Guest Post by Lori Wade The current business environment is incredibly competitive and relentless. With excessive competition, companies will take any measure necessary to surpass the competition. That includes stealing sensitive information from their competitors. This is a serious offense that could cost the company millions in fines, while CEOs get prison time for several years. Nevertheless, companies still take that risk. However, companies are not the only threats that you face in this industry, as hackers can hold your private and confidential information ransom. Hence why your company ..read more

Guest Post by Dan Matthews What is your company doing to prevent the next big cyber attack? If you don't have a good answer to that question, then you are putting your business at risk. Every year, cyber attacks from all around the globe are infiltrating the computers of businesses and consumers alike, and the companies that take the biggest hits are finding it harder to bounce back. The fact is that you never know when the next big data breach will occur, but if you prepare accordingly, you can prevent your business from becoming a victim. Know the risks As sad as it is to think about, every ..read more

Disney+, a new streaming TV and movie service provided by Disney, allows customers to view everything from classic movies to original, exclusive television shows. Although the streaming service has only been active since November 12, 2019, customers have already complained about technical issues with their Disney+ accounts. Many customers were not able to access their Disney+ accounts and, therefore, were not able to use the company’s streaming services. And it turns out, these Disney+ technical issues may be correlated to a customer hacking situation. What happened Many Disney+ users claimed ..read more

The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and gifts. And it's a season that you may look forward to all year. Unfortunately, you're not the only one. Scammers also look forward to the holiday season each year because of the large number of holiday shoppers, who, to be honest, often end up being pretty easy targets. Most holiday shoppers are likely more focused on getting the best deals and gifts than they are on maintaining their personal security and privacy throughout the holiday season. If you still have some holiday shopping to do this year, you’ll want to make sure that you don’t fall ..read more

Guest Post by Kayla Matthews Identity theft happens when someone gets ahold of your private and personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank account information. With access to this data, criminals can make purchases and commit fraud. The elderly are often targets for such scams. They have more money, are less suspicious, and are not always entirely aware of new technology. While this is a concerning topic, here are six ways that seniors can keep themselves safe: 1. Adopt safe online behaviors Identity thieves do most of their work on the internet, so it's important to ope ..read more

Guest Post by Kayla Matthews Don't let the funny name fool you. The identity theft tactic known as "smishing" is anything but cute. In fact, it's one of the most personal, invasive and, unfortunately, effective ways to separate somebody from their important information. What is smishing and how does it happen? “Smishing” sounds a little like “phishing.” So what makes them different?Phishing is where an unscrupulous individual attempts to trick somebody else into giving up their account credentials, financial information, or another piece of sensitive personal information. Hackers make these at ..read more

Guest Post by Kayla Matthews As the 2020 census draws nearer, you may be concerned about identity theft. The U.S. census only happens once every ten years, so you may not be used to what it looks like or how it works. This uncertainty can be stressful, and the presence of scammers doesn't help.The census is a golden opportunity for identity thieves. People across the nation are expecting someone to ask them personal questions, making it easy to get sensitive information just by asking. These scammers may make you wary of participating in the real census.Even with scams aside, the idea of a cen ..read more

Guest Post by Kayla Matthews In this age of massive data breaches, identity theft is arguably more likely now compared to when people did not share their information so freely online. One of the precautions you can take to protect against identity theft is to activate a credit freeze. Here's a breakdown about what that means, plus what else you can do to keep your identity safe. What is a credit freeze? A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, closes access to your credit report. Then, it's harder for people to fraudulently open new accounts in your name. Creditors generally want to s ..read more

Passwords might not seem like a big deal in your everyday life, but in reality, they’re what stands between you and countless cyber criminals.  report_problem Attention: Data breaches are still a major threat. According to Forbes, "more than 4 billion records were exposed by data breaches” within the first six months of 2019. Since passwords play a big part in modern data breach scenarios, reviewing and securing your passwords should be on the top of your family security audit checklist.  When creating passwords, you and your family members might just think it’s easier to use the sam ..read more

Unfortunately, not everyone practices proper password management. And, in this digital age, how you manage your passwords can be the ultimate determining factor between staying safe and falling victim to identity theft and other serious cyber crimes. When you think of password management, you may think that you can just change some of your most-used passwords once and not have to worry. Although that’s a good beginning step, there are so many other factors you have to consider in order to practice good password management.  One huge mistake that people make when it comes to passwords is t ..read more