The Federal Trade Commission reports that identity theft is the number one consumer complaint they receive every year. This theft can occur through fraudulent emails, spyware, mobile devices or looking for documents in the trash. It is vital that businesses ensure their employee data is secure at all times. Phishing Fraudulent emails that attempt to get personal [...]
Forensic investigation involving digital media is occasionally the stuff of intrigue. More often, however, such investigations involve tedious review of damaged or deleted data with meticulous attention to the rules of evidence. On occasion, it certainly can get interesting. In the year 2000, the FBI got two Russian hackers to come to the U.S., ostensibly for [...]
A hacker compromises a major corporation and hides in the shadows for months, silently reading e-mails and monitoring traffic. The hackers notify the company and make demands. The FBI infiltrates the hacker group until the mole is exposed and expunged. This sounds like a movie, but this is real life. The latest release by the [...]
Could the combination of computer technology and employee misconduct jeopardize your data security? The answer is yes. Workplace computer misconduct threatens the security of important, sensitive company data every day. Insider fraud perpetrated by employees and contractors has become a common menace that could result in malicious attacks or data theft. Typically, organizations focus on [...]
Imagine one of your company’s computers, data intact, is discovered at the local dump, or worse, for sale on eBay. This truly is the information age, when a truckload of information-rich hardware is practically worth more than the same truck full of cash. In fact, data breaches involving electronic assets can result in fines and [...]
As tax season approaches, of course you know it’s time to gather your paperwork and make sure your accounting is up to date. But what you might not realize is that this is also prime time for small business security threats. In the chaos of preparing for tax season while still running your business, it’s [...]
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, here’s a little something to ponder with your green beer: Have you ever considered that some computer hackers might just be leprechauns? What—leprechauns as computer hackers? Sure, it sounds a little crazy, but think about it for a moment. Hackers and leprechauns have quite a few common [...]
If your organization handles customer transactions via payment cards, you’ve likely heard of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and its goal to protect against data breaches. The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational standards established for businesses that handle cardholder information for debit, credit, prepaid, e-purse, ATM, and [...]
Posted by the Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign Like most holidays, Valentine’s Day has extended to the web. With the click of a button, you can deliver flowers and candy, make reservations at a romantic restaurant, or search for that special someone through an online dating service. The Internet today has become an invaluable resource in both our [...]
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