incoming mail and outgoing trash have in common? Both are attractive to the identity thieves. Mail scams happen all the time; your trash is also a great risk to your identity. One of the most notorious cases of identity theft prosecuted was a case of dumpster diving. Dumpster diving ...
Views: 3588 - ***How To Keep The Content's Of Your Wallet -And Laptop Safe! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Denise RichardsonMany credit cards, drivers' licenses, corporate and college ids, speed passes and passports now contain RFID tags. Why should you care? Because criminals have discovered that electronic devices known as Radio Frequency Readers (or Remote Frequency Readers), readily available on the web for ...
Views: 3546(1 vote) - How Hackers Hack – Semalt Expert Concerns - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Megha ParikhIn every online factor involving a server, there is usually a risk of hacking. The Internet includes a user sending and receiving of information to a server. As a result, most of the web development focuses on the user and not the stability of the system. For this reason, people create an ...
Views: 3399 - Simple Steps You Can Do Now To Prevent Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Kathy Jo PollackAfter speaking to many groups about identity theft, I found that most people were eager to learn quick things that they could do now to help minimize their risk. With that, I have compiled my five favorite prevention tips. Keep in mind that it all starts with YOU – your wallet, your ...
Views: 3327(5 votes) - Ten Electronic Devices Security Tips When Traveling Abroad - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Dovell BonnettCyber Warefare – Safeguard Your Electronic Devices. When employees travel abroad here are ten electronic devices security tips I pulled from a recent New York Times article, “Traveling Light in a Time of Digital Thievery” by Nicole Perlroth. Nicole discusses electronic devices security ...
Views: 2941 - Do You Really Need Identity Theft Protection or is it a Waste of Money? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Robert SicilianoI see a ton of articles that say identity theft protection is not something you really need. These articles have titles like “ID Theft Protection Does Not Work,” or “The Poor Man’s Guide to ID Theft Protection.” Though some of these articles have a bit of merit, ...
Views: 2742 - Stupid Things You do Online to Compromise Your Identity - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Dovell BonnettLifehacker recently posted a great article called The Stupid Things You Do Online (and How to Fix Them). Here are some of additional comments that may also be helpful. Stupid Thing #1: You Undervalue Your Personal Data Did you know that when a company goes through valuation by a venture ...
Views: 2537 - 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: 2505(11 votes) - Protection Against Identity Theft & Identity Fraud - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Philip BirdWe all know that by adding an alarm and window locks to our houses we protect them from being burgled, we all know that if we park our car we should make sure the windows are closed and the doors locked – but how do we protect ourselves from identity theft? Of all crimes, identity fraud is ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - 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: 2434(3 votes) - Cyber Warfare: Techniques, Tactics and Tools for Security Practitioners - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Dovell BonnettWith all the news articles about China hacking into American companies, India breaking into the US Government, Wikileaks, data breaches, cyber-attacks, Pentagon elevation that cyber-attacks could be regarded as an act of war, etc., I thought I had better educate myself and make the leap from ...
Views: 2402 - Cyber Security Strategy: The 4 Laws of Information Security - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Uday PabraiTechnology infrastructure is today a critical asset with all of its digital business information being the new currency. What are the risks to sensitive business information and the associated vital assets? What are your security blind spots? Cyber security is about applying the appropriate ...
Views: 2335(1 vote) - *** Taking Control of Your Credit Identity - by The belief that you are in complete control of your own life can get you into some pretty serious trouble if you aren't careful. Your unique identity, your reputation and especially your credit scores are ruled by your own actions, but only to an extent. To be absolutely certain that your life ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Definition: Identity Theft - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Robin KIdentity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The crime takes many forms. Identity thieves may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, ...
Views: 2263(1 vote) - 7 things you need to know about patents in the manufacturing industry - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Iqra ShabbirIf you are active in the manufacturing industry, chances are that you are dealing with patents, or at least have heard of patents. This can be patents on inventions of your own company, but also patents from suppliers, customers or competitors. Below you can read what you need to know for sure ...
Views: 2257 - Scam Alert-Con Artists Tried To Take My Money - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from DeAnna TroupeBefore I start my cautionary article, let me say how much I love the selfgrowth.com community. This is a wonderful place for people that want to improve their lives. Okay with that being said, this is the Internet. Dishonest people are everywhere and they use the good will that is generated on ...
Views: 2237 - Tis the Season for Scams - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe Silly Season is upon us but that doesn’t mean you have to be silly. The ACCC is warning that at this time of year scammers prey on people’s generosity and vulnerability. Their SCAMwatch site has revealed their “12 Scams of Christmas” which include scams around holiday accommodation, flight ...
Views: 2218 - 20, Yes 20 Home Safety Security Tips - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Robert SicilianoThere are really so very many ways to protect and make your home safe as well as secure—ways you’d never even think of, so here they are, as well as the classic ways that many people still neglect to implement. Big numbers. Make sure your house’s address numbers are very ...
Views: 2201 - Is LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Services Legitimate? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Greg FordIdentity theft continues to rise annually. The Federal Trade Commission predicts that nearly 9,000,000 of the general public will get their identity stolen this year. You should be aware that ID theft can adopt numerous forms. The usual things that we often hear about is identity thieves getting ...
Views: 2188 - Green card Features and INS USCIS DHS CBP ICE Responcibilities - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Venu mssiGreen card permits to live and work permanently in the USA without any restrictions. Green card is an Immigration visa, so it takes some long time. But if you take immigration help from American Immigration Lawyers Association (formally called AILA), you can get green card quickly. Green ...
