Protecting your Social Security number is smart because, in the wrong hands, your SSN might lead to various types of identity theft or fraud. These tips can help.
Companies of all sizes use online surveys to gather important market research, which they later utilize to direct product development and marketing initiatives. This critical step in the marketing...
This comprehensive identity theft protection guide overviews ways to avoid identity theft, types of identity theft, as well as identity theft statistics.
Consider this your go-to guide on how to protect personal information online, including tools and best practices that can help protect your privacy and security.
Take these steps to help avoid tax-related identity theft and help protect your potential tax refund. An IRS tool known as an IP PIN can help reduce the odds of this kind of identity theft.
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes and affects millions of americans every year. Identity thieves can use your social security number, bank account credentials, credit card numbers, or date of birth to steal your personal information. If you are a victim, you’ll need to act quickly to clear your name.
T-Mobile has confirmed unauthorized access to its data and is investigating the extent of the incident, after reports that sensitive data of 100 million T-Mobile USA customers is for sale on the web.
The Internet has blurred the lines between real world and the virtual one. Technology is barreling into our hands through smartphones at an unbelievable pace.
Data breaches are security incidents where information is accessed, stolen, and used by a cybercriminal without authorization. Data breaches impact individuals and organizations every day. Learn how a data breach occurs and how to protect your personal information.
A security breach occurs when an intruder gains unauthorized access to an organization’s protected systems and data. Cybercriminals can also exploit software bugs or upload encryption software onto a network to initiate ransomware attacks. If a cybercriminal steals confidential information, a data breach may follow
Two popular options to help protect against identity theft: credit monitoring and identity protection services. Knowing which is right for you means taking into consideration of what level of protection they each offer and what you really need:
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. Identity theft is a growing concern in today's internet landscape. Learn how to be protected against it. This is part 3 in a series of blog posts...
Credit freezes and credit locks help prevent scammers from opening accounts and taking out loans in your name. But there are important differences, too.
Equifax has announced that cybercriminals have exploited a vulnerability in their website, allowing them to gain access to certain files. The data breach appears to have taken place from mid-May through July 2017.
Ever wonder what happens when you drag old emails into the trash or delete personal records to free up space on a hard drive? You might be surprised to learn that your data may not really be gone.
Published: January 17, 2018 ·4 min read
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