Your Online Data Security may be in Danger if you use Skype
Skype is often praised for being free to use, but your online data security may be the real price you...
Read MoreWhy the boss should also be the privacy expert
If you're the head of a company, it's your duty to be no less than a privacy expert. Cyber criminals...
Read MoreScorecard grades tech companies’ online privacy protection efforts
Facebook, AT&T, Verizon and Apple do almost nothing about the online privacy protection of your data.
Read MoreSocial Media Privacy Laws Provide Protection for Employers and Employees
Depending on where you live, you may be able to retain some of your social media privacy, even if some...
Read MoreCyber Security Expert John Sileo on Free WiFi Hotspots
Cyber Security Expert John Sileo tells you how to protect yourself against hackers on Free WiFi Hotspots
Read MoreHow long will Weiner’s bad online reputation haunt him?
Anthony Weiner is notorious for a gaffe made on Twitter, but will his online reputation recover?
Read More2 Truths & a Lie: Venture Capital Frenzy Misses Cyber Security Mark
Venture capital is targeting cyber security firms. This is a positive trend, but the VCs need to factor in the...
Read MoreAnti-fraud training could keep you from getting peeled like The Onion
The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again, in a case that could have been avoided through anti-fraud training.
Read MoreWill cyber security training shield us from Chinese espionage?
The Pentagon has now openly accused China of launching online attacks on the U.S. Will your cyber security training withstand...
Read MoreCyber theft ring scoffs at fraud prevention in $45 million heist
How good is our fraud prevention if thieves can heist $45 million in a matter of hours?
Read MoreOnline reputation site must defend itself after losing customer data
Online reputation services have a special responsibility to keep clients safe. How can you protect yourself when the very company...
Read MoreGladys Kravitz is Sniffing FREE WiFi Hotspots for Your Secrets
If you use free WiFi hotspots, you're asking to have your data sniffed, stolen and abused. Here are 3 helpful...
Read MoreAre Millennials ignoring online privacy protection?
The Millennial generation tends to have a lax approach to online privacy protection - and it might put all of...
Read MoreA Darker Google: Shodan displays corporate internet privacy weaknesses
When was the last time you checked the internet privacy settings on your photocopier? Chances are your office is more...
Read MoreData breach sees millions violated in LivingSocial hack
Do you use the discount site LivingSocial? If so, your email and password could now be a little more "social"...
Read MoreMobile security training imperative for new gadgets like Google Glass
Google Glass shows us why there's never been a better time to increase focus on mobile security training.
Read MoreTwitter privacy expert John Sileo talking with 9News on the AP hack
This Tweet disrupted the stock market as well as gold and oil prices: "Two explosions in the White House and...
Read MoreOnline identity nightmare: will Twitter meet the challenge? Will we?
The jaw-dropping attack on the Associated Press earlier this week may finally cause Twitter to start safeguarding our online identity...
Read MoreAssociated Press Twitter Account Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
The Associated Press' primary Twitter account was hacked today, allegedly by the Syrian Electronic Army, who posted a fake bombing...
Read MoreYour online reputation has a life of its own…even after you die
Here's a spooky thought: there's a good chance your online reputation could outlive you on the web - and still...
Read MoreFraud awareness training: Catch liars and keep your secrets safe
Some fundamental fraud awareness training can help in your everyday life: next time someone's talking about your information, watch their...
Read MoreWordPress a new target in latest online data security threat
Do you manage a blog or company site powered by Wordpress? If so, your online data security may be in...
Read MoreSocial media privacy? Facebook snoops even when you're not logged in
Despite their claim to being aware of social media privacy, "Big Brother" Facebook continues to mine user activity for ad...
Read MoreCyber security expert: SEC chairman pointing efforts in right direction
Mary Jo White, the new chairwoman of the SEC, looks like she's making investors' online security a priority. Will it...
Read MoreIdentity theft and fraud a pitfall, even for government workers
Though businesses have reasons to be concerned about their susceptibility to identity theft and fraud, government contractors should be fine,...
