January 27, 2012 - Lately, it seems that barely a day goes by when we don’t learn about a major Internet presence taking steps to further erode users’ privacy. The companies with access to our data are tracking us in ways that make Big (continue reading...) Read more
January 27, 2012 - Care about preserving privacy and protecting against financial fraud, identity theft and viruses? With vast amounts of personal and business data now found on Android, BlackBerry, Windows and Symbian smartphones and tablets, mobile security threats continue to increase and threaten (continue reading...) Read more
January 25, 2012 - No more jimmying doors with a Slim Jim, bricks through windows, extracting lock cylinders with a dent puller, or hot-wiring ignitions. Automobiles today are being built to include wireless capabilities that allow for remote unlock, remote start, and of course, (continue reading...) Read more
January 23, 2012 - With the gift giving season behind us, it’s likely we saw the latest hot tech item get into the hands of children of all ages. Whether that item is the latest tablet device, smartphone or game console, every device can (continue reading...) Read more
January 20, 2012 - On Christmas Day, 2011, Apple product users were targeted by a major phishing attack. The Mac Security Blog reported, “A vast phishing attack has broken out, beginning on or around Christmas day, with emails being sent with the subject (continue reading...) Read more
January 18, 2012 - McAfee recently distributed a press release and the line that caught my eye was, “Now is the time for parents to model good behavior and etiquette.” This wasn’t something you’d normally expect to see from a major security company, so intrigued, (continue reading...) Read more
January 17, 2012 - Two weeks ago, I discussed the difficulties of obtaining relevant data regarding medical identity theft. I started my research in this field after I read some old stories on the Internet: Lind Weaver refused to pay hospital bills she received (continue reading...) Read more
January 17, 2012 - A recent social engineering attack that targeted Facebook accounts hit very close to home. One of my friends mentioned to me that his account was no longer accessible and that his password was not working. He even found his primary (continue reading...) Read more
January 13, 2012 - You may have a laptop, desktop, netbook, notebook, Ultrabook, tablet, Mac, or mobile phone. You might be single, married, or have ten kids. Either way, you probably have at least one, if not six or more, devices requiring comprehensive security. (continue reading...) Read more
January 11, 2012 - Mobile banking has experienced rapid growth over the last three years, in the U.S., more than doubling from 5% of online adults in 2007 to 12% by June 2010. Furthermore, Forrester predicts that one in five–or 50 million–U.S. adults will (continue reading...) Read more
January 6, 2012 - Real-time situational awareness is vital to securing global cyber systems and helping to protect national security. A global policy is needed which enables companies to collaborate with governments to leverage innovative technology solutions that combine and leverage disparate datasets to (continue reading...) Read more
January 6, 2012 - Criminal hackers are targeting mobile phones in record numbers, and one increasingly popular technique is to corrupt legitimate applications. Approximately 200 of these maliciously modified apps have been discovered thus far. The amount of malware targeted at Android devices has jumped (continue reading...) Read more
January 5, 2012 - The topic of medical identity theft makes the headlines one or two time per year. In spite of its rarity, it’s worth delving into this subject. The elements that define private health information in the United States can be found in (continue reading...) Read more
January 4, 2012 - A defensive posture no longer suffices for the protection of the devices and data that have become ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Rather than simply rushing to install defenses on computers, in networks, and in the cloud, we urgently need (continue reading...) Read more
December 27, 2011 - History is said to be a good indicator of what might come in the future. If you follow trends in how things are done and what tends to gain momentum then you can get a pretty good idea of what’s (continue reading...) Read more
December 15, 2011 - Facebook fans of American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have been targeted by a scammer posing as her manager, offering the chance to appear on the top-rated TV show. Read more
December 14, 2011 - An estimated $465 billion will be spent this holiday season. A big chunk of a family’s expenses come from holiday travel. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that U.S. travel during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weekends will increase (continue reading...) Read more
December 9, 2011 - The holiday season brings a flurry of email scams to inboxes everywhere. Be aware of these popular ones, so the CyberGrinches don’t steal your Christmas. Email Charity Scam The six weeks (continue reading...) Read more
December 6, 2011 - Laptops, desktops, Macs, mobiles, and tablets are on many people’s wish lists this holiday season. Once these shiny new devices are connected to the Internet, they will be under siege by malware created by criminals in order to steal identities. According (continue reading...) Read more
November 28, 2011 - Mobile shopping isn’t something I ever thought I’d do. I mean, come on! Why in the world would I use a tiny screen to make big purchases that often require lots of research? But I have found that as I (continue reading...) Read more