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- 12 Ways To Contain the hack stop the bleeding & eliminating the threat - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2020 from Robert SicilianoHey YOU, SMB, yeah I’m talking to you. There are a number of things that you can do to not only protect your personal information, but also the information you have in your business: Hire a professional – It is entirely possible the small business was hacked because they did not ...
Views: 978 - 12 Ways to secure your Home - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThe FBI says that in the U.S., one out of every 36 homes will be raided by thieves in any given year. Often, the burglars were able to get in due to the residents’ carelessness. Unlike the movies, in which burglars are hiding in the shrubs at night waiting for the homeowner to return ...
Views: 1105 - 13 Cheap Simple and Smart ways to secure your Home - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou don’t have to be wealthy to have a superbly protected home. You just need to have some common sense. Keep your doors locked overnight! Smoke blows through my ears and nostrils every time I read about someone “entering through an unlocked door” in the middle of the ...
Views: 1214 - 14 Social Media Disasters Ready to Strike - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2018 from Robert SicilianoThere are many ways that you or a small business could get caught up in a social media disaster. Can you think of any off the top of your head? If you are like most of us, probably not. Here are 14 ways that you could be in danger: A Terrible Online Reputation – Do you keep a watchful ...
Views: 982 - 15 Home Safety and Security Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThere’s always a perfect time to assess your home’s safety and security. Do you employ all of the following practices? Make sure your house’s roofing is fire resistant. If not, get it remodeled. Not only should you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, but you should ...
Views: 1167 - 15 Tips to Ensure the Safety and Security of Your Home - by Submitted on May 23, 2018 from Robert SicilianoWhen is the last time you thought about the safety and security of your home? How about thinking about it right now? Do you do the following? If not, start, today: Do you have propane tanks for a gas grill? Or gasoline cans with gas in them? They aren’t supposed to be stored inside. ...
Views: 1012 - 15 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Robert SicilianoMost people don’t like that “fall back” time change every November, but you know who does? Burglars. Burglars love to “fall back” because it gives them more time to practice their criminal activities thanks to the earlier veil of darkness. This is also a convenient ...
Views: 1086 - 15 tips to Securing your Home for the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Robert SicilianoYou know who really loves that ever-so-annoying “fall back” time change November 1? Burglars. Because it gives them an earlier start on their criminal activities because they love to work in the dark. And burglars get busier as daylight becomes shorter and the holiday season ...
Views: 1359 - 15 Top Facebook Privacy Tips - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou wouldn’t have to worry about privacy issues on Facebook if you didn’t post sensitive, private information on Facebook…such as information that one day can be used against you. And really, you should share only what you consider “professional” information, even ...
Views: 1144 - 15 Ways to protect your Identity - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThere are tried and true ways to protect yourself from identity theft—ways that you may not have even considered. Check them out (no specific order): Evaluate your passwords. Does every online account have a different password or are you using the same one for multiple accounts? Fix ...
Views: 1146 - 15 Year Old's Naked Photos Spread Like Wild Fire - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Robert SicilianoYou have probably heard the story before. Teenage girl takes some scantily clad photos and sends them to her latest boyfriend. “What could go wrong?,” she thinks. Well, a lot could go wrong, and an article on Vice.com really lays that out. You might think that the boyfriend is ...
Views: 1229 - 17 ways to prevent identity theft when traveling - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThere should be more TV commercials for preventing identity theft—it’s nearly epidemic. But also epidemic is the lack of identity security that people have when traveling. Here are some ways to avoid having your identity stolen while traveling: Prior to leaving for your trip, ...
Views: 1163 - 2 Very Important Factors To Avoiding Identity Theft - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Daryl CampbellIt was just a few months back that the United State Government led by the Justice Department instituted a nationwide sweep in order to clamp down on identity fraud. Little coincidence that it was conducted as tax time gets going. This time of year has been a boon to fraudsters in years ...