Read MoreOnline privacy alert: Who’s reading your Gmail? It might be the FBI
Everybody knows that online privacy is in the eye of the beholder. The FBI is stepping up its game -...
Read MoreFacebook scoffs at social media privacy by taking over Home page
All Facebook Home will cost you is... well ... your right to social media privacy on your Android phone. That's...
Read MoreFraud protection called to testify: John Roberts’ credit info stolen
If you're on the fence about the merits of fraud protection, just trust me: if it can happen to a...
Read MoreDo you have the right cyber security training to take a joke?
A coworker sends you an email that promises funny pictures or a viral video. You click, forgetting what you'd learned...
Read MoreData security breach attacks intensify as banks’ websites are struck
Major American banks saw hackers take over their websites recently. We're talking about an explicit data security breach disabling official...
Read MoreData privacy not really a big part of Big Data
Big Data is an economic juggernaut as well as a ripe opportunity to forfeit your profitable data privacy. Businesses and...
Read MoreIdentity theft training crucial for companies great and small
With all the news about fraud hitting big name companies, you might think that identity theft training is only for...
Read MoreeBay online fraud leaves you saddled with debt, junk you didn’t order
Sending unwanted orders to the innocent is an old, online fraud scam that most of us are aware of. But...
Read MoreOnce you go hack, you’ll never go back: Facebook scheme wreaking havoc on digital reputation
Facebook identity thefts are nothing new. The social media site has been the vehicle for all sorts of fake links...
Read MoreProduct Review: Deluxe High Security Checks offer banking security
Proper check fraud prevention is of the utmost importance, especially at a time when instances of data crime are on...
Read MoreEmbarrassing hack has movie studio turning fifty shades of red
A hack doesn't always target your personal secrets or your bank account. If you're a celebrity, sometimes it's enough to...
Read MoreFraud Training (Not Technology) is the Achilles Heel of Cyber Security
Ignoring fraud training as the foundation of your cyber security strategy is like counting on Google to educate your kids....
Read MoreCheck washing & check fraud can dirty your spring cleaning
Watch this quick video to see how easy check fraud is using a simple check washing technique and how easy...
Read MoreStop Check Fraud with Security Checks
Security checks safeguard you not only against check washing, but other high tech forms of check fraud as well. Find...
Read MoreGoogle drove by your house and took down your information without you knowing…
It's not just hackers that make a habit of scooping your information. Google has had a notoriously dodgy record when...
Read MoreLook before you 'like': The unseen perils of being friendly on Facebook
Social media seems to be all about spreading the love. If you like something, you show it by clicking the...
Read MoreCelebrity hackers target Michelle Obama, Hollywood stars and… you!
What exactly separates you from Michelle Obama and the growing list of ID theft victims? Certainly you aren't as likely...
Read MoreMore information revealed on Facebook hackers
Remember those strikes against Facebook, Apple and Microsoft a few weeks ago? New data has given us a little more...
Read MoreDarwin Awards: identity thief thinks she looks more like victim than victim does
Bloopers: An identity thief in Colorado presents the very same driver's license she stole from a waitress TO the waitress...
Read MoreScam callers prey on the uninformed, even today
Here's a classic criminal chestnut: the phone rings. It's an operator from the government, informing you that you've been selected...
Read MoreInsightOne20 Small Business Conference in Los Angeles
Those interested in how to prevent identity theft can attend the InsightOne20 conference on March 16, where John Sileo will...
Read MoreThieves could now be targeting your medical records
Businesses may already be rushing to protect their financial information, but other kinds of personal data are at risk, too....
Read MoreWhy LifeLock might not be the identity theft monitoring service for you
Do you trust LifeLock to help protect your identity? The answer to that question can be just as crucial as...
Read MoreConsumers sick of identity theft and ready to fight back…are you?
