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Recently I met two soldiers who alerted me to the new security risk of Cell Phone Tapping. SigInt (or signal interception) has long been a part of warfare and espionage. But the possibilities erupt with the advent of cell phone tapping. Imagine the conversation of a soldier being…
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An important deadline for many small and mid-sized businesses is approaching in what has come to be known as the “Red Flags Rule.” The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs – or "red flags" – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations. Read More »
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The most important purchase ever for me was a shredder. With identity theft on the rise, my shredder gets used most days. I especially make sure I shred credit card offers. Never just throw them away in the trash without opening them first. In my last workplace, I made sure to shred credit offers… Read More »
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Ever since we found 41pounds.org, our trips to the mailbox are so much less stressful! This nonprofit organization is named for the 41 pounds of junk mail the average adult gets each year. Read More »
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By Sarah Welch & Alicia RockmoreIn the age of the Internet, passwords have proliferated like bunny rabbits.
In fact, the entire process of getting on and using the Internet is filled with passwords each step of the way. Logging in to a wireless or company network: Password please. Accessing e-mail: Enter password. Checking your bank balance: Type in Password.
The same goes for shopping sites, buying movie tickets, even free sites like online newspapers if you want to check out past articles. Add to the information overload all the different user names you may be using for each site (is it your name, your e-mail address, your membership number?) and you’ve got the perfect storm for frustration and chaos. OK, what’s the password to get out of this mess?
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So how’s a girl supposed to protect herself? Start by following these Dos and Don’ts from Affinion:
Don’t carry your Social Security card, birth certificate, or passport in your purse.
All three have a ton on info that makes stealing your identity a snap. When you’re home, keep ’em under lock and key (either in a well-hidden locked box at your place or a safe-deposit box at the bank); when you, travel put them in the hotel safe. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (9) | Blog
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By John Sileo
www.ThinkLikeaSpy.com
Are you as protective of your kids as I am of mine?
My wife and two highly-spirited daughters are more than just the center of my universe – they are the compass by which I…
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Ways to avoid Identity theft and what to do if your a victim. Read More »
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As part of your spring
cleaning, you might want to add "Check kid's credit
report" to the list of tasks you need to complete. Last week
the Secret Service broke
up a $100 million identity theft ring and the… Read More »
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