Views: 1852 - 20 Security Tips For Overseas Travelers With Credit Cards - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThinking of bringing a credit card with you on your travels? You can end up in a jam: You just treated your extended family to fine dining in France. Time to pay; your credit card is declined. If you try to make a purchase overseas, your credit card company might think it’s fraudulent, ...
Views: 1348 - 20, Yes 20 Home Safety Security Tips - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Robert SicilianoThere are really so very many ways to protect and make your home safe as well as secure—ways you’d never even think of, so here they are, as well as the classic ways that many people still neglect to implement. Big numbers. Make sure your house’s address numbers are very ...
Views: 2319 - 2012 – The Year of Cyber Espionage? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Dovell BonnettLucian Constantin’s recent article “Expect more cyber-espionage, sophisticated malware in ’12, experts say” states that cyber-attacks in 2012 will increase with more sophisticated malware. Certainly companies like MicroTrend, Symantec and others have their work cut out for them to eradicate ...
Views: 1988 - 2016 Information Security Predictions - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Robert SicilianoNo bones about it, 2016 is sure to see some spectacular, news-chomping data breaches, predicts many in infosec. If you thought 2015 was interesting, get your seatbelt and helmet on and prepare for lift off… Wearable Devices Cyber crooks don’t care what kind of data is in that ...
Views: 1031 - 2017 Was the Worst year for Data Breaches EVER! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Robert SicilianoIt seems like 2017 broke records for all the wrong reasons…one of them being the worst year for data breaches in history. According to reports, hacking was the most common way to collect this data, but almost 70% of exposures occurred due to accidental leaks or human error. This came ...
Views: 858 - 2017 Was the Worst Year for Identity Theft EVER! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Robert SicilianoJavelin Strategy & Research recently released its Identity Fraud Study, and it revealed that the number of identity theft victims rose by 8% in 2017 when compared to 2016. That’s almost 17 million people, which is a record high. Despite more information and industry efforts to make ...
Views: 756 - 21 Tips for Holiday Home Security - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2014 from Robert SicilianoPeople complain about all the stress that comes with the holiday season: the in-laws, the expense of buying gifts, figuring out what to buy, travel, reunions with people they don’t like… But trust me on this: You’ll take you’re ever-criticizing in-laws and bratty ...
Views: 1293 - 25 Home Security Tips - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYes, 25 tips, because that’s how we roll. No home security tip is too trite. They are all important, especially when used all at once, all the time. Keep shrubs and trees manicured so that burglars can’t hide near them. Do a door and lock inventory to make sure they all ...
Views: 1094 - 3 Methods Identity Thieves Utilize In Order To Skim Your Personal Data - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Daryl CampbellIt looks like having to pay by check is about to go the route of the analog TV. For many years check fraud was rampant and an issue police officials had a tough time dealing with. It is now on the decline as reported by the Financial Crime Enforcement Network. Why is it on the decline? Evidently ...
Views: 2156 - 3 More Ways Criminals use influence to steal - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Robert SicilianoCriminals use six basic principles to influence and steal. In the first post we discussed: Reciprocation: Do something nice for a person and they will feel obligated to return the favor. Social Proof: This is the “It’s okay if everyone else does it” approach. Commitment ...
Views: 1047 - 3 Ways We are Tricked into Cyber Attacks - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Robert SicilianoSo just how are hackers able to penetrate all these huge businesses? Look no further than employee behavior—not an inside job, but innocent employees being tricked by the hacker. A recent survey commissioned by Intel Security reveals that five of the top seven reasons that a ...
Views: 1149 - 32 Million Twitter Pass for sale Add two-factor NOW - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Robert SicilianoThe Dark Web, according to LeakedSource, got ahold of 33 million Twitter account details and put them up for sale. Twitter thus locked the accounts for millions of users. Twitter, however, doesn’t believe its servers were directly attacked. So what happened? The bad guys may have ...
