Do children need identity theft protection?
In the U.S. identity theft is a growing problem. As technology continues to develop, hackers will find newer, more sophisticated methods they can use to steal our identities – and those of our children.
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My Family Member’s Identity Was Stolen. Now What?
When you receive a call from the bank about checks bouncing, or your spouse gets a collection call on a loan neither of you have,
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How to Help Protect Your Family’s Identity
The Risks of Identity TheftThe risks of individual identity theft are well-known; life can be interrupted in fundamental ways when your personal information is stolen and exploited via theft and/or fraud.
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What to do if your child’s identity is stolen
A Carnegie Mellon CyLab study (source) found that in 2011, over 42,000 minors had their identity stolen before they had even turned 18. Children are the perfect targets because they have a clean,
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A Recap of National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), celebrated every October, was created as a collaborative effort between industry and government to ensure all individuals have the information they need to stay safer and more secure online.
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Cybersecurity Best Practices for Working Remotely
In a recent study from GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, 3.7 million employees work from home at least half the time. In fact, the ability to work remotely has grown by a whopping 103 percent since 2005.
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How to Stay Secure While Traveling this Summer
According to a report from Airlines for America, more than 231 million passengers are expected to travel in the U.S. this summer – a 4 percent increase from the summer before.
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How to recognize imposter scams?
Imposter scams occur in a number of different ways, but all operate the same: the imposter masquerades as someone you know or trust to coerce you into sending money.
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What does the Latest LinkedIn Hack Mean for the State of Online Security
LinkedIn is used by millions of people across the globe. If you’re a LinkedIn user, you may want to change your password. Motherboard recently reported that a hacker by the name of “Peace” is trying to sell account information,
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What is Tax Identity Theft
Tax season will open on Tuesday, January 19. This day also marks one of the busiest times of year for identity thieves looking to cash in by filing false tax returns.
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