“Identity theft” is a term banks invented for “fraud” that takes the onus off them and pushes it onto consumers. It’s not their fault they made a loan to the wrong person; it’s your fault for “your” Social Security Number or other identifying information being stolen (even if i...
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud is a type of identity theft where a malicious third party “takes over” an online account such as bank accounts, social media profiles, or email addresses. ATO takes advantage of users’ vulnerabilities, such as reusing passwords and falling victim to phishing scam...
If you are a victim of identity theft, you may spend an average of 607 hours and at least, a $1000, in clearing your name. Make sure that your computer is not one of the sources of confidential information. Protecting yourself online is as much a digital literacy as being information ...
Users can quickly and easily protect themselves against most hacking attempts by using authentication protocols. Learn how to create secure passwords. 6. Create Data Backups Data management and backup are the foundation of all security solutions. If a hard drive becomes infected with malware or a ...
Identity Theft: Misuse of your personal information for financial gain. Understanding these threats is the first step in building an effective cybersecurity strategy for your family. Key security practices to keep in mind The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has developed core mitigation strategies...
It’s never too early toprotect against cybercrime. Tax time can be a cybercriminal’s paradise, as there are so many more opportunities to prey upon vulnerable small businesses. And even if you’ve already filed your 2018 returns, you’re still at risk, as fraudsters don’t take time of...
Threats to home routers and how to defend against them 1. Malicious actors commonly abuse the default passwords on IoT devices, as we’ve seen recently with theIP camera-targeting botnet Persirai. Routers are in a similar situation as they are devices built and configured for ease-of-use—sh...
5. Lack of Protection Against Antivirus and Malware Devices without adequate security software are vulnerable to attacks. Unfortunately, many remote employees are unaware of the kind of security software they need on their computers to keep them secure. ...
GLAAD noted thatTikTokandTwitterare the only two companies with an explicit policy against theharmful anti-LGBTQ microaggressionsdeadnaming and misgendering. GLAAD recommended that Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube "make a policy commitment to protecting transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming...
8. Identify and mitigate against 3rd party risk. With proper configuration, cloud-based technology is a secure and modern way to work, and COVID-19 has certainly accelerated its adoption. Looking beyond the immediate dangers, though, with many family offices adopting new operating models, they ...