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Sunday, December 31, 2017

Robert Siciliano on China's World Internet Conference - YouTube


The World Internet Conference attracted world-wide talent to Wuzhen, China. Tech and political leaders came together to discuss the future of the internet, a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jcNcjLGAd0

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Steps to Take Before…and After…You Lose a Phone


Losing your phone is a nightmare scenario, and even if it was just an accident and not stolen, many of us feel totally victimized by it.
https://www.thebalance.com/steps-to-take-before-and-after-losing-a-phone-4156589

Friday, December 29, 2017

Thursday, December 28, 2017

How the Uber Breach Could Affect ALL of Your Passwords


You probably heard about the huge Uber breach in 2016. More than 57 million accounts were compromised. Follow these steps to protect yourself.
https://www.thebalance.com/how-the-uber-beach-could-affect-your-passwords-4155863

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Do You Really Need Identity Theft Protection or is it a Waste of Money? | Robert Siciliano


I 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, they totally miss the point.
http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2017/12/19/really-need-identity-theft-protection-waste-money/

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

How to Remove/Fix Malware From Your Windows PC


There are a number of signs that you might see when your PC is infected with malware. These include slow performance, more pop-ups, and other things.
https://www.thebalance.com/remove-fix-malware-from-your-windows-pc-4154848

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Protect Your Identity From Holiday Charity Scams


During the holidays, it is common for people to donate money to people who are less fortunate. But beware of these holiday scammers.
https://www.thebalance.com/protect-identity-from-holiday-charity-scams-4154602

Monday, December 11, 2017

Failures that can cost CISO jobs


Uma grande, mas evitável violação de segurança pode facilmente levar à demissão de um CISO. Mas alguns erros menos óbvios podem levar ao mesmo.
https://www.computerworld.com.pt/2017/11/23/falhas-que-podem-custar-o-emprego-aos-ciso/

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Holiday hackers: How to keep your business safe | Fox Business


Many holiday deals are expected to span the duration of the season this year, providing consumers with more reasons to shop and cybercriminals with ample opportunity to target businesses and individuals.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/11/22/holiday-hackers-how-to-keep-your-business-safe.html

Friday, December 08, 2017

How to Use a VPN to Protect Your Mobile Phone - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Identity theft expert Robert Siciliano discusses How to Use a VPN to Protect Your Mobile Phone for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/k1wy7uLsdmU

Thursday, December 07, 2017

Millions falling victim to cell phone hacking | WPFO


PORTLAND (WGME) -- Millions of people are falling victim to cell phone hacking, resulting in account fraud takeover.The mobile devices connect us to the cyber world, but in the real world, hackers have found a way into your phone. It’s something cyber expe
http://fox23maine.com/news/local/millions-falling-victim-to-cell-phone-hacking

Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Scam apps could lead to big problems | KTRH


If you’ve ever downloaded a retail store app or shopped online, there’s a good chance you could get scammed.Two in five U.S. consumers have fallen...
https://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2017-11-24-scam-apps-could-lead-to-big-problems/

Monday, December 04, 2017

Preventing Black Friday cyber scams | On Air Videos | Fox Business


Hotspot Shield Security analyst Robert Siciliano on how consumers can defend against the cyber threat on Black Friday and throughout the holiday shopping season.
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/5653686050001/?#sp=show-clips

Sunday, December 03, 2017

Millions falling victim to cell phone hacking | WGME


PORTLAND (WGME) -- Millions of people are falling victim to cell phone hacking, resulting in account fraud takeover.The mobile devices connect us to the cyber world, but in the real world, hackers have found a way into your phone. It’s something cyber expe
http://wgme.com/news/local/millions-falling-victim-to-cell-phone-hacking

Saturday, December 02, 2017

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Preventing Black Friday cyber scams


Hotspot Shield Security analyst Robert Siciliano on how consumers can defend against the cyber threat on Black Friday and throughout the holiday shopping season.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/preventing-black-friday-cyber-scams/vi-BBFrIal

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

5 fireable offenses that could cost CISOs their jobs


Sure, a big preventable breach might easily cost a CISO his or her job--just ask Susan Mauldin, the former Equifax CISO. A few less obvious missteps could do the same.
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3237797/it-careers/5-missteps-that-could-cost-cisos-their-jobs.html

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Holiday Shoping Security with @HotspotShield - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identityy Theft Expert discusses Holiday Shoping Security with @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/qDAmLXD4SAQ

Monday, November 27, 2017

Your Web Cam Hacked Can Lead to Identity Theft - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identity theft expert discusses how Your Web Cam Hacked Can Lead to Identity Theft for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/02iWKrr1mbI

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Shipping Scams That Could Ruin Your Holidays | Experian


With the holidays just around the corner, scammers are getting ready for their big score. Here are the most pervasive holiday retail shipping scams.
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/shipping-scams-that-could-ruin-your-holidays/

Friday, November 24, 2017

After Equifax, Is Getting Rid of Social Security Numbers a Good Idea?