Views: 881 - 4 Benefits of Two Factor Authentication - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Tarun WigTwo Factor authentication is the latest advancement in information security systems. It works on the phenomenon of presenting two or more authentication factors or essentials to gain access into a secured system such as a web portal, computer device or online transaction. The different ...
Views: 9363 - 4 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from Robert SicilianoSpring is in the air (if you’re in the northern hemisphere) and it’s traditionally a time to clean every nook and cranny and get rid of excess stuff in your house. But it’s also a good time to clean up your digital life. Just like your house, your digital life needs a good ...
Views: 1136 - 40 Practical Tips to Keep You Home Safe and Secure - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Robert SicilianoYou have undoubtedly seen tips for protecting your home, but you might not have seen them all. In no particular order, here are 40 tips that you can use today to keep professional burglars from targeting your home and keep safe from hazards: Install a peephole. Keep your doors locked ...
Views: 928 - 44 Tips to protecting your home from danger - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThere are enough tips on how to protect your home to make a professional burglar dizzy. In no particular order, check them out: Get a peephole. If you don’t have a large dog, make it look like you do, but don’t be obvious. A worn, large leash draped over an outdoor chair would ...
Views: 1113 - 5 Auto Repair Scams - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Robert SicilianoYou take your car to the mechanic; it’s been making a funny grinding noise when you press on the gas pedal. The mechanic tells you what’s wrong and what needs to be fixed, then socks you with the estimate. How can you tell he’s not embellishing a lot of the ...
Views: 1182 - 5 Digital Security Tips That You Should Always Beware Of - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Robert SicilianoHackers are out there, and they have their eyes on YOU! So, you are the first line of defense against them. Do you know how to make your smart phone or computer more difficult for hackers to access? Here’s five tips to help: Password Information You would think that these days, ...
Views: 762 - 5 Habits of Practically Unhackable People - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Robert SicilianoAt the start of the year, we all made our resolutions for 2015. Now it’s March—how are you doing on your resolutions? If you’ve already broken a few, no worries; New Year’s doesn’t have the monopoly on making goals to better yourself. This is especially true with ...
Views: 1223 - 5 Home Security Myths - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIf you’ve decided to avoid getting a home security system, I’m banking that the reason is at least one of the myths described below. Check them out: “I have nothing valuable inside.” First of all, unless a burglar has X-ray vision, he’s going to have to break in ...
Views: 1208 - 5 Improvised Secret Self-Defense Weapons - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Robert SicilianoCane If you use a cane, take “cane-fu” classes if possible. Yes, it’s a thing. A sturdy cane with a strong handle works best. Do not assume you can fight with a cane just because you need one to walk. Avoid a cane with a hidden knife or sword unless you specifically ...
Views: 1043 - 5 In-Demand Cybersecurity Specialties - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThere are numerous subspecialties within the booming cybersecurity field[i]. Here are some of the most in-demand professions: Cybersecurity Engineer: This is the all-around, jack-of-all-trades, go-to guy or gal of cybersecurity. For all intents and purposes, a cybersecurity engineer is a ...
Views: 1136 - 5 Online Security Tips You need to know - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2015 from Robert SicilianoIt’s up to the potential victim—the user—YOU—to make your computer or smartphone very difficult for Joe Hackster to infiltrate. Passwords Being that cyber crime has been a fixture of modern living for over a decade, you’d think that everyone and his brother ...
Views: 1091 - 5 Practical Applications of Blockchain to Cyber Security and Compliance - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from Michael PetersWhile digital currencies, particularly bitcoin, are the most common and well-known application of blockchain technology, they are far from being the sole or even the most important use. Blockchain is one of the most important technological advancements of the digital age, and its full potential ...
Views: 1490 - 5 Tips for Keeping Your Ecommerce Store Secure Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersOnline shopping is booming, but customers will shun ecommerce if they do not feel their data is secure. Just as “Video Killed the Radio Star,” ecommerce is making shopping malls go the way of the horse and buggy. In 2016, consumers reported making 51% of their purchases online, up from 48% in ...
