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Category: Identity Theft

Dark Web

The Dark Web is a network of systems connected to the Internet designed to share information securely and anonymously. These capabilities are abused by...
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Bluetooth

Turn off Bluetooth if you are not using it on your computer or device. Not only does this make it more secure, but it...
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Top 5 Malicious Spyware Actions

Disabling antivirus and antispyware tools: To prevent disinfection, some spyware disables antivirus and antispyware tools to lengthen the time the attacker can control the...
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The Five Worst Security Mistakes End Users Make

Failing to install anti-virus, keep its signatures up to date, and apply it to all files. Opening unsolicited e-mail attachments without verifying their source...
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Lock Your Mobile Devices

The number one step for protecting your mobile device is making sure it has a strong screenlock on it so only you can access...
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Phone Call Attacks

More and more scams and attacks are happening over the phone. Whenever you get an urgent phone call on the phone pressuring you to...
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Cyber Safety for Students

As summer break ends, many students will return to school with mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Although these devices can...
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Search Yourself Online

Ever wonder just how much information is publicly available about you? Ever wonder how cyber criminals harvest information and customize attacks for their victims....
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Telecom Spam Calls

In the News  Automated spam calls might be getting more dangerous. In Telecom Fraud Scams on the Rise, Kacy Zurkus at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses the increasing sophistication and frequency of...
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Data Breach with Links to Equifax

In the News   Equifax is in the news again. In Equifax Partner Breaches Customer Data, Phil Muncaster at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses a recent incident at Image-I-Nation Technologies, a company...
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