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January 29, 2008

Can Your Wireless Network Lead to Identity Theft?

What You Need to Know About Identity Theft and Your Home Wireless Network

Wireless networks in our homes have made multi-PC Internet access much easier and much more affordable. They've also opened the door to identity theft. While that wireless network in your home may seem like the neatest thing since sliced bread, it may actually be your worst nightmare waiting to happen if it's not set up properly. Here are some things you need to know.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 6:27 PM | Permalink

January 24, 2008

Does PayPal Put You At Risk of Identity Theft?

What You Need to Know About PayPal and Identity Theft

Over the years PayPal has become an increasingly-popular way to make payments online, the problem is that many people feel PayPal puts them at an increased risk of identity theft. Are these fears founded, or are these people missing out on a valuable online payment tool? If you've been afraid to use PayPal due to identity theft concerns, there are some things you should consider.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 8:35 PM | Permalink

November 16, 2007

Can You Make Your Laptop Identity Theft Proof?

Protecting Your Laptop From Identity Theft Criminals

It used to be that the only reason a criminal would steal a laptop was for it's resale value. Nowadays it's the identity theft criminals who make the most money from stolen laptops. Wondering how you can prevent your laptop from putting you at risk of an identity theft crime? Here are some tips to help...

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 3:06 PM | Permalink

October 1, 2007

One Easy and Inexpensive Way to Prevent Identity Theft

Is Your Laptop Breeding Grounds for Identity Theft?

If you watched the season premiere of Ghost Whisperer last week, you might remember the scene where the reporter went to visit Melinda’s professor-friend at the university. When the professor went to get a book on the other side of the room, his view was obstructed by the bookcases. The reporter took advantage of this, inserted a USB stick into the professor’s computer, and copied files. What does that have to do with identity theft? You're about to find out.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 1:16 PM | Permalink

September 28, 2007

Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft One Password at a Time

Passwords and Identity Theft

Use separate passwords -- it's a warning that is uttered so often that many of us become immune to the wisdom and choose to ignore it altogether. Well, I had a neighbor who did just that. He ignored the good identity theft advice I have to offer him, and he nearly paid big time.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 3:52 PM | Permalink

September 19, 2007

Can Internet Security Software Prevent Identity Theft?

Preventing Identity Theft with Internet Security Software

If you're serious about preventing identity theft, then you really need to take a look at your Internet security software. After all, today's Internet security tools go a lot further than the basic anti-virus protection of yesteryear. Nowadays your Internet security software can stop viruses and spyware, thwart hacker attempts, set parental controls and even notify you of phishing scams. What does your Internet security software do? Is it doing enough?

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 8:07 PM | Permalink

May 15, 2007

Computer Tips That Can Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft

These Computer Tips Can Help Fight Identity Theft

Most consumers fail to recognize how computer tips can help reduce their risk of identity theft. They keep a close eye on their wallet or purse when out in public and shred all-important financial documents, but that is the extent of their knowledge about preventing identity theft. If you want to learn more about identity theft, the following computer tips will help you prevent or reduce your risk of identity theft.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 10:51 PM | Permalink

May 7, 2007

Can Using Paypal Lead to Identity Theft?

Tips for Using Paypal Without Putting Yourself At Risk of Identity Theft

Paypal is a popular service that people use to send and receive payments online. Lately, however, it seems that more and more consumers are worried about Paypal being a possible identity theft risk. If you use Paypal and you’re worried about its safety, there are some things you need to know…

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 10:31 PM | Permalink

October 21, 2006

Identity Theft and Email Scams

Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft by Being Cautious of Email Scams

Avoiding identity theft can often be as simple as avoiding pesky emails. You’re probably wondering what I mean by pesky, right? Identity theft criminals have become much savvier and have resorted to creating fake, yet professional-looking, websites to achieve their goals. They lure unsuspecting consumers in by sending fraudulent emails in order to gather information to be used to commit identity theft. Want to protect yourself? Read on...

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Posted by Max Anderson at 8:27 PM | Permalink

September 26, 2006

Computer Privacy in the New Millennium

Why Every Computer Owner Should Be Concerned about Computer Privacy

Do you ever feel like someone else has access to your computer? Maybe you have people who frequently come and go from your home. Maybe you work on a computer in your workplace and people working a different schedule than you could potentially log into your system. Every computer user should have computer privacy as a top priority. Protecting your computer doesn’t have to be as costly of an investment as your computer was. There are many affordable software products available that can provide you all the computer privacy you will need.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 9:49 PM | Permalink

September 12, 2006

An Increasing Identity Theft Threat for Mac Users

Why Mac Fans Are Experiencing an Increased Risk of Identity Theft

Mac users used to be pretty safe from viruses, worms, cyber thieves and identity theft criminals. However, an increasing number of Mac users are finding themselves the victim of these things and it doesn’t look like the trend is going to end anytime soon. Why are Mac users suddenly in danger and why is it going to get worse? The facts aren’t all too surprising.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 11:20 PM | Permalink

August 17, 2006

Want To Know How To Erase Your Hard Drive?

You Asked, We Answered: How to Erase Your Hard Drive

In late June, we had posted an article regarding the importance of erasing your hard drive. Someone must have linked to the post because as of yesterday, we’ve had quite a few people responding to the article asking where they can get reliable software that will completely erase their hard drives. Here’s an update.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 11:08 PM | Permalink

August 11, 2006

Let’s Take Computer Security To The Next Level

Another Great Computer Security Tool

Luckily, someone out there is looking out for our best interests and is working to create bigger and better computer security tools. I know I’ve told you to make sure you use antivirus software, an anti-spyware program and a firewall. Now I’m adding one more computer tool to that arsenal.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 9:08 PM | Permalink

July 22, 2006

Beware The Botnet

What’s a Botnet?

It used to be that a botnet was simply a program used by technologically-advanced criminals to send spam, perform Internet attacks and spread spyware. Unfortunately, botnets have now become a playground for misguided delinquents, depraved rejects and, of course, identity theft fiends.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 1:44 AM | Permalink

July 7, 2006

Can Someone Steal Your Email to Send Spam?

Your Identity Isn’t The Only Thing That Can Be Stolen From You

You wake up one morning, head to your computer and turn it on. You pour yourself a cup of coffee as you’re waiting for the computer to boot up and you go back to your desk and log into your email account. To your surprise, there are hundreds of messages in your inbox. Boy, the spam jerks must have been busy last night! The only problem is, you were the spammer and you don’t even realize it.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 7:42 PM | Permalink | Comments (6)

July 4, 2006

Getting Rid of Internet Footprints on Your Computer

A Quick and Easy Way to Get Added Computer Privacy

The vast amount of personal information our computers contain can be quite overwhelming. If someone were to gain access to your computer, not only would they be able to check out all of your files, they would even be able to tell what websites you have visited and what you’ve been doing on the Internet. While that may not actually be an identity theft risk, it is a privacy issue. Luckily, there are ways to stop the average individual from gaining access to this information.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 1:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

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