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March 1, 2019
Identity theft has become a fact of life during the past decade. If you are reading this, it is a safe bet that your data has been breached in at least one incident. Does that mean we are all helpless? Thankfully, no. There is a lot we can do to protect ourselves from identity theft and to make recovery from cyber incidents quicker and less painful.
October 13, 2017
With the announcement of the Equifax data breach last month, over 143 million people became sitting ducks for fraud. The full effect of this breach will take years to be calculated, but there was an immediate impact to the stock market, the company's brand, their management, and it resulted in billions of dollars in lawsuits. For those affected by the breach, they are left wondering what to do now. The graphic below provides a good guide on what steps you should take if you have been affected by a data breach.
August 1, 2017
Social media sites are not well-monitored playgrounds with protectors watching over you to ensure your safety. When you use social media, do you think about who might be using it besides your friends and connections? Following are some of the other users you may encounter.
January 3, 2017
You exist in digital form all over the Internet. It is thus important to ensure that the digital you matches what you are intending to share. It is also critical to guard your privacy — not only to avoid embarrassment, but also to protect your identity and finances!
December 1, 2016
You should understand how to present yourself on social networking sites and how to safeguard your information. What many may consider temporary or fleeting will most likely remain on the Internet forever. As a result, keep these dos and don’ts in mind when sharing online.
November 11, 2016
