#Identity Theft
Help! My bank account’s been cleaned out by another ‘me’
Mistaken identity is a perennial movie plot. Who can forget the classic suspense flick, North by Northwest which has ad man Cary Grant on the run after being mistaken for a government agent? Or Date Night which sees a romantic evening turn dangerous after a married couple take up the dinner reservation of a couple of no-shows? […]
Identify theft costs businesses $221b per year… what can you do to protect your operation?
Identity theft is a well-known threat and not just for individuals – businesses, both big and small, are also at risk. In fact, the Aberdeen Group has found that it costs the global business community roughly US$221 billion annually. For criminals, targeting unsuspecting businesses for identity theft is an attractive undertaking because its highly lucrative and, by comparison, the risks are minimal. […]
3 scary online security mistakes to avoid
In the online world, terrors aren’t reserved for Halloween. Hackers haunt the web, looking to use personal information against you. Here’s what you need to know.
Think end-to-end to improve online security
Every business feels under siege these days, and it’s not just that IT groups tend to have fewer employees and more to get done. Network security assaults are becoming both more frequent and more sophisticated.
Biggest business threat you’re probably ignoring
If you’re like most business owners, you haven’t taken any precautions because the worst hasn’t happened yet. Bad move.
Why you might need to rethink your internet security – now
These four steps can help you move beyond firewalls and antivirus systems.
How to make your website hacker-proof
Consider these tips for keeping your site free of malicious content and protecting your business.
Cybercrime on the rise, SMBs in the firing line
Local SMBs are failing to adequately protect themselves from rising cybercriminal activity, a new survey has found, increasing their chances of becoming victims to online data theft. Here are some expert tips for securing your valuable business information.
Hackers begin scamming in lead up to 2012 London Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will mark the third time the city has hosted this event. When previous London Olympics were held in 1908 and 1948, cyberattacks weren’t even the stuff of science fiction. This time around, they’re a real concern.
10 simple steps for securing business data
As businesses increasingly rely on the internet to reach a wider market, it’s vital that irreplaceable virtual assets – the data and information being stored on their computers and fileservers – are protected and kept secure. Here’s how.
How to protect against online threats: Five ways
As the number of SMBs rise in Australia, so too does the risk of exposure to online threats. Fortunately, there are few simple ways to ensure your business is protected against online criminals.
Russian born New Zealand hacker sells your Facebook password
Facebook users have been warned to change their passwords as 1.5 million Facebook user names and passwords have reportedly been put up for sale by a hacker.
Aus and NZ targeted in Facebook password scam
Facebook users in Australia and New Zealand have been targeted by an email scam containing an attachment that installs a password stealer on their computer.
Ten tips for staying safe on Facebook
Facebook’s privacy settings and the issue of identity theft are under the microscope again, with AVG warning users against over-sharing their personal information online. With more and more people using Facebook and sharing personal data, criminals are finding it a rich source of income – they are harvesting and selling information, stealing identities, sending spam […]
Valentines Day online safety warning from BitDefender
BitDefender, a provider computer security solutions, today cautioned online daters about the increased security risks associated with looking for love online this Valentines Day and their unique susceptibility to identity theft and online scams. There are many online dating sites, online daters should be extremely careful when choosing the best service to meet their needs. […]