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Friday, October 13, 2017

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Why Does It Take Companies So Long to Admit a Hack?


Ever wonder why it takes companies so long to tell the public about a cyber security incident?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/why-does-it-take-companies-so-long-to-admit-a-hack/ar-AAsuZph

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/

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Monday, October 09, 2017

How Equifax Can Get Hacked Multiple Times, Lose Over 143 Million Records and Still Make a Profit


Equifax has had a busy year. In the span of a few months, they have had three separate data breaches, waited until executives dumped millions in stock before
https://www.biggerlawfirm.com/how-equifax-can-get-hacked-multiple-times-lose-over-143-million-records-and-still-make-a-profit/

Cyber Security - NBC Boston


Personal security and identity theft expert with hotspot Sheild, Robert Siciliano shows us cyber safety tips for stalkers, bullying, exploitation and harrassment. https://www.hotspotshield.com/
http://www.nbcboston.com/multimedia/This-Is-New-England-Cyber-Security-418509273.html

Sunday, October 08, 2017

Credit freeze costs come under fire


Following the data breach at Equifax, consumers, lawmakers ask: Why should we pay for credit bureau's blunder?
https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/credit-report-freeze-cost-under-fire.php

​Understanding VPNs and how to choose one - CNET


CNET@Work: Do you want to browse safely and connect to cloud-based services like email and social networking while working remotely? Then you're going to want a VPN service provider.
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/understanding-vpns-and-how-to-choose-one/

Friday, October 06, 2017

Protect Your Wallet From Identity Theft | Reader's Digest


If thieves get their hands on your wallet, they have critical information about you. Here's what to keep out to avoid identity theft.
https://www.rd.com/advice/saving-money/identity-theft-wallet/

Kaspersky Under Fire By Feds for Potential Kremlin Ties - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Identity theft expert discuses Kaspersky Under Fire By Feds for Potential Kremlin Ties for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/XoApPSzT6CE

Thursday, October 05, 2017

Protect Against Fraud When Financing a Home – We Know Your Home Matters®


While signing paperwork is one of the least exciting things about buying, building or refinancing your home, the day you are set to close on a loan and move onto the next chapter in your life should be uplifting and satisfying.
https://www.yourhome1source.com/blog/protect-against-fraud-when-financing-a-home/

White House Ban on Kaspersky Sends Ripple Effect Through Tech Industry - NECN


The Department of Homeland Security is ordering federal agencies not to use software made by Kaspersky Lab, whose U.S. headquarters is in Woburn, Massachusetts, over concerns of ties to Russian intelligence.
http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/White-House-Ban-on-Kaspersky-Sends-Ripple-Effect-Through-Tech-Industry-444531533.html

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

What Employers Need to Know About the Equifax Data Breach | CEB Talent Daily


Most US organizations likely have victims of the Equifax breach among their employees, whose data could be used to steal their identities and commit fraud.
https://www.cebglobal.com/talentdaily/what-employers-need-to-know-about-the-equifax-data-breach/

The US Government Is Getting Rid Of Moscow-Based Kaspersky Products


The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday directed federal departments and agencies to remove Kaspersky Lab products from their information systems.
http://fairydetox.org/2017/09/15/the-us-government-is-getting-rid-of-moscow-based-kaspersky.html

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

8 steps to protect employee benefits data from hackers | BenefitsPRO


The Equifax hack reminds us that employers need to be vigilant about keeping employee information safe, especially data from such benefits as a 401(k) plan. Here are 8 tips to help.
http://www.benefitspro.com/2017/09/21/8-steps-to-protect-employee-benefits-data-from-hac

White House Ban on Kaspersky Sends Ripple Effect Through Tech Industry - NBC Boston


The Department of Homeland Security is ordering federal agencies not to use software made by Kaspersky Lab, whose U.S. headquarters is in Woburn, Massachusetts, over concerns of ties to Russian intelligence.
http://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/White-House-Ban-on-Kaspersky-Sends-Ripple-Effect-Through-Tech-Industry-444531533.html

Sunday, October 01, 2017

Equifax data breach: What to know | Boston 25 News


Credit reporting and technology company Equifax had data compromised in what it said was a cybersecurity incident that affected 143 million customers in the U.S.
http://www.fox25boston.com/news/trending-now/equifax-data-breach-what-to-know/604991133

Can Your Fridge kill You? | KTRH


We make jokes about the toaster emailing the fridge, but could the North Koreans hack into your smart appliances and start World War three?...
http://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2017-09-18-can-your-fridge-kill-you/

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Beware of Equifax Data Breach and Get a Credit Freeze - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano discuses Beware of Equifax Data Breach and how to Get a Credit Freeze for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/wRjz9O8n0NM

