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SENIOR IDENTITY THEFT TO GET SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE
The latest research and identity theft trends indicate significant patterns. Patterns that can help consumers and businesses mitigate their risks against identity theft. One of these trends points to the unfortunate potential that senior identity theft is going to...
What is Dark Web Monitoring?
What is Dark Web Monitoring in the world of identity theft? How can Dark Web Monitoring help mitigate the risks of Identity theft and Fraud? But wait, what are the Deep, Dark and Surface Web? The Surface Web is what you think of when you think of the internet. Any...
PERSONAL PRIVACY AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
Have you ever thought about how installing smart or connected devices such as a residential doorbell or security camera using a Wi-Fi connection can put your personal or business data at risk of being hacked or sold to third parties like advertisers? Personal...
Could ID Theft Cost You Your Home?
But it is your house!? You have worked hard your whole life. You have paid off your house. Retirement looks comfortable and you are thinking of using some of your home equity to buy a second home. You go to the bank to apply for your loan and the loan officer cannot...
Public WiFi is Putting You at Risk
I am certain you have heard the warnings that Public WiFi is putting you at risk. We all have heard this but how is a Public WiFi connection leaving you vulnerable to identity theft? It makes sense to explain WiFi here. Statistically, 3 out of 4 people have used...
ID Theft Increases Stress and Fatigue
Effecting all ages, from small towns to big cities to the entire world, Identity theft can reach everyone. Often considered a victimless crime, ID theft increases stress and fatigue and is definitely not victimless. Data shows that yes institutions are impacted but...