Views: 1185 - 5 Ways to prevent Airline WiFi from Hackers - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Robert SicilianoWhen getting on a flight many business professionals connect online. It’s common these days to see a number of people on an airplane busy at their laptops—business-looking people dressed in suits, eyes pasted to spreadsheets, charts, graphs and other grinding tasks. How many know ...
Views: 1298 - 6 Tips for Protecting Your Social Media Accounts - by Submitted on May 02, 2015 from Robert Siciliano10 years ago, many of us were hearing about social media for the first time. Now, social media plays a giant role in our lives, allowing us to share pictures, connect with family and friends, and get updated news. Through social media, we can express ourselves to our inner circle and the ...
Views: 1235 - 6 tips for selecting a Private Security Company - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from Hasan RootSelecting a company of private security guards should not be an annoying or superficial task, keep in mind that the time spent choosing a security provider can save you a lot of money and headaches. Consider the following. Keep the focus It may be the case that you think you need to improve ...
Views: 671 - 6 Ways to halt Online Tracking - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Robert Siciliano“On the Internet, you can be ANYBODY!” Not quite. Remaining anonymous in cyber space isn’t as easy as it used to be. Your browsing habits can be tracked, leading to your true identity. But there are things you can do to remain as anonymous as possible. Don’t feel ...
Views: 1709 - 7 Careful Commerce tips when Shopping this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2014 from Robert SicilianoFrosty the Hackman is teaming up this season with the Grinch to scam people out of their money. Shopping online is a godsend, but it brings with it a pristine opportunity to be ripped off. Avoid Phishing Scams. Never click on links inside e-mails even if they’re (allegedly!) from ...
Views: 1092 - 7 CyberSecurity Laptop Tips - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Victor SwindellI once had a cordless phone that had multiple channels that allowed you to switch channels. One day I accidentally unplugged it when cleaning, when I went to pick up the handset to make a call, I was amazed that the receiver was picking up the phone conversation of someone in the apartment ...
Views: 2021 - 7 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Identity - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Robert SicilianoOne of my favorite commercials is a guy working out with his personal trainer. The trainer asks him if he’s been eating his vegetables every day. When he replies, “When I can,” the trainer bops him on the head. He could have had a V8! Just like the man thought that eating ...
Views: 1251 - 7 things you need to know about patents in the manufacturing industry - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Iqra ShabbirIf you are active in the manufacturing industry, chances are that you are dealing with patents, or at least have heard of patents. This can be patents on inventions of your own company, but also patents from suppliers, customers or competitors. Below you can read what you need to know for sure ...
Views: 2419 - 7 Ways to Prevent Getting Locked Out of Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Robert SicilianoBe honest. Do you have a key to your house under your doormat or a flowerpot? If you do, you might as well put a sign out that says “Come rob me.” This isn’t to say you shouldn’t have a key somewhere, though. After all, you might need it one of these days. However, there ...
Views: 913 - 7 Ways to protect Yourself Online - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Robert SicilianoThe biggest mistake that you can make to threaten your online safety is to treat the online world different—as far as your private information—than you would treat the physical world. In other words, if someone walked up to you and said, “Hi, can you please provide me with your ...
Views: 1165 - 8 Tips to protect your Money – and your Identity – from Theft - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2015 from Robert SicilianoWhen you hear the dictum, “You should protect yourself from identity theft,” do you equate this with pushing a wheelbarrow loaded with rocks up a hill? It would actually be more accurate to picture slicing into a fresh apple pie, because identity theft protection is as easy as pie. ...
Views: 1106 - 8 ways to avoid holiday shopping scams - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Robert SicilianoSo what will you be doing this holiday season to avoid getting scammed? The scammers really come out of the woodwork during the holidays, waiting to snatch their victims. It’s easier than you think to avoid getting ripped off or getting your entire bank account sucked dry. Here’s how ...
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