August 25, 2016

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Should You Use SMS Two Factor Authentication?

Some of you read “People” because it’s fun. I read publications like “TechWorld” because well, it’s fun! And, so you don’t have to! In a recent report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the public has been advised …Read More […]

Filed Under: Identity & Privacy

August 24, 2016

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Recent Data Breach Roundup: August 2016

While most of us have been hitting the beach, embarking on road trips, and enjoying our summers, it’s clear that hackers and identity thieves haven’t gone on vacation or taken any time away from criminal activity. In fact, they’ve been …Read More […]

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August 23, 2016

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4 Ways Your Credit Card Can Lead to Identity Theft

A swipe here, a swipe there — as methods of payment become increasingly digital, using a credit card at the pump or grocery store just feels easier. Who has time to fumble around with cash and change when you can …Read More […]

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August 16, 2016

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Scam Alert: College Students & Identity Theft

Watching your high school senior walk across the graduation stage back in June was hard enough, but now in a matter of weeks, you’re going to have to do something even harder: dropping your son or daughter off at college. …Read More […]

Filed Under: Identity & Privacy Scam Alerts

August 12, 2016

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3.3 Million Affected by Newkirk Products Data Breach, Issuer of Healthcare ID Cards

An Albany-based service provider, Newkirk Products, recently revealed they were the victims of a security breach that compromised member information. Newkirk issues healthcare ID cards for health insurance plans, and on July 6, 2016, they discovered a server containing member …Read More […]

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