Many of us consider confidentiality as something doctors and lawyers have to worry about. And, it’s fair to say that it’s rarely as necessary at any other time. After all, these are people who deal with our most private records. Trusting relationships are crucial. This is, of course, true to a different extent in your workplace. But, it’s still worth sparing a thought for … [Read more...]
Cyber Security Awareness for Accounting Firms – 5 Must Know Tips
Cybersecurity awareness among accounting firms has skyrocketed within the past five years, primarily because CPAs are an ideal target for cybercriminals who know that accounting firms hold and maintain valuable financial information about their clients. As accountants adopt new systems and technology in their practices, they will need to continue to raise their awareness of … [Read more...]
Workplace Theft – 3 Ways to Deal With It
Workplace theft! Those two words surely leave a foul taste in your mouth. You know what seven words leave an ever fouler taste in the mouth? Workplace theft committed by your own employees! If you're a business owner this thought may have crossed your mind at one point or another whether or not that you can actually trust your own employees. I've dealt with this over the … [Read more...]
What is 2 Factor Authentication and Why do You Need it
It seems like you hear about someone getting hacked everyday. Hackers are getting smarter and it's up to you to protect yourself from these criminals before they take over your life. Recently I was hit up by a few hackers who wanted to steal my PayPal account. These unknown criminals where able to hack my password and login but just because they had my password didn't … [Read more...]
How To Protect Yourself From The Anthem Hack
By now you've probably heard of the Anthem Data Breach which is affecting millions of people from current members, past members, and even kids. Yes, you heard me right, kids are even being targeted with this latest data breach. However the big question most people have on their mind since this breach is how to protect yourself from becoming an identity theft victim, and in … [Read more...]
Is Your Health In The Hands Of A Hacker?
Most people are aware of the risk of cyber attacks on smartphones, computers, and business servers, but did you know that medical devices are also at risk? Anything that can connect to the Internet can potentially be hacked. Medical identity theft and medical device hacking are serious problems. Is your health in the hands of a hacker? Recent Attacks on Medical Data and … [Read more...]
Dining Out and Identity Theft: Restaurant Credit Card Scams
Eating out can be a great experience. You can bond with friends and family over a table overflowing with delectable dishes. Best of all, you get to have a wonderful meal without the hassle of having to clean up afterwards. Unfortunately, eating at a restaurant can also become a gateway to credit card fraud. In late 2011, 28 people were indicted in an identity theft case that … [Read more...]
3 Travel Scams To Avoid While Traveling Abroad
"We are offering you a 3 night and 4 day holiday package in Switzerland selected through a lucky draw." "You are selected for a free credit card designed especially for shopping anywhere in our country." "Sir, may I take your credit card information for security reasons in our hotel." It is not hard to comprehend what these lines signify. These are some of the very popular … [Read more...]
22 DIY Ways To Help Prevent Data Theft
In order to prevent data theft, a credit card account holder has to take measures to protect against data breach. The basics of identity theft prevention are actually pretty simple and doable. In this article, we show you 22 practical ways. A data breach is the last thing anyone needs. Because identity theft risks include spiraling into bad credit, that should be a higher … [Read more...]
What’s Putting You At Risk Of Identity Theft (Infographic)
Do you know what's putting you at risk of identity theft? The real truth is that we can't prevent all incidents of identity theft but that doesn't mean we can't take steps to prevent it though. I recently came across an interesting infographic the other day and thought it covered some very interesting points when it comes to putting your identity at risk. Once you're done … [Read more...]