Amidst all the cards, balloons and congratulations, recent high school and college graduates received another present—the breach of credit card data used to order their caps and gowns. Supplier Herff Jones discovered the violation in mid-May as graduates flocked to large venues for the first live celebrations since 2019. This breach is notable, but it may get [...]
THE WORST PASSWORDS OF 2022 According to Cybernews Data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more and more common. In order to keep your online identity and private information safe, taking care of your passwords is as essential as ever. One of the key elements of a strong password is its uniqueness. But some [...]
Staying Vigilant Against Email Scams in the Midst of Coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic is top of mind for everyone, and unfortunately, cybercriminals are all too eager to capitalize on our unprecedented circumstances to steal sensitive personal and financial data. One example of this is phishing scams, in which cybercriminals attempt to get access to details [...]
Warning Signs of Identity Theft What Do Thieves Do With Your Information? Once identity thieves have your personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, or get medical treatment on your health insurance. An identity thief can file a tax refund in [...]
In recent years, more people have found the Internet a convenient way to shop, pay bills and track banking activity. The world of e-commerce, has expanded our purchasing abilities from local retailers to worldwide companies and helped our ability to shop while maintaining a busy schedule. Unfortunately, things can go wrong while shopping [...]
