5 ways you're unwittingly helping identity thieves

Some everyday ways you might be unknowingly helping identity thieves steal your card information.
http://creditcardforum.com/blog/easy-ways-prevent-identity-theft/?tid=TW

Can Preschoolers Really Get Past Door Locks or Is this Hype? — Scary Symptoms

With the way some parents talk of their preschoolers’ ability to get past any door lock, you’d think these tykes were ready to design military security bases for the U.S. government. Recently there was news […]
http://scarysymptoms.com/2017/08/can-preschoolers-really-get-past-door-locks-hype/

How to avoid credit card security overkill

While protecting your credit and money is important, it’s also possible to go to unnecessary extremes, causing undue stress and hypervigilance
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/credit-card-security-overkill-1282.php?rss_lnk=01

Hundreds of Android Apps Harbored Spyware — And Even Google Didn't Know - NBC News

As many as 500 seemingly harmless apps downloaded from the Google Play store hid a dirty little secret that even the app makers weren't aware of.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hundreds-android-apps-harbored-spyware-even-google-didn-t-know-n795561

Is Your Smartphone Recording You? | KTRH

Believe it or not your smartphone may have been or still is recording you. If you own an Android phone, it is likely that you've used Google's...
http://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2017-08-24-is-your-smartphone-recording-you/

NSA Tip: Keeping Your Mobile Devices Safe | NNA

Smartphones and tablets have become one of the most important pieces of equipment for mobile Notaries. It’s imperative that you ensure your mobile devices are always safe.
https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2017/05/nsa-tip-keeping-mobile-devices-safe

Debit card cloning ring steals thousands from South Shore residents | Boston 25 News

Federal investigators say a major multi-state skim scam stealing thousands from people on the South Shore was shut down.
http://www.fox25boston.com/news/debit-card-cloning-ring-steals-thousands-from-south-shore-residents/527085141

Snapchat Safety Concerns - NBC Boston

With Snapchat's location sharing tool, allowing friends to see users' exact locations, Massachusetts State Police trooper Dustin Fitch is warning kids and parents to beware.
http://www.nbcboston.com/multimedia/Snapchat-Safety-Concerns_NECN-430947183.html

Snapchat Location Sharing Dangers - YouTube

http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert discusses Snapchat Location Sharing Dangers for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/MCEG6Rkgiis

Verizon Data Breach Affects 14 Million Customers - YouTube

Robert Siciliano http://robertsiciliano.com/ identity theft expert for @HotspotShield discusses Verizon Data Breach Affects 14 Million Customers
https://youtu.be/kjNQaBSJHoo

Some say Chinese Launching Unhackable Internet with Quantum Computing - YouTube

http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert Discusses Chinese Launching Unhackable internet with Quantum Computing and how to use VPN ...
https://youtu.be/mZJ0PiLG1bk

How Does a VPN Protect My Computer and Privacy?

Have you ever heard of a sniffer? This is a computer program that is used to decode data to make it readable, but in nefarious ways
https://www.thebalance.com/how-vpn-protects-your-computer-and-privacy-4148267

Four tips to protect your account from ATM thieves – Punch Newspapers

Automated Teller Machines are under siege more than ever from skimming. Skimming, where ATM thieves steal your PIN and account number using remote ...
http://punchng.com/four-tips-to-protect-your-account-from-atm-thieves/

Mom Finds Livestream of Young Twins' Bedroom Online

A mother of three’s worst nightmare occurred when she found out a surveillance camera in her daughters’ bedroom was hacked and livestreamed on the internet.The mother from Houston, Texas, installed the cameras around her house four years ago to keep her family safe. But now, the woman – [...]
http://popculture.com/2017/08/14/mom-finds-livestream-of-8-year-old-twins-online/

How to Leave Social Media Altogether

Have you been thinking that it’s time to make the drastic choice to remove yourself from social media? Most of us were quick to join the social media...
http://gadgetscentral.co.uk/item/8110-how-to-leave-social-media-altogether

Five things you need to know about executive protection | CSO Online

Executive protection requires risk assessment and adherence to rules. Here's how you get executive buy-in.
http://www.csoonline.com/article/2112401/business-continuity/infosec-staffing-the-six-things-you-need-to-know-about-executive-protection.html

Did White House Officials Just Fall for One of the Oldest Tricks in the Book? - NBC News

It just goes to show: You never know who you're really talking to over e-mail.
http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/email-prankster-used-old-school-tactics-allegedly-trick-white-house-n788526

Don’t reply to any emails until you read this | Moneyish - Features, essays, videos and news about money

Protect yourself from spear-phishing scams, like what reportedly hit White House staffers Anthony Scaramucci and Tom Bossert, by taking these cybersecurity steps.
https://moneyish.com/upgrade/dont-reply-to-any-emails-until-you-read-this/

