The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be peak season for cybercriminals and identity thieves. With online shopping, holiday travels, and increased sharing of personal information, the risk of identity theft can rise dramatically this time of year. Follow these tips to help keep your identity safe and, in turn keep your holiday season stress-free.
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means many of us will be shopping online for gifts, deals, and seasonal essentials. While online shopping is convenient and often cost-effective, it’s also a prime time for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. By following these guidelines, you can shop confidently and safely.
Nearly all of us these days have some type of mobile device that is essentially a part of us. It is filled with all kinds of personal information, such as our contacts, our email conversations, and perhaps even our health information. Losing it, having it accessed without permission, or finding out it’s infested with malware can be a really scary moment. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to protect those devices and the information on them.
Every day hackers prowl social media networks looking for victims. They use spyware to remotely access your phone, laptop, iPad or computer through downloads, emails, or instant messages in hopes of obtaining your social media passwords.
Recently, a friend posted on Facebook: "Really tired of my debit card getting hacked. What gives?" We'll call her… Sally. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. But the facts remain the same. Card skimming and data breaches are as common as ever.