Top 10 Tips for Securing Your Mobile Devices and Sensitive Client Data

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The Top 7 Things You Need in Your Survival Kit

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Home security for travelers: The latest and greatest, plus some old-school standbys - The Boston Globe

You can take many steps to ensure your home remains safe, from beefing up lighting and making sure doors and windows are secure, to adding a simple do-it-yourself security system.
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Expert Home Security Tips and Tricks | PennyMac

Learn how you can use everything from high-tech systems to what you post on social media to keep your home safe and secure.
https://www.pennymacusa.com/blog/expert-home-security-tips-tricks

Your Social Security Card Gets Stolen: Now What?

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Why You Should Take a Woman’s Self-Defense Class | Robert Siciliano

Many crimes against women are categorized as “crimes of opportunity.” The attacker doesn’t seem to care if the chance to attack comes in a large, busy city or in a small, sleepy town. If he sees a woman and he has intentions of attacking, he’s going to strike…assuming he can get away with it. […]
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Why You Should Take a Woman’s Self-Defense Class

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Robert Siciliano on China's World Internet Conference | Video News | EBL News

The World Internet Conference attracted world-wide talent to Wuzhen, China. Tech and political leaders came together to discuss the future of the internet, and ways in which...
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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...
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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

What to do when permission to use a card is revoked

If you are given authority to use a card and then that permission is revoked, make repayment arrangements for unapproved charges in writing.
https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/permission-use-card-revoked.php?aid=2741cce8&rss_lnk=17

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

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/

Pirate FM - News - Child approached by stranger walking home from school

A warning has gone out in St Austell
https://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/2450302/child-approached-by-stranger-walking-home-from-school/

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

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

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/

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

Uber Hack Leaves 57 Million Victims in its Wake by Robert Siciliano - Dailymotion

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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
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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
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57 million Uber customers and drivers affected by hack

Uber paid hackers to conceal the breach and trusting them to delete the data.
http://www.wcvb.com/article/57-million-uber-customers-and-drivers-affected-by-hack/13823836

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/

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.
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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
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Can Uber trust the hackers who deleted the stolen data? Experts weigh in. - NBC News

Uber is confident the hackers kept their word - but security experts say it is impossible to know whether something has ever truly been deleted.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/can-uber-trust-hackers-who-deleted-stolen-data-experts-weigh-n823296

Cyber hackers troll for Thanksgiving shoppers: 5 tips to stay safe | Fox Business

For thieves all around the globe it is prime stealing season.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/11/21/cyber-hackers-troll-for-thanksgiving-shoppers-5-tips-to-stay-safe.html

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

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

Holiday Shoping Security with @HotspotShield - YouTube

http://robertsiciliano.com/ Robert Siciliano Identityy Theft Expert discusses Holiday Shoping Security with @HotspotShield
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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
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Robots could be used as weapons of mass destruction, cyber Security expert warns | Fox Business

Many companies are testing out human-like robots to assist in traditional human activities from packaging and supply chain to policing and military drills.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/11/17/robots-could-be-used-as-weapons-mass-destruction-cyber-security-expert-warns.html

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/

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

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
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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

Are Zombie Accounts Putting Your Personal Data at Risk? - TheStreet

So-called zombie accounts are creeping up on unwary consumers, who could lose key personal data, and plenty of cash, as a result.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/14394132/1/are-zombie-accounts-putting-your-personal-data-at-risk-.html

This company says these holiday toys put you at risk for security hacks

According to BBC, the company Which? has asked retailers to stop selling popular toys with security issues.
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865692740/This-company-says-these-holiday-toys-put-you-at-risk-for-security-hacks.html

Crooks have new ways to attack Your Computer and Phone | KTRH

New malware changes your Google search results to make the top results malicious links. Those links lead to files with viruses.Computer...
https://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2017-11-14-crooks-have-new-ways-to-attack-your-computer-and-phone/

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

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

10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Holiday Identity Theft

Use password managers and other ways to protect from scams.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/10-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-holiday-identity-theft/ss-AAuvAEf

Security is Layered – There is NO Home Security Magic Bullet

Is your home secure? You might believe it is, but if you aren’t using layered security, it’s probably not as secure as you think. What’s layered security? It means that [ ]
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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/

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

Licking County GOP campaigns mistakenly share donors bank information

The bank information of dozens of donors to two Licking County Republican candidates was mistakenly shared for public viewing.
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/2017/10/31/licking-county-mistakenly-shares-gop-donors-bank-information/814012001/

How to Protect Your Credit During an Extended Overseas Trip | Student Loan Hero

If you’re planning to head overseas for a while, it’s crucial that you know how to protect your credit while you’re gone.
https://studentloanhero.com/featured/how-to-protect-your-credit-traveling-abroad/

Informed Delivery: Will someone else sign up to see your mail?

The Postal Service's Informed Delivery program emails photos of your mail to you before it arrives.
http://www.app.com/story/money/business/consumer/press-on-your-side/2017/10/27/informed-delivery-postal-service-mail/803121001/

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

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

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:
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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

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

What to Do If Your Financial Information Is Stolen

Last year about 15.4 million people were victims of identity theft and fraud -- here's what to do if you're one of them.
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/what-do-if-your-financial-information-stolen-ncna810276

Here are the only 3 times you should use a debit card

Credit cards offer more protection and rewards, but there are a few occasions when debit makes more sense.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/17/when-to-use-a-debit-card-instead-of-a-credit-card.html