Practice safe Internet on the road

It's open season on the jet set, particularly those who use open, public wireless networks.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/07/30/practice-safe-internet-road/519852001/

Online Dating Scams: How to Spot a Romance Scam When Using Dating Sites

Do you know how to avoid romance scams when dating online? Knowing these six red flags could help you save money, not to mention heartache.
http://www.highya.com/articles-guides/watch-out-for-these-6-red-flags-when-dating-online

Email Protection Tips: Training, Technology, Good Sense | Mimecast Blog

There’s no single foolproof way to protect your corporate email, but a multi-front approach goes a very long way. Read on to learn more.
https://www.mimecast.com/blog/2017/072/email-protection-tips-training-technology-good-sense/

HP Michael Howard CHIEF SECURITY ADVISOR #HP #reinventsecurity #BHUSA - YouTube

HP Michael Howard CHIEF SECURITY ADVISOR #HP #reinventsecurity #BHUSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Au7hNk1bA0

HP Dr Kimberlee Brannock ​Sr Security Advisor, HP#HP #reinventsecurity #BHUSA - YouTube

HP Dr Kimberlee Brannock ​#HP #reinventsecurity #BHUSA Risk, Compliance and Security Management Maintaining proper network and data security compliance is an...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8_9DiQUaY&feature=youtu.be

What Was Scary About Blackhat 2017?

As you might know, at the end of July, all types of hackers came to Las Vegas to attend Blackhat 2017. During the conference, some pretty scary hacks were exposed, [ ]
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Black Hat 2017 was an Amazing Event | Robert Siciliano

In July, more than 15,000 security pros, hackers, hobbyists, and researchers met in Las Vegas for the Black Hat Conference 2017 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. #HP #reinventsecurity #BHUSA
http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2017/07/29/black-hat-2017-was-an-amazing-event/

Black Hat 2017 was an Amazing Event

In July, more than 15,000 security pros, hackers, hobbyists, and researchers met in Las Vegas for the Black Hat Conference 2017 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. This was the [ ]
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Tomorrow’s Workplace: Flexible and Secure – FutureFocus

Tomorrow’s Workplace: Flexible and Secure
http://futurefocus.cio.com/tomorrows-workplace-flexible-and-secure/

Be Smart About Planning for “Smart” Technology – FutureFocus

Be Smart About Planning for “Smart” Technology
http://futurefocus.cio.com/be-smart-about-planning-for-smart-technology/

Using 'autofill' for card info is convenient, but is it safe?

Using 'autofill' for card info is convenient, but is it safe?
http://canada.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/autofill-card-info/

How to Keep Your Home Safe For Less

Bad credit and low income don't mean you can't protect what you do have! Here's how you can keep your apartment or house safe for less!
https://www.opploans.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-home-safe-for-less/

Employers: Don't let these 5 job search scams ruin your reputation

Employers beware: Today's job search scams are sophisticated, can seriously damage an employers reputation. Learn more about these job search scams here.
https://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2017/06/20/5-job-search-scams-ruin-reputation/

Newlywed ID Theft: After You Say 'I Do' | Equifax Finance Blog

Changing your name and merging accounts can put newlyweds at risk of identity theft. Here are some suggestions to help better protect your information.
https://blog.equifax.com/identity/newlywed-id-theft-after-you-say-i-do/

Expert: Half of American adults are on the FBI's biometric database - INDIEJOURNO.COM | ​Giving independent journalism a voice.

Expert: Half of American adults are on the FBI's biometric database
http://www.indiejourno.com/home/expert-half-of-american-adults-are-on-the-fbis-biometric-database

Securely Erase Hard Drives & Devices | IdentityForce®

If you ever need to discard an electronic device, make sure that you take the necessary steps to securely erase the hard drive, first.
https://www.identityforce.com/business-blog/how-to-securely-erase-your-hard-drives-devices

ISP Privacy Issues: Selling Your Personal Info | IdentityForce®

ISP privacy may soon be a thing of the past. If you want to keep your privacy in tact, it's going to be up to you. Here's what you can do.
https://www.identityforce.com/blog/isp-privacy-issue-selling-your-personal-info

The Frightening Fake Kidnapping Call And How To Protect Yourself

The Frightening Fake Kidnapping Call And How To Protect Yourself
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerrizane/2017/07/05/the-frightening-fake-kidnapping-call-and-how-to-protect-yourself/#46156f866f06

Facebook Revenge Porn: How Two Marines Helped Stop It - Rolling Stone

In the wake of Marines United, Marine vets refuse to give up as Facebook grapples with how to prevent non-consensual porn
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/facebook-revenge-porn-how-two-marines-helped-stop-it-w478930