After the Equifax data breach and so many other data breaches in the past year alone, it’s enough to make you squeamish every time you use your social security...
https://www.depositaccounts.com/blog/2017/10/equifax-rid-social-security-numbers-good-idea.html

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Krack WiFi Attack Sacks WPA2 Encryption - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Speaker and Expert discusses Krack WiFi Attack Sacks WPA2 Encryption for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/i0Tf1aHYUoc

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Protect Your Identity From Holiday Charity Scams


During the holidays, it is common for people to donate money to people who are less fortunate. But beware of these holiday scammers.
https://www.thebalance.com/protect-identity-from-holiday-charity-scams-4154602

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Friday, November 17, 2017

School Districts Data Hacked and Held For Ransom - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert discusses School Districts Data Hacked and Held For Ransom for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/nklEiLDWhYI

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Australian Defense Contractor Hacked With US Military Data - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert discuses Australian Defense Contractor Hacked With US Military Data for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/fq9ucpC6IxM

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Wanted: An Alternative to the SSN


White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce is calling for replacements to the Social Security numbering system. Here's what you need to know.
http://www.ebix.com/blog/wanted-alternative-ssn/

Monday, November 13, 2017

3 Tips to Reduce Cybersecurity Gaps | CSO Online


CSO offers the latest information and best practices on business continuity and data protection, best practices for prevention of social engineering scams, malware and breaches, and tips and advice abut security careers and leadership.
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3236145/data-breach/3-tips-to-reduce-cybersecurity-gaps.html

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

Virtual Kidnapping Is a Scary Stalking Scam


Don't get scammed by virtual kidnappings. The FBI has a recommendation for anyone who gets a phone call like this.
https://www.thebalance.com/virtual-kidnapping-scams-4153894

Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Social Security Number Scams to Steal Your Identity


Following the recent massive hack of Equifax, experts are now warning consumers about the possibility of fake calls, texts, emails, and social media.
https://www.thebalance.com/social-security-number-scams-identity-theft-4153849

Monday, November 06, 2017

Wanted from Small Business: Free, Fast, Secure WiFi | PCWorld


Reaching out to wireless influencers, we discovered three main areas or focus for business owners who offer, or want to offer free WiFi: security, speed and management. Here’s what they had to say.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3234635/internet/wanted-from-small-business-free-fast-secure-wifi.html

Dating apps — and safety – Campus News


In this new device-obsessed culture, it seems only natural that people are making love connections (or at least trying to) over their iPhones, iPads or Androids. Safety issues are an increasing concern, but first here’s a roundup of a few popular applications:
http://cccnews.info/2017/10/22/dating-apps-and-safety/

Saturday, November 04, 2017

10 Ways to Secure Your Identity for Free - TheStreet


With the massive Equifax data breach still firmly entrenched in the minds of U.S. adults, the pendulum is swinging higher toward identity protection. Here are ten ways to cover your six.
https://www.thestreet.com/amp/slideshow/14344459/1/fast-fix-10-ways-to-secure-your-identity-for-free.html

Friday, November 03, 2017

How to protect yourself from online identity theft


A tech expert says identity theft is a major concern for internet users this comes amid reports that the personal information of 30-million South Africans has been leaked.
https://www.enca.com/technology/how-to-protect-yourself-from-online-identity-theft

Thursday, November 02, 2017

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Beware, online identity thieves are getting smarter – Punch Newspapers


You have known that you should not fall for those emails that promise your share of an inheritance if only you will send over your banking informat...
http://punchng.com/beware-online-identity-thieves-are-getting-smarter/

Friday, October 27, 2017

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Cyber Security Awareness Month - The online threats you need to know about now


Every October has been set aside as National Cyber Security Awareness Month - a public service campaign to educate people about risks to their online privacy. This year's campaign is especially pressing with the recent cyberattacks on Equifax, the DNC and more. Cyber security awareness is at an all-time high. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you about major online threats that you need to know about, and how to protect your personal information from hackers.
https://www.komando.com/listen/episode/2710

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

10-Step Guide to Recover After Your Social Security Number Is Stolen | GOBankingRates


Over 15 million Americans were identity theft victims in 2016, and that number could skyrocket in the wake of the recent Equifax data breach. The Equifax hack compromised over 145 million...
https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/protect-bank-account-identity-thief-steals-social-security-number/

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

10 Real Estate Scams That You Need To Avoid Today | Scam Detector


Residential real estate tips and home buying scams that you want to know about: from mortgage closing date fraud and arc fault breakers to real estate news and fake lawyers - all exposed here.
http://www.scam-detector.com/houses-and-properties-scams/10-real-estate-scams-that-you-need-to-avoid-today

Monday, October 23, 2017

Is Your Data Safe With a Robo Advisor?


Affordability and digital know-how are steering more and more investors to robo advisors, and that can mean good or bad news for financial consumers.
https://money.usnews.com/investing/investing-101/articles/2017-10-10/is-your-data-safe-with-a-robo-advisor

Sunday, October 22, 2017

How to Prevent Identity Theft After Equifax | Reader's Digest


We've outlined what you need to know and do to protect yourself and your personal information from identity theft going forward after the Equifax breach.
https://www.rd.com/culture/tips-prevent-identity-theft-cyber-scams-equifax/

Protect yourself against a debit card cloning ring for Hotspot Shield VPN - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Personal Security and Identity Theft Speaker ROBERT SICILIANO How to protect yourself against a debit card cloning ring for @Hots...
https://youtu.be/C_2oobLu0ps