Jackie here. Have you been smished? You’ve heard of phishing, hacking, and spoofing, but we’re guessing that you may not have heard of smishing. This threat isn’t new, it has been used for several years now, but it is becoming more common. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. What Is Smishing? Smishing […]
Jackie here. PINs and passwords both secure your accounts, but that doesn’t mean they are interchangeable. Let’s examine the similarities and differences between these two components of account security. What Is a PIN? A PIN, short for personal identification number, is a series of numbers used to verify identity. PINs are strictly numerical, and don’t […]
The Internet Crime Compliant Center (IC3) recently released a public service announcement about a possible link between data extortion scams and several recent breaches. According to the announcement, hackers are e-mailing victims of the breach and threatening to release their personal information to friends, family, coworkers, and social media contacts unless they pay a ransom. […]
Jackie here. A lost or stolen wallet is bad news for your identity. Inside of your wallet lies most of the information thieves need to steal your identity and commit ID theft. Unfortunately, even with preventative efforts, lost and stolen wallets do happen. If you lose yours, these tips from KrebsonSecurity will help you minimize […]
Jackie here. Computers can be hacked. Smart phones can be hacked. And believe it or not, smart TVs can be hacked too. If you have a smart TV you need to protect it from hackers, just like you would your computer. Here’s what you need to know. Why Would I Care if a Hacker Accessed […]
Jackie here. If you have an Android phone, keep reading to learn about a new online attack that uses online videos to install spyware on your phone. Here’s what you need to know: This attack is a concerning one, as you all you need to do to fall victim is visit the wrong website. If […]
Jackie here. The FTC recently released a report with some interesting identity theft statistics. Take a look at the latest stats in ID theft: Tax ID Theft Is the Most Commonly Reported Type– Tax or wage related id theft is the most commonly reported type of id theft, accounting for 46% of reported incidents. Credit […]
Jackie here. Do you have a bad password? The annual round-up of most common passwords by SplashData is out, and unfortunately the list is filled with poor password choices. Do you see your password on the list? If you do, it’s time for a change. Creating a strong password is an essential way to protect […]
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. Many people don’t consider tax season their favorite time of the year, but for identity thieves who are determined to nab your tax refund, the payoffs can make it worth their […]
Jackie here. Fraud alerts and credit freezes are some of the tools available to you to better protect your credit. The Identity Theft Resource Center has quite a bit of information about this topic, and we’ve consolidated some of that information for you on our blog. Here’s what you need to know: What Is a […]