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← Older postsTips for Shopping Safely Online
Online shopping is quick and convenient, but could compromise your financial or personal information if you fail to take a few precautions. Here are some timely tips for shopping safely online. When heading to the online marketplace, only shop at … Continue reading
Posted in E-Commerce | Tagged credit card, identity theft, information security, user education, wifi
Over-The-Phone Password Change Allows Hackers To Destroy Reporter’s Digital World
The hacking of the Amazon account of a Wired reporter exposed a security flaw with the way Apple allows users to reset their AppleID passwords. By obtaining the last four digits of the reporter’s credit card, the hackers were able … Continue reading
Posted in Cloud Computing, Password Security, Social Networking | Tagged amazon, apple, credit card, exploits, identity theft, information security, social networking
Credit Card Security Breach at USC Food Outlets: What You Should Know
On June 28, 2012, USC Auxiliary Services announced that a security breach had been found in the third-party software system used to process credit card transactions in some campus locations, such as the USC dining halls and the Ronald Tutor … Continue reading
Posted in Security Breach | Tagged credit card, identity theft, information security, security breach
Securing Your Mobile Device
With the number of tablets and smartphones in the world on the rise, they are becoming the target of an increasing number of security threats. Below are some links that describe the most common security concerns for mobile devices and … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged exploits, identity theft, information security, mobile, password security, user education
Summer Cyber Security Reading
Are you looking to read more on how to keep your computer and all of your personal information secure? Here’s a list of some of our favorite sites that cover cybersecurity topics, from a listing of the latest malware threats … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Malware, Phishing, Recommended Reading, Security Breach, Security Updates | Tagged identity theft, information security, malware, phishing, user education
LinkedIn Warns Users of Stolen Passwords
LinkedIn is investigating a claim that a hacker downloaded more than 6 million user passwords from the business-oriented social networking site. Anyone with a LinkedIn account is advised to change their account password as a precautionary measure. For more information … Continue reading
Posted in Security Breach, Social Networking | Tagged identity theft, password security, security breach, social networking
QR Codes: Scanner Beware
QR, or quick response, codes are barcode-like images that you scan with your mobile devices. Often found on billboards and other outdoor advertisements, scanning these codes points your mobile device to a website or app that will provide more information … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged exploits, identity theft, mobile
Could Your iPhone Be Used To Hijack Your Facebook Account?
A vulnerability in the Facebook application on several popular mobile devices may potentially allow someone to take control of your Facebook account. Developers have discovered that the Facebook application for iOS (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and Android-based devices does … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Social Networking | Tagged exploits, Facebook, identity theft, social networking
Major Credit and Debit Card Security Breach Announced
Global Payments, a company that specializes in the processing of credit and debit card payments, announced Friday that they had suffered a major security breach earlier this year. During the attack, hackers stole 1.5 million credit and debit card numbers. … Continue reading
Posted in Security Breach | Tagged credit card, identity theft, security breach
Clean Up Your Social Networking Accounts with MyPermissions
One of the biggest security risks in the social networking arena is third-party applications; those quizzes, games, and special offers you often find on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Many of us allow these applications access to our personal … Continue reading
Posted in Social Networking | Tagged Facebook, identity theft, privacy, social networking