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In Identity Theft the Target is You!

October 2, 2019 admin Consumer, privacy

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:52:23 +0000

The hard truth is that identity data is the new gold—and criminal panhandlers are mining it for sale and distribution on the Dark Web. Indeed, the internet provides ways for big data breaches to result in disastrous leaks of huge databases of personal information, resulting in detailed profiles of individuals—based on their internet behaviors, including…

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There She Breaches! Watch Out For Your Identity Data!

September 18, 2019 admin Consumer, Security

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:06:03 +0000

Data breaches keep on coming. Here’s what you can do to stay ahead of the hackers Money makes the world go around. It’s the glue that holds our society together and the engine that drives our economy. But it’s also coveted by a growing global population of highly resourceful and determined cyber-criminals. They’re out to…

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Finding a Better Route to Router and Home Network Security

September 4, 2019 admin Consumer, Internet Protection

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:05:00 +0000

When was the last time you looked at your home router? We tend to only notice these magical boxes when something goes wrong. And given that many of us get our router as part of a single broadband box (technically known as a gateway, combining modem and router in one device), there’s even less incentive…

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FAKE APPS!—courtesy of Agent Smith

August 21, 2019 admin Consumer, Security

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:05:06 +0000

As new mobile malware sweeps the globe, here’s how to keep your device secure. We’re spending more and more of our lives online and for most of us the door to this digital world is our smartphone. It’s the first thing we look at when we wake up and the last thing we check at…

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Digital skimmers: What are they and how can I keep my card details safe online?

August 7, 2019 admin Consumer, Security

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:05:18 +0000

A few weeks ago, British Airways was hit by the largest ever regulatory fine of its kind, after global customers visiting its website had their card data stolen. The $228m penalty levied by the UK’s privacy watchdog reflects the seriousness of the attack and the carrier’s failure to protect its customer’s personal and financial information….

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Hackers Are After Your Personal Data – Here’s How to Stop Them

June 17, 2019 admin Consumer, Data Privacy, Internet Safety

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:05:36 +0000

Our lives are increasingly digital. We shop, socialize, communicate, watch TV and play games — all from the comfort of our desktop, laptop, or mobile device. But to access most of these services we need to hand over some of our personal data. Whether it’s just our name and email address or more sensitive information…

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WiFi Protection in Public Places

June 6, 2019 admin Consumer, Public WiFi protection, Security, virtual private network, VPN

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:05:12 +0000

WiFi Internet has added much convenience to our daily lives, with its easy accessibility in public places such as restaurants, hotels, and cafes; malls, parks, and even in airplanes, where we can connect online for faster transactions and communication. Like any online technology, however, it’s vulnerable to hacker abuse, posing potential threats to you and…

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Keep Your Smart Home Safe: Here’s What You Can Do Today to Secure Your Products

May 22, 2019 admin Consumer, home network protection, home networks, smart homes

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 22 May 2019 12:59:05 +0000

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way we live, work and play. You can find it in the fitness trackers you might be wearing to monitor step count and heart rate. Or the car you may be driving. But more than anywhere else, you’ll see IoT at home in an increasing array of…

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