To somehow secure your data is one of the most important aspects of running a business on the Internet. May that be data on your personal computer or on your host server. There are multiple ways to protect your data.
Tips How To Prevent Identity Theft OffLine
Mon May 4, 2009 | | Posted in Data Security
Identity theft is not only a high-tech crime. Your identity may be stolen even if you never spend any time online. Here are some ways you can protect your identity and confidential information offline: Open all bills and bank statements when received and review for possible fraudulent charges or activity. If a regular bill fails … Continue Reading »
3 Tips How To Protect Your Identity
Tue Mar 31, 2009 | | Posted in Data Security
Identity theft happens when, regardless whether you provided information or was stolen, someone accesses essential elements of your identifying information in order to commit fraud or theft. This information includes name, address, Social Security Number, date of birth and mother’s maiden name. Many identity thieves use this personal information in order to open credit card … Continue Reading »
Identity fraud up in total dollars and victims
Mon Feb 9, 2009 | | Posted in Data Security
There is an article on reuters.com titled “Identity fraud up in total dollars, victims” by Jonathan Stempel published on Mon Feb 9, 2009. The data is for 2008. What is Identity theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, … Continue Reading »
Tips to protect your identity online
Thu Jan 1, 2009 | | Posted in Data Security
We all have seen various online viruses, spywares, and trojan malware have increased many folds. It’s a threat we must take care of. We all must be aware of to do the cleanup on a regular basis. The following are steps you can take to protect your identity and data on your desktop as well … Continue Reading »
Tips to secure your laptop
Wed Dec 31, 2008 | | Posted in Data Security
Your laptop has become your primary computer especially now that in 2008, for the first time ever, the sale of laptops has exceeded that of desktops. So, it is more incumbent upon you to protect not only your data on it but the hardware as well. The following are some of the steps you can … Continue Reading »
Beware of ID theft and financial scams
Tue Dec 30, 2008 | | Posted in Data Security
We are all too familiar with phone calls, letters and emails requesting to “update” or “confirm” our personal information. Obviously, you have access to the Internet, do some research or call directly your bank or credit card issuer. No matter how old or young you are, there are some things you can do to better … Continue Reading »
The economic crisis creates an abundance of ID theft
Mon Nov 17, 2008 | | Posted in Data Security
Recently, over the past month or two, I have been receiving emails claiming to be my bank and my credit card company. They claim the bank has merged with another bank. They want me to update my account information so that the supposedly two-merged banks can consolidate customer accounts. The present economic crisis and the … Continue Reading »
