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From pilfering personal information to package theft, there’s no shortage of fraudsters having their names added to the naughty list this time of year. Learn what to watch out for so you can keep the holidays merry and bright.
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A recent poll found 92% of American adults have taken at least one big data security risk in the past year. [1] With identity theft on the rise, why are so many adults careless when it comes to protecting their…
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As the popularity of the internet and electronic devices continues to grow, so do the number of places where cybercriminals can find—and steal—our personal data. The rise in device ownership is also creating an enormous amount of e-waste. The World…
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Category: Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: cyber security, cybercriminals, CyberScout, donate, Earth Day, electronics, identity fraud, Internet, personal data, protecting your data, recycle
Over the past several years, the IRS actions against tax identity fraud were successful in driving down the rate of tax fraud. Then the COVID-19 pandemic happened. The IRS extended due dates and become bogged down trying to process returns…
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Category: Cyber, Personal, Prevention
Tags: credit monitoring, CyberScout, identity fraud, Identity Fraud and Credit Monitoring Program, Identity Protection PIN, identity theft, identity theft insurance, IRS, Stimulus checks, tax returns, tax season
As students head off to school this fall, they need to stay vigilant against the scams, schemes, and tricks of identity fraudsters. Student identity theft is on the rise, all around the world. Like most predators, identity thieves like to…
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Category: Education, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: college student, coverage for college student, credit card, cyber, cyber crime, cyber security, CyberScout, friendly-fraud, identity fraud, identity theft, scams, stolen identity, student away at school, student identity
Have you noticed that many websites and apps are starting to require more than just a password to login to your account? Do you get annoyed and frustrated and wish you didn’t have to do it? The fact is, more…
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Category: Business, Education, Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology
Tags: computer, cyber security, cybersecurity, hackers, identity fraud, mobile security, password, passwords, Personal Cyber Protection, protect online privacy, protecting your data, protection, security, smartphone, strong password, technology, Two-Factor Authentication
New Year’s Eve is truly a worldwide celebration associated with hundreds of different cultural traditions. In the U.S., people watch the ball drop in Times Square in New York City. Canadians embrace the winter with ice fishing and polar bear…
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Category: Central, Education, Financial, Personal, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: healthy identity, identity fraud, Identity Fraud and Credit Monitoring Program, identity theft, Personal Cyber Protection, safe identity, wealthy identity
Capital One announced recently that a hacker had accessed the personal information of 100 million individuals in the United States and 6 million in Canada that had applied for credit with the Virginia-based bank. The affected information includes credit scores,…
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Category: Financial, Personal, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: credit card, credit freeze, credit report, cyber security, data breach, hacker, identity fraud, identity theft, identity theft insurance, Internet, passwords, personal information, protection
The holidays are about so much more than exchanging presents…it’s a time to reflect on precious gifts in our lives. Family and friends gather around tables or in front of the fireplace laughing, remembering, and cherishing time together. This holiday…
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Category: Central, Claims, Education, Home, Personal, Prevention, Risk Management, Social Media, Technology
Tags: holiday, holiday safety tips, identity fraud, identity theft, phishing, privacy settings, social media profile, stolen credit card, stolen identity
Parents can’t always keep an eye on their children’s digital lives. Some adults aren’t digital natives, and still others simply don’t have time to monitor their kids’ activities. To complicate matters, the risks posed by cyber criminals changes all the…
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Category: Central, Education, Home, Personal, Technology
Tags: cyber insurance coverage, cyberbulling, CyberScout, cybersecurity, identity fraud, Identity Fraud and Credit Monitoring Program, National Cyber Security Awareness Month