Why a Credit Freeze May Not Be Enough | IdentityForce®

Setting up a credit freeze is a good first step, but it's not enough. You need an added layer of protection to help protect your identity.
https://www.identityforce.com/blog/credit-freeze-not-enough

Corporate Gmail Security Issues | IdentityForce®

Gmail security is a big concern because millions of malicious emails are sent to their users each and every day.
https://www.identityforce.com/business-blog/corporate-gmail-security-issues

Who's Behind the Gmail Phishing Attack? - NBC News

The Gmail phishing attack was 'particularly insidious,' according to experts, who said it was created by someone with considerable skill.
http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/who-s-behind-massive-gmail-phishing-attack-n754826

Second Hand and Discarded Devices Lead to Identity Theft

A new study was just released by the National Association for Information Destruction. What did it find? Astonishingly, about 40% of all digital devices that are found on the second-hand [ ]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IdentityTheftExpertSpeakerProtectionPreventionResourceBlog/~3/cooMntnkC5Y/

That Gmail phishing attack has taken a bizarre turn

A Twitter account from a user named Eugene Pupov took responsibility for the worm.
http://www.kwqc.com/content/news/That-Gmail-phishing-attack-has-taken-a-bizarre-turn-421402234.html

Can you be charged for unwittingly committing card fraud?

There are many ways to get into legal trouble with credit cards without intending to break the law.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/charged-unwittingly-committing-card-fraud-120000470.html

6 Ways Small Practices Can Thwart Cybercrime | Psychiatric Times

Cybercrime is a threat to even the smallest of practices, here are six ways to prevent criminals from accessing your patients' data.
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/hipaa/6-ways-small-practices-can-thwart-cybercrime

Should You Use Social Media Money Transfers For Client Payments? - Due

For freelancers and small business owners there’s a plethora of options when accepting payments from clients. One of the newer, and more interesting, options are social media payments. But, should you accept these social media money transfers from your clients? Money Transfers Through Social Media There’s no shortage of peer-to-peer payments options using social media. […]
https://due.com/blog/use-social-media-money-transfers-client-payments/

Getting Rid of an Electronic Device? Do This First…

A shocking study by the National Associated for Information Destruction has revealed some terrifying information: 40% of electronic devices found on the second-hand market contains personal information. This information includes [ ]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IdentityTheftExpertSpeakerProtectionPreventionResourceBlog/~3/6qEp1Ngyh38/

Getting Rid of an Electronic Device? Do This First… | Robert Siciliano

A shocking study by the National Associated for Information Destruction has revealed some terrifying information: 40% of electronic devices found on the second
http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2017/05/03/getting-rid-of-an-electronic-device-do-this-first/

Phishing is Getting Fishier

If you are like most of us, you have undoubtedly received an email that has asked you to click on a link. Did you click it? If you did, you [ ]
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How to Protect Privacy When Your ISP Sells Your Data

You have probably heard about the recent changes to Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, rules.
https://www.thebalance.com/protect-privacy-when-isp-sells-data-4137628

6 Ways Small Practices Can Thwart Cybercrime | Diagnostic Imaging

Cybercrime is a threat to even the smallest of practices, here are six ways to prevent criminals from accessing your patients' data.
http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/hipaa/6-ways-small-practices-can-thwart-cybercrime

Prevent a Burglary from Destroying Your Business | Gearfuse

Too many small businesses don't take adequate measures to protect themselves from robberies. Many believe the probability of being robbed is so minute they
http://www.gearfuse.com/prevent-burglary-destroying-business/

Letter to the Editor: Clean Up Social Media Posting - The Arkansas Traveler: Opinion

To all users of social media
http://www.uatrav.com/opinion/article_b8e89b86-2484-11e7-8847-138a5ff8f806.html

UMass and Northeastern University Printers Hacked

Using Technology to Catch the Brussels Terrorists

Identity Theft on the rise affecting over 13 Million | Robert Siciliano

13.1 million people were stricken by identity theft last year in America, reports a study by Javelin Strategy & Research which reveals: Many people who
http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2016/03/14/identity-theft-on-the-rise-affecting-over-13-million/

How Does a Virus Infect a Computer?

When you see a pop-up on your computer coming from your antivirus software that says “virus,” you know that there is some type of issue.
http://idtheft.about.com/od/businessidtheft/fl/How-Does-a-Virus-Infect-a-Computer.htm

IT Guys get duped Pretty Girl on Social Media

Defenses of a U.S. government agency were duped by an experimental scam created by security experts. The “scam” involved Emily Williams, a fictitious attractive woman with a credible online identity (including a real photo that was allowed by a real woman), posing as a new hire at the targeted agency.

http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2014/01/13/it-guys-get-duped-pretty-girl-on-social-media/