It's Time to Up Your Personal Privacy Game
Are you concerned about your online and offline privacy? Some people aren't concerned because they think they have nothing to hide or that all of thei…
Make Activity Tracker Tricksters Sweat It Out
Activity trackers aren't new. Exercise enthusiasts have been using them for decades. But the way scammers now use them to shimmy their way into the li…
Massive Equifax Data Breach. What You Need to Know.
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the big 3 consumer credit reporting agencies, announced that sensitive information for 143 million American cons…
Medical ID Theft: What Do You Need to Know?
Medical identity theft is a fast growing type of identity theft. It is the use of your name and/or your health insurance information, including your s…
More Ransomware! Here's What You Need to Do
Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and they are targeting more and more computers. Ransomware prevents access to files on a computer usuall…
Need a Crash Course in Online Safety?
Are you on your computer, smartphone or tablet all the time? If so, chances are you can really benefit from this crash course in upping your online "s…
New Cell Phone Scam: SIM Swapping, a.k.a. Porting!
Scammers have found a new, sneaky way to use your personal details to steal your identity and your money. It’s called "SIM swapping", or perhaps bet…
New Privacy Tips for Facebook and WhatsApp
Facebook Updates Its "Access Your Information" Feature
Facebook has updated its "Access Your Information" tool that allows users to see their persona…
Over 1 Million Android Devices Infected by Malware
Over 1 million Android devices worldwide have been infected by malicious software. This malware attack campaign, named Gooligan, is affecting over 13,…
Privacy Trouble: You Didn't Do This, Did You?
Your personal information is worth a lot of money to many people, while sharing too much information online can cost you dearly. Check it out in thi…
Protect Your Messenger Accounts from Scammers and Hackers!
Are you on a messenger platform or program? Like WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and the like? Are you aware of how many scams are happening on these platform…
Protect Your Privacy and Reduce the Data Collected About You with These Tips
You know that data breaches expose your personal and financial information. But what about data brokers? Data brokers collect lots of information abou…
Protecting Yourself Against Attacks on Computer and Personal Privacy
In this challenging economic environment, you may be concerned about job, retirement or general financial security. Eager to take advantage of your le…
Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft
How big a problem is identity theft? It's an epidemic. The Javelin Strategy and Research 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report indicates there were 11.1 m…
Renting? Do You Know Your Tenant Score?
Do you rent your home? If so, your landlord may have used a tenant screening report to decide whether to rent to you. These reports are generated by c…
Ripped Off Because of Your Secret Surveillance Score?
Many businesses use this score (with intimate details) to predetermine your consumer behavior. Reckon this is a way to profit from you, or what?
Secure Your Financial and Personal Information - Online and Off
Data breaches. Phishing scams. Identity Theft. Malware. Lost or stolen wallets and credit cards. These are just a few of the ways through which our pe…
Shopping for the Holidays? Watch Out for Scams Online and Off!
Scammers are always trying to find ways to part you from your money and personal information. During this time of the year, they up their game to take…
Shopping for Toys? Safety and Privacy Are Important Considerations
Do you do your homework before shopping for toys? Do you make sure that you are buying toys that are appropriate for the age of the child? Here are so…
Should You Be Giving Your Personal Data?
Did you notice many websites ask for your phone number or more? Should you be giving this very personal data? To some companies, sure. To others, d…
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