Facebook-owned, photo-based social media site Instagram is a fun place to see what your friends are up to while also finding out more about the hottest trends and products. Instagram influencers and brands promote products on the platform as a part of regular content. Until recently the option to purchase those products was only found […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/031819_SS_HR_Instagram.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-03-20 16:57:132019-03-20 16:57:13Instagram Checkout: Dangers of this Long Awaited Feature
Gear up for your next vacation with advice on how to travel safe when it comes to technology and cybersecurity. Be honest, show of hands who is ready to put this winter weather behind them and take a nice vacation? No matter if it is a glowing sandy beach escape or a picturesque mountain retreat, […]
Consumers have been warned for years about the potential danger of compromised payment card readers. Whether in a store, at a gas pump, or even an ATM, a thief simply has to tamper with the keypad and card reader a little bit, install a micro-thin skimming device, then gather up your card information. Now, a […]
In the age of the #selfie, there are millions of apps for users to apply teeth whitening, air brushing and the perfect filter for a flawless pic to be shared on social media. Unfortunately, downloading apps can also pose a security risk, depending on the app and the platform from which is was accessed. Four million […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and many people are looking to swipe right on a match through a dating app in hopes of meeting their suitor in real life. In 2018, Tindr alone processed a record 1.6 billion swipes a day. With 40 percent of Americans switching to online dating, there’s now an […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ITRC-Romance-Scams-TMI-Opt.png6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-02-13 08:26:592019-02-21 11:30:05Swipe Left on Romance Scams
Malware is a growing threat, one that can impact everyone from a casual computer user to a Fortune 500 company. More than just a virus, malware is more like a catch-all term for any kind of malicious software that can infect a computer and be used for harm. Now, thanks to a new Swiss initiative […]
February 5th is Safer Internet Day, an international effort aimed at making our world wide web safer for every kind of user. This year’s theme, “Together for a better internet”, focuses on creating a better internet for all users. Whether it’s children playing a game or doing homework, longtime friends reconnecting over social media, or […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SID2019_EC_Web.png17731616Charity Laceyhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngCharity Lacey2019-02-03 06:12:382019-02-21 11:30:06Doing Your Part for a Safer Internet
Fans of the iPhone video chat feature FaceTime might be surprised to learn that a software bug may have been leaking their private calls. While the process took a number of steps to initiate—so it’s unlikely anyone accidentally eavesdropped, but instead chose to do so intentionally—there was also no way to know if someone was […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/facetime-ipad.jpg640960Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2019-01-29 11:19:362019-02-28 10:23:38FaceTime Privacy Glitch Prompts Apple to Shut Down Group Calling Feature
Memes are a fun way to spread a little light-hearted internet discussion using pictures that have been overlaid with bold-font text. Some memes are based on screenshots from iconic movies, and others take on a viral life of their own after a simple photograph is uploaded and altered with a message. However, it’s okay to […]
Fortnite is a popular online battle game that has drawn criticism for its combination of violent battle and seemingly child-friendly artwork, as well as for its business model that encourages players to spend real money on fake goods within the game. Worse, though, is the recent announcement that a bug in the game’s code allowed […]
Instagram Checkout: Dangers of this Long Awaited Feature
Facebook-owned, photo-based social media site Instagram is a fun place to see what your friends are up to while also finding out more about the hottest trends and products. Instagram influencers and brands promote products on the platform as a part of regular content. Until recently the option to purchase those products was only found […]
Travel Safe with These Cybersecurity Protection Tips
Gear up for your next vacation with advice on how to travel safe when it comes to technology and cybersecurity. Be honest, show of hands who is ready to put this winter weather behind them and take a nice vacation? No matter if it is a glowing sandy beach escape or a picturesque mountain retreat, […]
Formjacking: The Latest Threat to Paying Online
Consumers have been warned for years about the potential danger of compromised payment card readers. Whether in a store, at a gas pump, or even an ATM, a thief simply has to tamper with the keypad and card reader a little bit, install a micro-thin skimming device, then gather up your card information. Now, a […]
Android Users Attacked by Malicious “Beauty Camera” App
In the age of the #selfie, there are millions of apps for users to apply teeth whitening, air brushing and the perfect filter for a flawless pic to be shared on social media. Unfortunately, downloading apps can also pose a security risk, depending on the app and the platform from which is was accessed. Four million […]
Swipe Left on Romance Scams
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and many people are looking to swipe right on a match through a dating app in hopes of meeting their suitor in real life. In 2018, Tindr alone processed a record 1.6 billion swipes a day. With 40 percent of Americans switching to online dating, there’s now an […]
Volunteers Remove More than 100K Malware Websites
Malware is a growing threat, one that can impact everyone from a casual computer user to a Fortune 500 company. More than just a virus, malware is more like a catch-all term for any kind of malicious software that can infect a computer and be used for harm. Now, thanks to a new Swiss initiative […]
Doing Your Part for a Safer Internet
February 5th is Safer Internet Day, an international effort aimed at making our world wide web safer for every kind of user. This year’s theme, “Together for a better internet”, focuses on creating a better internet for all users. Whether it’s children playing a game or doing homework, longtime friends reconnecting over social media, or […]
FaceTime Privacy Glitch Prompts Apple to Shut Down Group Calling Feature
Fans of the iPhone video chat feature FaceTime might be surprised to learn that a software bug may have been leaking their private calls. While the process took a number of steps to initiate—so it’s unlikely anyone accidentally eavesdropped, but instead chose to do so intentionally—there was also no way to know if someone was […]
That Funny Meme Might Be No Joke
Memes are a fun way to spread a little light-hearted internet discussion using pictures that have been overlaid with bold-font text. Some memes are based on screenshots from iconic movies, and others take on a viral life of their own after a simple photograph is uploaded and altered with a message. However, it’s okay to […]
Fortnite Bug Let Hackers Into Players’ Accounts
Fortnite is a popular online battle game that has drawn criticism for its combination of violent battle and seemingly child-friendly artwork, as well as for its business model that encourages players to spend real money on fake goods within the game. Worse, though, is the recent announcement that a bug in the game’s code allowed […]