Payment apps like Venmo have become increasingly popular lately, for good reason. However, if users are not careful about how they use and secure their information the Venmo payment app, it can be a privacy pitfall. Venmo Privacy One concern is password strength. If you are reusing an old password, your app could be infiltrated by someone […]
When it comes to our technology, our privacy and security are only as good as the devices and content we use. When there’s an unseen flaw in an app, for example, hackers can exploit it and attack our accounts without our knowledge or even without knowing the flaw exists. What Is The WhatsApp Vulnerability? That […]
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Payment apps, like Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle and even Facebook Messenger, are used by over 90 million Americans, but are they actually secure? This touch-of-a-button technology lets you use actual funds from your bank account or your credit card to send money instantly to friends, family and retailers. At first glance, some consumers might be […]
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There are two specifically related but not interchangeable threats to your identity, and the terms can often get confused. Credential cracking and credential stuffing both involve someone getting their hands on your personal data, especially your usernames and passwords, but how those two things take place are somewhat different. Credential Cracking Credential cracking happens when […]
The Force Has Awakened this #StarWarsDay! May the Fourth Be With You as you break out your lightsabers and prepare to do battle against the Dark Side of our cyber world with tips from the Identity Theft Resource Center and National Cyber Security Alliance. To celebrate this #MayTheFourthBeWithYou, use the messages below on Twitter, Facebook and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Millions Of Venmo Payments Accessed Publicly
Payment apps like Venmo have become increasingly popular lately, for good reason. However, if users are not careful about how they use and secure their information the Venmo payment app, it can be a privacy pitfall. Venmo Privacy One concern is password strength. If you are reusing an old password, your app could be infiltrated by someone […]
WhatsApp Vulnerability May Let Hackers Into Your Phone
When it comes to our technology, our privacy and security are only as good as the devices and content we use. When there’s an unseen flaw in an app, for example, hackers can exploit it and attack our accounts without our knowledge or even without knowing the flaw exists. What Is The WhatsApp Vulnerability? That […]
Payment App Protection: Keep Scammers Out of Your Accounts
Payment apps, like Venmo, Apple Pay, Zelle and even Facebook Messenger, are used by over 90 million Americans, but are they actually secure? This touch-of-a-button technology lets you use actual funds from your bank account or your credit card to send money instantly to friends, family and retailers. At first glance, some consumers might be […]
The Difference between Credential Hacking and Credential Stuffing
There are two specifically related but not interchangeable threats to your identity, and the terms can often get confused. Credential cracking and credential stuffing both involve someone getting their hands on your personal data, especially your usernames and passwords, but how those two things take place are somewhat different. Credential Cracking Credential cracking happens when […]
May The Fourth Be with You
The Force Has Awakened this #StarWarsDay! May the Fourth Be With You as you break out your lightsabers and prepare to do battle against the Dark Side of our cyber world with tips from the Identity Theft Resource Center and National Cyber Security Alliance. To celebrate this #MayTheFourthBeWithYou, use the messages below on Twitter, Facebook and […]
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 […]