AllClear ID Blog

Jackie here. In a connected world, keeping information private can be difficult. All too often, companies share or sell consumer information without their permission or knowledge. When it happens to you, you are now able to do something about it. The FTC has a new complaint tool that you can use to report privacy violations. […]

Jackie here. Job hunting is stressful on its own, and identity thieves often try to cash in on eagerness find a job. This latest job-hunting scam might look like a promising job opportunity, but is really a way to obtain your password and gain access to other accounts. Here’s how to protect yourself. Job Offers […]

“AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website.” As experts and advocates in the cybersecurity space gear up to host National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in a few short weeks, there’s no time like the present to take a closer […]

Jackie here. Plain and simple, smart devices are vulnerable to hacking. Many people, however, don’t think of cars as smart devices, but they are becoming increasingly automated and connected to other devices and systems. Here’s what you need to know when you get behind the wheel of your connected car. Are Cars Hackable? Are cars […]

Jackie here. How many Facebook friends do you have? Do you know them all? I recently read an article about how Facebook friends could impact your creditworthiness. It sounded too creepy to be true, so I did a bit of digging. Here’s what I found out. Facebook Friends and Creditworthiness… What’s the Link? Several years […]

Jackie here. We talk a lot about passwords being the key to your accounts, but what happens you lose that key? Security questions to the rescue! These little questions are just as important as your password. How do you choose a good one? What should you avoid? What Makes a Good Security Question? Let’s start […]

Jackie here. You’ve got a question… what do you do? If you’re like me, you turn to the internet. I often believe that I can find the answer to anything online. That’s what’s makes this new scam so scary. Scammers are using our urge to find information online to set up unsuspecting victims. They are […]

Jackie here. If you have trouble remembering passwords, it might be tempting to save them in your browser for easy entry the next time around. I’ve got a warning for you… it might be easy, but it isn’t worth it. Don’t save your passwords in your browser. Here’s why. With a Bit of Technical Know-How […]

Jackie here. Before you know it, school will be back in session (for some of you, it has already happened). Let’s do a quick refresher on ID theft protection for back to school. These tips are perfect for any student, regardless of age. Limit Use of SSNs If your school, preschool, or daycare is asking […]

Jackie here. Are you having trouble with Flash lately? I’ve been having a few issues and this article from Yahoo! Tech explains why. If you use Flash, you need to read this. The Problem with Flash Flash is great for streaming video and running games inside of web pages, but that isn’t all it is […]