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Insights & developments in Identity Protection
Public WiFi safe in 2022?
Whether working at our local coffee shop or checking sports scores on a plane, most of us use public WiFi all the time. Indeed, because public WiFi networks have become so ubiquitous, we no longer associate them with risky behavior. They’re a normal part of our daily...
How WiFi Hacks Occur
Imagine these scenarios and you will see how WiFi hacks occur in everyday life: You are on vacation and you open your laptop in your hotel room. You log into the public WiFi network, quickly agree to the Terms and Conditions (without reading them of course), and start...
Avoid Ukraine Relief Scams
As we continue to see the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is natural that we look for ways to help. Donating money is often one of the best and easiest ways to make an impact. Unfortunately, we need to ensure that we avoid Ukraine relief scams popping up which is...
Hackers are coming for you in 2022
Two years ago I wrote an article asking the question Is Your Digital Identity Safe? Two days ago I read an Infosecurity Magazine article stating Identity Theft Will Get Worse. It appears that Hackers are coming after you in 2022! Specific to your digital identity and...
Agents Offer Identity Theft Protection?
"I didn't know Agents offer Identity Theft Protection?".. this is a statement I often hear when we tell people about identity theft protection as an employee benefit. Most of our partner agents say that many of their clients are unsure of how they are exposed to...
Cyberdemic Will Continue into 2022
The last two years have created an opportune environment for bad actors ensuring the Cyberdemic will continue into 2022. As we continue to migrate our lives into the digital world with remote workforces and comfort we increase cybercriminals' opportunity for attack....