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4 Common Phishing Scams
January 30, 2019
Phishing has been around for decades and has given hackers plenty of time to refine their methods. Here are 4 common phishing scams that your business should be aware of.
Are You A Target For Identity Theft?
December 18, 2018
Identity theft is no laughing matter. Each year more than 13 million people have their identities stolen and used for illicit activity. Most often thieves gain access to your payment card or financial information and use it to make purchases without your consent, although some thieves take it a step further by opening new […]
How Complex Do Your Passwords Need To Be?
November 7, 2018
Your passwords protect all kinds of data online, from your email account to online bank accounts and more. Having your password stolen from one of these sites could end up setting off many issues, like having purchases made in your name, having your identity stolen, or having your sensitive information exposed.
Data Destruction Industry Responds to Need for Protection
March 7, 2018
The Situation Using outside vendors for data destruction and other data-related services has grown so popular because they can do it more securely and more economically than organizations can do it for themselves. But, with stringent regulations and severe financial consequences, customers have come to realize that they are responsible in the unlikely event a […]
The Equifax Breach Exposed More Information Than Previously Reported
February 21, 2018
Thought the Equifax data breach story was over? Think again. Additional information, including tax IDs and details on individual driver’s licenses may have been accessed in the hack according to documents provided to the Senate Banking Committee per CNN. In the original announcement, Equifax reported that some driver’s license numbers were compromised. However, they’re now […]
How to Protect Your Child’s Identity and Credit Score
January 18, 2018
Protecting a child from harm is a parent’s number one priority. As a parent, you wouldn’t think twice about safely strapping your child into a car seat, blocking off the stairs from unwanted falls and providing guidance across a busy parking lot. But when it comes to your child’s identity and credit, are you just […]
The Fear of Identity Theft is Increasing Year Over Year
November 16, 2017
According to a recent study by Generali Global Assistance, worry about identity theft is now on par with common concerns such as illnesses and car accidents. In fact, more people are becoming concerned about identity theft year over year. Per the study, 31% of U.S. consumers are very worried about being a victim of identity […]
New Medicare Cards to Protect Senior Citizens from Identity Theft
October 18, 2017
We talk about identity theft protection a lot. Why wouldn’t we? We’re in the business of destroying your most sensitive information, further protecting you from identity theft. But not all sensitive information is ready to be destroyed. In fact, some of your most sensitive information is with you every day. Take Medicare for instance. The […]
The Equifax Data Breach
September 29, 2017
One of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, exposed 143 million American’s sensitive and personal information in a data breach. The breach lasted from mid-May through July. The hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for about […]
Correctly Destroy Your Digital Property
September 5, 2017
When it comes to information that is stored on a disk or hard drive, information will not be safe just by breaking it in half or taking a hammer to it. The National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC) recently completed a study that concluded that, in Mexico, only 10% of obsolete electronics discarded […]
