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CREDIT FREEZES vs LOCKS; WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Credit Freezes vs Credit locks, what you should know is that they are not exactly the same thing. Credit freezes are now free, but credit bureaus are pushing you to lock your credit instead. Why you want to know the difference Consumers, in general, are more worried...
Health Care Schemes & COVID-19 Pandemic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sends out warnings of emerging Health Care Schemes related to the COVID-19 Pandemic The FBI is warning the public about several emerging health care fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Criminals are...
Fraud in the Midst of COVID-19
With the growing Coronavirus impact on our society, scams are also growing exponentially. Below is a summary of several of the most common scams, and resources to help you stay ahead of this fraud in the midst of COVID-19. Staying Vigilant Against Fraud in the Midst...
Coronavirus Fear and Anxiety Drives Phishing Scams
I read a great article last week by Risk Based Security – a leader in vulnerability intelligence – about modern phishing attempts (please see here) and how Coronavirus Fear and Anxiety Drives Phishing Scams. “malicious attackers are targeting unsuspecting people on...
4 SMB Cybersecurity Tips from the FBI
John Iannarelli, former FBI Special Agent offers 4 SMB Cybersecurity tips. Is your business safe from the cybersecurity threat? According to the Allianz Risk Barometer for 2020, cyber incidents ranked as the number one business risk in its ninth annual survey of...
MAKE A STRONGER CYBERSECURITY COMMITMENT IN 2020
Every consumer and small business owner needs to make a stronger cybersecurity commitment in 2020 to safeguard personal and business information. To help with your cybersecurity commitment, we are highlighting three important topics: Identity theft terms, consumer...