Equifax Breach Raises Concerns About Employees’ Personal Data


Employers should coordinate with their third-party administrators (TPAs) so that the TPAs notify plan participants of the potential vulnerability of their 401(k) accounts.
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/lessons-from-data-breach.aspx

Friday, September 29, 2017

The Equifax breach affects millions: Protect yourself - INDIEJOURNO.COM | ​Giving independent journalism a voice.


indieJourno.com's Paul Matadeen talks to Robert Siciliano, the CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com about the impact the Equifax breach could have on the average person, and what we can do to protect yourself.
http://indiejourno.weebly.com/home/the-equifax-breach-affects-millions-protect-yourself

Equifax CFO sold stock before hacking went public? | Video News | EBL News


Hotspot Shield cyber security expert Robert Siciliano on the major hacking of Equifax.
https://eblnews.com/video/equifax-cfo-sold-stock-hacking-went-public-202230

Equifax Hacks Skims 143 Million Records from Victims - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Identiy Theft Expert Robert Siciliano discusses Equifax Hacks Skims 143 Million Records from Victims for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/ULDCdM2J16g

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Equifax Hacks Skims 143 Million Records from Victims - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Identiy Theft Expert Robert Siciliano discusses Equifax Hacks Skims 143 Million Records from Victims for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/ULDCdM2J16g

Why you might want to freeze your credit now


In the wake of the Equifax data breach that has exposed an estimated 143 million customer records to hackers, consumer credit experts have been recommending freezing one's credit as a protection against identity theft.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/why-you-should-freeze-your-credit-now/ar-AArPwnX?li=BBnbfcN

Monday, September 25, 2017

Equifax Hacks Skims 143 Million Records from Victims - YouTube


http://robertsiciliano.com/ Identiy Theft Expert Robert Siciliano discusses Equifax Hacks Skims 143 Million Records from Victims for @HotspotShield
https://youtu.be/ULDCdM2J16g

Equifax Data Breach 143M Social Security Numbers by Robert Siciliano - Dailymotion


http://robertsiciliano.com/ identity theft expert Robert Siciliano discusses Equifax Data Breach of 143M Social Security Numbers for @HotspotShield
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5zzp25

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Equifax hack protection strategies


Millions of Americans, and an undetermined number of Canadians and UK citizens have had their personal information exposed through a data breach at Equifax.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/protect-equifax-hack-165102890.html

How to Avoid Scam Contractors and Fake Charities Post-Natural Disaster


Whether it's contractors who skip town with your money or charities who only give money to themselves, here's how to steer clear of post-disaster scammers.
https://www.opploans.com/blog/avoid-scam-contractors-fake-charities-post-disaster/

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Devastating data breach at Equifax means you need to take steps to protect yourself | cleveland.com


One of the big three credit bureaus, Equifax, on Thursday confessed what's almost unbelievable -- it's been hit by a massive cybersecurity breach that compromised Social Security numbers, birthdates and other personal information on more than half of the adults in the United States. Until more details come out, you should assume you are affected by this and take several precautions.
http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/09/devastating_data_breach_at_equ.html

Equifax shares slump after massive data breach | Fox Business


Equifax Inc's shares tumbled 18 percent on Friday after the provider of consumer credit scores revealed that hackers may have stolen personal details of nearly half of the American adult population in one of the largest data breaches.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/09/08/equifax-shares-slump-after-massive-data-breach.html

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Securing Your Home’s Door: Secrets Your Locksmith Won’t Tell You


Are you making a big home security mistake? If you are leaving your doors unlocked, or if you are using low quality lock systems, you are putting yourself…and your home…at [ ]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IdentityTheftExpertSpeakerProtectionPreventionResourceBlog/~3/SiGHPFSD9Zo/

Friday, September 08, 2017

Equifax Exposed: Major Breach of Data from Major Credit Bureau | Robert Siciliano


If you haven’t yet heard, Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States, has been hacked. What does this mean for you? It means that your
http://robertsiciliano.com/blog/2017/09/08/equifax-exposed-major-breach-of-data-from-major-credit-bureau/

Equifax Exposed: Major Breach of Data from Major Credit Bureau


If you haven’t yet heard, Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States, has been hacked. What does this mean for you? It means that your [ ]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IdentityTheftExpertSpeakerProtectionPreventionResourceBlog/~3/1Uis7urpzS8/

Why You Need to Keep Your Eyes on Your Checks


While cybercrime makes all the headlines, old school checks have not fallen out of favor with thieves. Checks are still the most targeted payment form in...
https://www.depositaccounts.com/blog/2017/09/eyes-checks.html

Saturday, September 02, 2017

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