Views: 2175 - Don’t Surrender Your Privacy Just Because a Store Clerk Asks For Your ID! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Dovell BonnettJust say no when pushy sales clerks ask for TOO MUCH personal information.Well the Christmas season is upon us and we’re all out there shopping for presents for our loved ones. Just recently I was shopping at Best Buy to purchase some computer components, but when I got home I found that one ...
Views: 2151 - 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: 2145(1 vote) - 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: 2101(7 votes) - Why Privacy on the Internet May Offer Security Risks - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottUnfortunately in this age your privacy on the internet may put both you and others at risk! The uproar over the NSA having access to your private data reflecting your activities online has drawn global attention! This outcry is all about whether a persons privacy online is being violated by such ...
Views: 2097 - Preventing Physical Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Dovell BonnettPhysical identity theft occurs when thieves come in close contact with their victims or the information they’re stealing. for example, Thieves may engage in dumpster diving, where they look through garbage, or literally dumpsters. to find papers with account numbers, addresses, name of family ...
Views: 2092 - ID Theft - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Mike Samadi(Copyrighted Material) Dear friends and readers: In my previous blogs and bulletins, I discussed ID theft/fraud and scams. Listen to the reports/news about a neighbor (a couple) in an apartment stolen other neighbors ID and lived richly OFF those people's IDs. There are so many other ways ...
Views: 2087(1 vote) - The Reason Website Security Is Important To Protect Your Internet Presence - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Gurhan DemirkanOne of the worst feelings you'll have is understanding somebody hacked to the private and personal information in the interest of stealing it or simply harming your data files. Every time a hacker obtains information of your computer, for example private or secure customer billing information or ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - 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: 2068(3 votes) - 3 Methods Identity Thieves Utilize In Order To Skim Your Personal Data - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Daryl CampbellIt looks like having to pay by check is about to go the route of the analog TV. For many years check fraud was rampant and an issue police officials had a tough time dealing with. It is now on the decline as reported by the Financial Crime Enforcement Network. Why is it on the decline? Evidently ...
Views: 2057 - Don’t Wait for Windows 8 to Secure Your Passwords - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Dovell BonnettThis week the press is all agog about how Windows 8 is going to “securely” manage passwords. Win 8 will do this with LiveID, syncing passwords across multiple computer platforms, using “TrustedID” to authenticate the computer, and storing all your long complex passwords in the cloud or on your ...
Views: 2025 - How to evaluate an online Home Mortgage Lender and Identify Deceiving Internet Advertising - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Judith SellensWhich Internet lender do you choose to originate your loan? One way is to search the internet for a mortgage lender near your location. Search results for many lenders appear, and you want to make a sound choice. A good beginning is to look at the name of the suggested lender site. Is ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - ***Medical Id Theft...Are You Paying For Surgeries You Didn't Have? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Denise RichardsonThere are two facets to medical identity theft; one is financial and the other involves your health care. Medical identity theft happens when a thief uses your social security number or health insurance to obtain medical services and health care benefits –including prescriptions, without ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Patrol Software Labs Review - Easiest Way to Protect your Computer and your Identity - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Florencia CintrónSecurity Software is really a general term explaining any program that prevents unauthorized activity using the pc, a network or perhaps a computing atmosphere. The two primary risks to some computer are unauthorized access by humans or damage triggered by malicious programs. A lot of ...
Views: 1973 - The Cost of Identity Theft is $4865 Per Person - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John MignanoA November 2010 study revealed that 79% of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about identity theft, with 42% being very or extremely concerned. Yet, only 12% are enrolled in an identity theft protection program. Further analysis revealed that identity theft costs about $4865 per ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Java Smart Cards provides Portability and Security - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jacob WatsonJava is known as a programming language that quiet efficiently runs on many computers and it runs even in some mobile phones too. One must not confuse this program with the JavaScript as that is a scripting language that is commonly used by the web browsers. Java can be considered as an ...
Views: 1940 - 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: 1905(1 vote) - 7 CyberSecurity Laptop Tips - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Victor SwindellI once had a cordless phone that had multiple channels that allowed you to switch channels. One day I accidentally unplugged it when cleaning, when I went to pick up the handset to make a call, I was amazed that the receiver was picking up the phone conversation of someone in the apartment ...
Views: 1904 - 2012 – The Year of Cyber Espionage? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Dovell BonnettLucian Constantin’s recent article “Expect more cyber-espionage, sophisticated malware in ’12, experts say” states that cyber-attacks in 2012 will increase with more sophisticated malware. Certainly companies like MicroTrend, Symantec and others have their work cut out for them to eradicate ...
Views: 1885 - Zappos Data Breach - Customer Safety and Security - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Dovell BonnettOnline shoe and apparel shop Zappos, now owned by Amazon, reported earlier this week that 24 million users names, e-mail addresses, billing and shipping addresses, phone numbers, and the last four digits of credit card numbers may have been illegally accessed. In response to this breach, Zappos ...
Views: 1876 - Exactly How Newbies Improve Credit Score - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from faye bryantIf you just purchase goods with cash you may not have very high credit ratings. You will need to improve your credit score before lenders will give you financing. The following are the ways to improve your credit score properly. Opening a bank account is one way to show the lending company ...
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