Archive for the ‘Identity theft’ Category

Can you protect yourself on Social Media?

Posted: 1st March 2010 by admin in Identity theft, Social network, antivirus, social media
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One of the greatest challenges to privacy and security in the next several years is Social Networks and Social Media. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace and others can be the downfall of valuing information. The ability to share and provide information is completely the opposite of network security requirements.  This is really [...]

Stolen laptop with employee information- yet again

Posted: 7th August 2009 by admin in Corporate Stupidity, Identity theft
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Stolen laptop with employee information- yet again
The Associated Press reported that a Williams Cos. Inc. laptop containing personal and compensation information was stopen from a workers vehicle. The laptop had over 4,400 current and former employees records. Information like names, birth dates, Social Security numbers and compensation data was on it. How many times have [...]

Healthcare Security- Identity Theft and Hacker ransom

Posted: 7th May 2009 by admin in Hacking News, Identity theft, Managed Security, Web Security
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I hope no one is actually shocked by this story. Records are stolen everyday. Typically, the hackers will sell the information in the underground somewhere is Eastern Europe or Asia. The fact that someone is asking for ransom, and so publicly it actually a good thing in my opinion. Why is it good you ask? (I [...]