2013 could go down in history as the Year of the Hack, or the Year of the Counter-Attack. The choice...
Read MoreCEOs taking notice of online privacy threats?
Threats to online security have been coming thick and fast. But a new study shows that CEO's may finally be...
Read MoreWhat to do if you're an Evernote user (since they were hacked)
If you're an Evernote note-taking software user, your account username and password have been hacked. Here are the steps you...
Read MoreLast year there were 20 identity thefts per minute
Here's a pop quiz: how many incidents of identity theft do you think happened in 2012? How often do you...
Read MoreMajor cyber attack likely to happen this year, experts say
It's no secret that the US is vulnerable to a debilitating online attack. But many top IT security professionals have...
Read MoreSileo Identity Theft Prevention & Online Privacy Checklist
Identity theft prevention is not a one-time solution. You must accumulate layers of privacy and security over time. The following...
Read MoreJeep jacked and Burger King busted as company Twitter feeds get hacked
So far 2013 has been the Year of the Hack, as the past few weeks have proven positively lousy with...
Read MoreTop Tips for Tax-time Identity Theft Prevention: Part 2
Secure your computers and copy machines from tax-time identity thieves that take advantage of this time of year. Last year,...
Read MoreSpotlight: When will we wake up and recognize threats to online security?
Cyber-attacks are a danger we face on a grand scale, not just as individuals, but as a country. The past few...
Read MoreConference Preview: 'Thieves, Hackers, and Facebook Attackers'
February 26-28 will mark the presentation of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU)'s Technology and Security Conference in...
Read MoreApple users get hacked just like Windows
Myth: Mac users are armored against viruses, malware and identity theft.
Read MoreTax Fraud Can Happen With Anyone's Data…Even Yours
While some identity thieves are content simply to swipe your credit card numbers or bank passwords, others have bigger goals....
Read MoreFacebook Exposed (By Humans) to Vicious Strain of Malware
Think that a social media giant like Facebook is safe from data security breaches? Think again. Facebook security posted a...
Read MoreSocial Media Privacy Can Sabotage Your Digital Reputation
Your social media privacy, if ignored, can leave your digital reputation on life support.
Read MoreDigital Reputations Are Quickly Becoming Currency in the Business World
Are we entering an age where one's digital reputation is a form of career currency - or are we already...
Read MoreProtect yourself and your business from the dangers of malware
How sure are you that your company's computers aren't being used against you for purposes of fraud and identity theft?
Read MoreEmployee Live-Tweets Her Firing From Company Account (Ouch)
Let's start with a tip today. If you fire your company's social media manager, you might want to disable their...
Read MoreObama Finally Takes Charge on Cyber Security with Executive Order
It took getting bit in public, but the President has finally taken a firm stance on online privacy protection with...
Read MoreStop Online Tracking Ep. 5: Flush Your Cookies
Do you realize that your surfing data is being captured by software cookies that let websites track your every move?...
Read MoreDo Free Email Services Cut The Legs Out From Under Users' Online Privacy?
How secure do you think your email really is? Would you be surprised to learn that your inbox is scanned...
Read MoreEmbarrassing Bush Family Emails Hacked and You're Next
Okay. All former presidents of the United States whose family members had their email accounts hacked recently, step forward.
Read MoreHow to Stop Email Account Hackers (Fox & Friends)
Has your email account ever been taken over? If so, you know that it is incredibly violating. This video tip...
Read MoreEmployees Burned by ID Theft Often Turn to Insider Fraud
Remember when we said inside fraud can be a slow burn that turns a business to ash? Well the same...
Read MoreFacebook claims to offer 'transparency' about targeted ads
Facebook will now identify ads that have been targeted at users based on browser histories, ZIP codes and other data...
Read MoreStop Online Tracking Ep. 4: Enable Do Not Track
Most browsers have a Do Not Track feature that sends a message to websites that you don't want your browsing...
Read MoreChina Hacks Wall Street Journal. Is Your Business Next?
