Should I sign up for an identity theft protection service?
The term “identity theft protection service” can be misleading. Before you sign up, make sure you understand what service is provided.
Cybersecurity in 2020
Unfortunately, the “vision” for cybersecurity is anything but 20/20. The crooks continue to get more sophisticated with additional tools like “deepfakes” that will add a new dimension to what is possible. No amount of legislation nor penalties are going to protect us—the consumer.
Should You Consider an IRS Issued Identity Protection PIN?
Often, identity theft and refund fraud victims may be unaware that their identity has been used fraudulently. Should you consider getting an Identity Protection PIN?
Malvertising
As tech terms go, this is one of the few that is a simple portmanteau, a combination of Malware and Advertising.
How can I protect my identity and my money?
Large-scale data breaches seem to be in the news frequently. Breaches have become more common—a byproduct of living in an increasingly digital world. During the first six months of 2019, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a nonprofit organization whose mission includes broadening public awareness of data breaches and identity theft, had already tracked 713 […]
LastPass Security Vulnerability and Sim Swapping
By: Tim O’Pry | Chief Security Officer My favorite password manager has been found to have (another) vulnerability. Fortunately, this one has already been fixed and if you have auto-updates enabled, it was fixed before the bad guys likely had a chance to find out about it. More details on the vulnerability here. What should […]
Robocall Legislation and Equifax Updates
Equifax reached a settlement agreement in the class-action suit from the 2017 data breach. If you are eligible, you can file online, taking approximately two minutes to submit your claim. You can choose to receive free credit monitoring or a cash payment (up to $125, but more if you incurred expenses in dealing with problems associated with the breach, up to $20k).
Is It Safe?
So, how does one determine if a link or file is safe? You can ask yourself if you know who sent it to you and if you were expecting it. Or you can take the time to use some online tools to scan the link or file.
How QuickBooks Protects Your Data, and How You Can Help
The data in your QuickBooks company file contains some of the most sensitive information on your computer. Learn what you need to do to make sure it’s secure in this Quickbooks Tip.
Not Every Fraud Attempt Comes with a Red Flag
The “Money Talks” hosts discuss the responsibilities of both the investor and the adviser when it comes to security and fraud attempts.