Cybercrime is a lucrative trade and it's growing. Criminals have identified where the money is and, as a result, cybercrime is quickly becoming a major threat. Millions of dollars are lost every year. Because these criminals continue to refine and fine-tune each element of the cybercrime supply chain, users must be educated and alert. The more we know about cybercrime, the better equipped we will...
It seems like every time we turn around; we hear of another data breach where confidential information has been stolen. Cybercriminals actively pursue organizations that store personally identifiable information (PII) in an effort to gain unauthorized access to it. They can either use the stolen PII for personal gain, such as filing a fraudulent income tax return under another person’s name, or they can sell...
In a recent twist, scam artists are using the phone to try to break into your computer. They call, claiming to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft. They say that they’ve detected viruses or other malware on your computer to trick you into giving them remote access or paying for software you don’t need....
If you suspect that someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly is the best way to limit the damage. Setting things straight involves some work. This guide has tips, worksheets, blank forms, and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process....
Social engineering is the ultimate con – the bag of tricks employed by fraudsters who lie, cheat and steal their way past your organization’s security controls. Their goals: theft, fraud or espionage. Social engineering bypasses all technologies, including firewalls....
Cybercrime is the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, and many businesses are under-prepared for it. This is evident in the news wires, which continue to buzz with stories about major credit/debit card breaches at retail chain stores....
Each year the Better Business Bureau is inundated with complaints from small businesses caught in fraudsters' webs. Perhaps it is an invoicing scam or being duped into paying for something the business neither asked for nor wanted....
Each year the Better Business Bureau is inundated with complaints from small businesses caught in fraudsters' webs. Perhaps it is an invoicing scam or being duped into paying for something the business neither asked for nor wanted....
It's a dangerous world out there in cyberspace. Security threats are escalating every year and have become more malicious with cybercriminals entering the scene stealing financial and personal information....
In the past, securing your home computer network was the responsibility of the experts who installed it, but today's Internet users often install their own home networks....