It’s springtime, and for many of us, that signals an annual tradition – time to clean. Besides the sense of accomplishment, sparkling countertops and dust-free bookshelves, spring cleaning can have other benefits. Some experts even believe that getting rid of excess clutter can reduce stress. But before you scrub your floors, get the clutter out… Read More »
Breach Recovery Checklist For You and Your Company
No business nor individual is immune to a cyber breach yet I still hear many people telling me they don’t think they will be affected. They believe that their company does not have anything valuable enough to steal, but every company and individual have valuable data to a cyber thief that we might overlook. While… Read More »
Evolution of ATM Theft: Sledgehammers To Skimmers
Over 10 billion transactions are performed every year at ATMs and there are over 425,000 of these cash dispensing machines throughout the US for a total of 3,000,000 used globally. ATMs hold anywhere from $3,000 to upwards of $100,000 per machine so they naturally become a prime target for thieves. Physically breaking open an ATM is… Read More »
Paying Twice At The Pumps: Beware of Bluetooth Skimmers
Consumers looking to fill up at the pump often look for the gas station with the best prices. They are too busy to notice the possibility of nearby cybercriminals stealing their credit card information, but that’s exactly what is happening at some gas pumps. Through the magic of wireless technology, thieves can rest in their… Read More »
Top 4 Fraud Threats And Tips To Stay Safe
Top 4 Fraud Threats And Tips To Stay Safe Small business owners and consumers are prime targets for fraudulent activities. We can hope we do not become a victim, but if we get complacent and think “It will never happen to me”, stats show it is only a matter of time. However, if we… Read More »
Cyber Thieves Cut Both Ways
Cyber Thieves Cut Both Ways Identity theft was the 2nd most common complaint that the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) received in 2015. And unfortunately, identify theft is only getting worse. Consumers spend more money on computer security, and I commend this, but what they fail to recognize is that cyber thieves are also common criminals that often stoop… Read More »
Taking Steps to Beat the Ticking Identity Theft Clock
Identity theft occurs when a cyber criminal compromises private data such as your social security number, credit card, or even your name without your permission and uses it to commit fraud. It always begins with a data security breach of some kind but can end in ruin for your credit score, bank account, healthcare, and… Read More »
What’s The Best Way To Steal Credit Info? Hack A Credit Processing Company Like Experian
On October 1st T-Mobile released a statement revealing approximately 15 million existing and potential customers had their personal identification data stolen. The hack was not against T-Mobile itself but against Experian, the company that runs credit verification for postpaid accounts for T-Mobile. What Was Stolen? According to T-Mobile, anyone who submitted a credit application between… Read More »
