Few of us have had to deal with the terrible affliction of identity theft, but if you assume that it won’t happen to you think again. With the creation of large scale electronic communication, whether through email or the Internet, …[Continue]
Can someone steal my identity through sites with unsecured payment methods?
Identity theft is a terrible reality of our world. This is not to say that it never occurred in olden days, but it has occurred much more since the invention of the Internet. This miracle of the modern world is …[Continue]
Can Someone Steal my Identity by Stealing my Computer?
Computers have become such a major part of who we are and everything that we do. We purchase cars on the Internet, we balance our finances, write papers, and communicate with each other through the Internet. Our lives have become …[Continue]
Can Someone Steal my Identity by Breaking into my Home?
When someone breaks into your home they usually steal your TV, your stereo, and your appliances, right? They want the Rolex and the big screen, the other car in the garage and the jewelry. While it is true that most …[Continue]
Protect Yourself from PayPal Phishing Attempts
A recent round of PayPal phishing schemes brings up the importance of staying diligent and alert when responding to email. To sharpen your phishing sensors, PayPal offers a Fight Phishing Challenge . Common Crafts explains Phishing Scams in Plain English. …[Continue]
What is a Credit Freeze and How Do They Work?
Because of the harm and hassle that goes with identity theft, many people are taking tougher measures to protect themselves from identity theft. One of the things consumers can do is get a credit freeze. A credit freeze puts limits …[Continue]
What are the pros and cons of Lifelock security?
In 2007, more than eight million people were victims of identity theft. The average victim of identity theft will spend hours and hours on the phone, writing letters, sending emails and documents, and doing other tasks to try and recover …[Continue]
How Using Limited User Accounts in Windows Can Improve Your Online Safety
Nowadays, you can’t be too safe while online. Sophisticated programs can easily enter your computer and network, harming or even erasing your files and important information without you even knowing it, often after visiting a seemingly-harmless site or downloading something …[Continue]
