Beware of Social Engineering, a Scam Artist’s Favorite Tool

• January 29th, 2014
Online Privacy

Social engineering is sneaky, as it takes advantage of our natural tendency to be helpful. Social engineers can also play upon human emotions, such as fear and sympathy. Here are some tricks social engineers employ to trick you out of sensitive data, and how you can protect yourself.
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Why You Should Take Your Passwords Seriously

• January 22nd, 2014
Mobile Security, Online Privacy, PC security

Unfamiliar messages. Passwords that no longer work. These are just two of the many clues that cybercriminals have gotten a hold of your password and broken into your account.

With the password compromised, the first step is to regain control over the account by changing passwords and checking configuration settings to make sure nothing has changed. However, if the root problem (how the passwords were successfully stolen) is not fixed, then the accounts will just get compromised again and again. That’s why it’s important to take your passwords seriously and to make sure they are strong.
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How to Prevent Your Home WiFi From Being Burglarized

• January 15th, 2014
PC security

There is more than one type of burglary that can affect your home. One involves kicking in the door; another involves compromising your computer. And if the intruder in this scenario has compromised your wireless network, you might as well have given them a key to the front door.
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Security Resolutions for the New Year

• January 8th, 2014
Mobile Security, Online Privacy, PC security

Another new year means new resolutions! And while we’re not going to push you to exercise more, we do want to encourage you to be more secure when you’re online. So to start 2014 on the right note, we’ve compiled a list of security resolutions you can regularly refer to, so you can stay safe online all year-round.
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Identity Theft Epidemic: How Thieves Steal Your Identity Online and Offline

• December 18th, 2013
Online Privacy, PC security

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But not when it involves your identity. Learn some of the many ways thieves commit identity theft, and what steps you can take to protect your good name.
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