Jackie here. Do you share secrets with Siri, Alexa, or another digital assistant? A convenient way to get answers to embarrassing medical questions, directions to favorite hotspots, and the latest news and traffic, digital assistants can provide the information you need on the go. Unfortunately, this convenience may come with a price to your privacy. […]

Jackie here. Scams involving mobile devices are becoming more common, according to the FTC. Last year more than 6% of all identity theft reported to the FTC involved mobile device fraud. As mobile devices continue to grow in popularity, this phenomenon will likely continue. What Is Mobile Device Fraud? Mobile device fraud has many faces. […]

Jackie here. Do Millennials neglect protecting their identities? A TransUnion survey suggests that Millennials are the age group least likely to actively protect their data. Interestingly, they are also the generation most concerned about cyber threats. How can Millennials change their habits and become more secure online? Here are a few key changes that can […]

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. There’s little doubt that smartphones, phablets, and tablets have made life more convenient and more connected. But what too many tech users fail to recognize is that their mobile devices are […]

Jackie here. Let’s be honest; keeping up with passwords can be very challenging. Even after countless warnings, people still choose weak passwords to protect their important accounts. While this is not a safe practice, it is understandable as good passwords can be hard to remember. Twitter recently launched their potential solution to the problem, a […]

Jackie here. One of our ID theft predictions for this year is a rise in mobile malware. One big way that malware infects mobile devices is through apps. The best way to protect yourself from this threat during 2015 is to carefully choose the apps you install. Which apps are safe? Here are some tips […]

Jackie here. Smartphones are a big investment, and when consumers switch from one cell phone provider to another, we often want to bring our devices with us.  In order to do this, a cell phone must be “unlocked” – a process which enables a phone to be used on any carrier network.  It sounds simple, […]

Allison here. A recent article highlighted a survey conducted by phone security company, Lookout, in which one-third of people admitted to sneaking glances at text messages, photos, and emails on a loved one’s phone. This is a concerning statistic, now that our mobile phones store more and more of our personal data. A snooper with […]

Aaron here, with the AllClear Investigation team.  The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was recently made aware of malware attacking smartphones that use the Android operating system. The newest versions of this malware are called Loozfon and FinFisher. Loozfon is an information-stealing type of malware. With this one, criminals use different tactics to try and […]

Tamara here, AllClear ID Investigator. Financial institutions have been working for years to make banking more accessible and convenient for their members. It started with ATMs, then with Internet banking, and now mobile banking. Mobile banking is convenient in that with a phone that has the capabilities, starting with text transaction processing and now moving […]