Quick! Name a major international newspaper that wasn't hacked last week. It might be harder than you think.
Read MoreData security dealt another body blow as Twitter gets hacked
About 250,000 Twitter accounts may have been hacked last week. Was yours one of them?
Read MoreFTC chairman resigns, but online privacy threats persist
Word broke last week that the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Jon Leibowitz, will step down from his...
Read MoreStudy: People remember your Facebook status updates more than books
Get this. A new study says that your Facebook status updates are more memorable to people today than carefully crafted...
Read MoreInside fraud goes 'low and slow,' burns businesses for years
Most inside fraud is committed using the barbecue approach - "low and slow."
Read MoreStop Online Tracking Ep. 3: Turn on Private Browsing
Do you want to surf the internet without having every click recorded in your browser history? Watch this video to...
Read MoreMaintaining Privacy While Living in a Digital Fishbowl
"When you put something out there, anyone can see it - from a future job interviewer to an internet creep."
Read MoreWithout fraud training, companies are guaranteed to go down for the count
Insider fraud struck again yesterday, this time resulting in charges being filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Read MoreFighting Friendly Fraud (Webinar): 5 Insider Theft Secrets to Protect You
If you've ever said to yourself "My trusted employees would never commit fraud," or "we're too small to be a...
Read MoreAnti-fraud training critical to avoiding betrayal, losing trust of customers
The havoc wrought by insider fraud can have far-reaching consequences for both your company and clientele. Several recent examples have...
Read MoreA lesson in digital reputation management from zombies
As it turns out, there could be a real zombie apocalypse on the way, in the form of old Web...
Read MoreHackers Steal Business Identity Via Your Browser With Java Exploit
You should take five minutes to understand Java browser threat before it undermines your security.
Read MoreStop Online Tracking Ep. 2: Log Out of Spying Sites
To better protect your online privacy and lessen browser tracking, watch this quick tip about logging out of certain websites...
Read MoreCombating the disturbingly short attention span for online privacy
Over the weekend, Instagram's new terms of service went into effect. If your head wasn't buried in the sand in...
Read More3 Myths Around Facebook Graph Search
Although Facebook has tried to address these concerns, if you read the fine print, there's still reason to worry about...
Read MoreGeolocation Data Lets Thieves Know When To Rob You
Take a moment to think about the last time you "checked in" somewhere on a social media site or were...
Read MoreStop Online Tracking (6 Part Series with Fox & Friends)
Have you ever wanted to know how to keep corporations and thieves from spying on your private browsing information? This...
Read MoreFacebook Graph Search is a Social Media Privacy Nightmare
Graph Search also makes it easier for the information you shared willingly to be found by friends, friends-of-friends and others...
Read MoreIs There a Good Side to Facebook?
Your children are going to Facebook with our without your approval and help. Take advantage of their interest in the...
Read MoreWill Data Privacy Survive in the Information Wild West?
As a relatively new "frontier," the lack of basic governing principles on the internet - what is permissible, who is...
Read MoreCES panel highlights social media privacy and the dangers of ignoring the issue
"We live in public." This was a statement made by a 22-year-old individual participating in a panel discussion about Generation...
Read MoreDoes Facebook Chemically Addict My Child?
We are chemically addicted to Facebook because our brain rewards us when we talk about ourselves (and that's what social...
Read MoreIdentity Theft: Don't Fool Me Once and Definitely Don't Fool Me Twice
Too often we hear about what steps people should take after they have been victims of identity theft and fraud....
Read MoreNo free lunches online, but plenty of threats to privacy
There's no such thing as a free lunch. That's more true than ever when it comes to "free" online resources...
Read MoreMission Impossible: Self-Destructing Digital Messages Still Fictional
In "Mission: Impossible," messages would self-destruct five seconds after being viewed. But, in real life, any application that claims to...
Read MoreOnline reputation management and your future
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill last week prohibiting employers and educational institutions in the state from asking applicants...
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