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HELPING SENIORS BUILD A SAFER RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY

HELPING SENIORS BUILD A SAFER RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY

Unlike the younger generations who grew up with the internet, tablets and modern technology, older family members can face unique challenges in today’s digital world. Many technologies serve to make tasks simpler, provide personalized services or hold capabilities that benefit seniors and older adults.  Yet the online world is host to a variety of threats that may not be obvious to older users.

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TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT: TIPS FOR ONLINE SAFETY

TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT: TIPS FOR ONLINE SAFETY

Considering the historic levels of data breaches during the past few years, fraud and identity crimes are a threat to families everywhere. While adults may know that they need to take precautions to protect their personally identifiable information (PII), making sure your children understand the same safety steps is just as important.

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WHAT IS A DIGITAL IDENTITY? HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ONLINE DATA

WHAT IS A DIGITAL IDENTITY? HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ONLINE DATA

Anywhere you are asked for a form of identification, such as the airport or the DMV, acceptable documents typically include a driver’s license, birth certificate, passport or Social Security card. But in an increasingly online world, digital identity credentials are becoming more common. In fact, 98% of security professionals have reported an increase in the number of identities they manage within the last year – meaning there are more digital identities than ever before.

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REPLACE PASSWORDS WITH PASSPHRASES FOR SAFER LOGINS

REPLACE PASSWORDS WITH PASSPHRASES FOR SAFER LOGINS

Cybercriminals have been getting more sophisticated in their attacks, employing advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to make their attacks more effective. While it once was considered secure to use a six- or eight-character password to keep your personal information safe, today’s cyber landscape requires stronger, more secure password protection.

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SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY: ARE YOU GUILTY OF OVERSHARING?

SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY: ARE YOU GUILTY OF OVERSHARING?

Chances are, you’re among the 72% of Americans who use social media. Maybe you enjoy the “short and sweet” appeal of Twitter and Snapchat, or you like Facebook because it’s a great place to stay in touch with old friends and family. If you’re a real social media maven, you could be active on all the major platforms. It doesn’t matter which site or app you choose, though. What is important is how you use social media and what you’re sharing — or oversharing.

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PREPARING FOR THE RISKS 2023 MAY BRING

PREPARING FOR THE RISKS 2023 MAY BRING

As the year comes to a close, many people pause to reflect on the past 12 months and prepare for the new year ahead. That pause and reflection can often help us reset our perspective and prepare for the new year. When it comes to evaluating the evolving risks to our personal information, an end-of-year recap can be useful to prepare for the new risk trends that are on the horizon. 

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WHAT IS CREDENTIAL STUFFING?

WHAT IS CREDENTIAL STUFFING?

Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack where cybercriminals take large databases of usernames and passwords, often stolen through recent data breaches, and attempt to “stuff” the account logins into other web applications using an automated process. Such attacks are common, as 63% of the data compromised in social engineering attacks were login credentials.

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THREE GIFT CARD SCAMS TO AVOID

THREE GIFT CARD SCAMS TO AVOID

Gift card fraud affects digital and physical gift cards alike. While fraudsters may approach gift card fraud with a variety of scams, the goal is to steal the funds from the cards while remaining undetected. Most likely, you’ve probably bought and/or received at least one gift card this year. Whether it was for a birthday, holiday, special event or “just because,” gift cards are the most wanted – and the most popular gift in the U.S. for nearly any occasion. Retailers and consumers have felt an increase in gift card scams, with victims reporting over $148 million stolen in the first nine months of 2021, more than all of 2020. Gift card fraud is on the rise, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns it’s a popular method for scammers to steal money. Let’s look at some ways that fraudsters use scams to commit theft.

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WHAT ARE SCAMS?

WHAT ARE SCAMS?

Scams are everywhere as criminals try to cash in by stealing money or valuable personal information from victims. And given our modern reliance on technologies like smartphones and the internet, if you haven’t been a victim of a scam, you’ve likely been targeted by one.

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DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED CYBERTHREATS

DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF TODAY’S INTERCONNECTED CYBERTHREATS

Recognizing the tactics used by attackers and understanding how they work together can help us avoid them. Cybercriminals use several tactics to access your personal and business data. Increasingly, they’re layering these tactics so one attack strengthens the next.

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