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Computers are an incredible technology that many of us use every day of our lives. However, they’re prone to viruses and malware that could harm our files and steal our personal data, such as banking details and social security information. If you’re in the market for some extra security, here are 8 ways to protect your computer from viruses. There …
If someone steals your identity, you’ll probably want to know how to report identity theft to police. The good news: You can find that information here. But here’s something else you should know: In most cases, you don’t need to report identity theft to the police. That’s according to the Federal Trade Commission. Instead, you can report the crime on …
Thieves can mimic an ATM’s card ready and steal data. Here’s what to look for to protect yourself: Share Beware when using an ATM from Shred Shop of Memphis
Identity thieves love to target the younger generation because not only do they have a clean credit record, but also because there’s also less chance of the theft being discovered since teens are also less likely to be monitoring their credit. Here are five bad habits that could put tweens and teens at risk of identity theft: Share 5 Bad …
Since Facebook reported last week that hackers had stolen access tokens to almost 50 million accounts, there have been no signs that the perpetrators leaked any user data online or published content on the site without permission. But many Facebook users are understandably still concerned about the ramifications of the attack, which could have allowed hackers to siphon off personal data about …
Did you know that fraud and ID theft costs the US economy around $16.8 billion last year? In Today’s digital age, identity theft from un-shredded documents might sound like a thing of the past, thieves are still collecting your personal data from documents that you throw away without properly destroying. While individuals are of course being targeted, businesses are not …
Minors make ideal targets for identity thieves because they have a clean credit history and the crime could go undetected until the minor becomes an adult and applies for credit of their own. With that in mind, an identity thief could misuse the child’s information for nearly two decades before it is detected. When children are born, parents apply for …
In today’s day and age, every business collects and maintains sensitive information. Although many businesses are making the shift to storing data electronically, there are still many businesses that store paper files. If you’re one of those businesses, you may be wondering what to do with those important documents when they’re no longer needed. Customer lists, payroll records, and credit …
The FBI has several recommendations for any owner of a small office or home office router. The simplest thing to do is reboot the device, which will temporarily disrupt the malware if it is present. Users are also advised to upgrade the device’s firmware and to select a new secure password. If any remote-management settings are in place, the FBI …
