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10 ways to avoid being the victim of identity theft
This article is also available as a PDF download.Identity theft, which involves using another person'scredentials and personal information (name, address, social security number,driver's license number, credit card and bank account numbers, etc.), is one ofthe fastest-growing crimes in today's information-laden world. ID thievesusually use this information to access the victim's...
Tags: Deb Shinder, ID thief, identity theft, password, thief
Technical articles 2006-05-10

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Person in dorm hall displaying personal information
Ok so the other day I was browsing through shared folders on my university's network looking for music when I came to a shared .pdf document on someone's computer that showed all their personal information (Name, DOB, Social Security Number, residence ect...) I don't have any kind of superuser access...
Tags: acracker, Adobe PDF, Mae, network, security, TechMail, Tigger, windows
Discussion threads 2006-09-19
Separating myth from reality in ID theft
Separating myth from reality in ID theftarticle rootSeparating myth from reality in ID theftWidespread media reports have given rise to misinformation and confusion around the issue of identity theft. Headlines often create the perception of rampant hackings or corporate blunders, but few people whose personal information is exposed are ever...
Tags: bank, id theft, identity theft, privacy, security, Sonja Thompson
Discussion threads 2005-10-24
iStop ID Theft 1.0 (Mobile)
iStop ID Theft Helps You Prevent And Fight Back Against Identify TheftThis application will guide you through the following critical steps recommended by the US Federal Trade Commission to stop Identify Theft:1) Immediately place a fraud alert with the three credit reporting agencies to prevent an identity thief from opening...
Tags: Mobile, Credit, FTC, Au Fait Professional Services LLC, iStop ID Theft, Identity Theft, Litigation, Security, Business Operations
Software downloads 2010-01-07
ID Theft and National Security
If it turns out, as I believe, that enemies of the United States are behind a lot of the major ID thefts in the US, that would mean that a lot of money is going to our enemies. Can we therefore surmise that those who mishandle our identity information,...
Tags: government, identity fraud, identity theft, Info-Safety, LLC, off-topic
Discussion threads 2005-03-12
iPod helps police nab alleged car thief
Stay on top of the latest tech news with our free IT News Digest e-newsletter, delivered each weekday. Automatically sign up today!By ...
Tags: Digital music, Oludayo Adeagbo, Apple iPod
Technical articles 2004-07-30
PhoneBAK Anti-theft (Mobile)
"New services help consumers keep track of their gadgets' CNN.comPhoneBAKEver lost your mobile phone before, when off the cab or away from the theatre? Only to receive an engaged tone? Never let it happen to you again!PhoneBAK Mobilephone is an innovative lost & found anti-theft software that helps owner track...
Tags: SIM Card, Phone, Mobile, Cell Phone, SMS, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular Phones, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking
Software downloads 2008-10-21
Members share varied methods for securing hardware
Steel cables, screeching alarms, and other products can help prevent laptop theft, but some members say the best approach to security is to think like a thief.TechRepublic members who responded to Bob Artner’s recent column on the theft of laptops here at TechRepublic offered a number of ideas for securing...
Tags: Notebooks, Suzanne Thornberry, hardware, laptop computer, thief, cable
Technical articles 2002-09-05
Are you prepared for the threat from within?
Recent statistics show an insider is more likely to compromise your company's security than an outsider hacker. Here are four articles to help you stop the threat from within.Hackers continue to make the headlines, but the biggest threat to your company’s security may actually come from inside.A Computer Security Institute/FBI...
Tags: Loraine Lawson, security
Technical articles 2000-06-07
Teach users these five laptop security musts
You give your users laptop computers to take out on the road. But sometimes, they're not all returned. Take a look at these five tips you can pass on to users to help them be aware of risks to avoid while on the road.While encryption software might protect your organization's...
Tags: Notebooks, security, computer, Mike Walton, laptop computer
Technical articles 2002-04-26
Charity theft
Charity theftIt STILL amazes me that people can behave this way. At least when someone steals money there is an understandable motive. Stealing the freely given kindness of strangers is a lower form of theft. http://techrepublic.com.com/5213-6257-0.html?id=2312808"...We have a thief and he is sitting here among us. Not a normal thief...
Tags: Jaqui, joke, movie, off-topic, thief, TQ&A, tq&a loser
Discussion threads 2005-07-01
Keeping hackers out of your Web services
Web services are no different than other Web applications--they require security. Hackers and information thieves are waiting to take advantage of any security lapse.Web services promise to revolutionize your company's development practices by connecting your company seamlessly with customers and other companies worldwide. With this promise, however, come new threats...
Tags: Web services, Channel management, Hacking, Web service, Web, hacker
Technical articles 2002-05-14
BlackBerry ER--Recover Your Stolen BlackBerry (Mobile)
...and discover exactly who stole it and where they are now... * Report the identity of the thief to the police within moments of discovering the theft... * Have your stolen BlackBerry tell you where it is via text message...Dear Friend,When your BlackBerry is lost or stolen you can probably...
Tags: Phone, Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Information Appliance Associates, That', Here', Handhelds, Hardware
Software downloads 2009-09-10
PhoneBAK BlackBerry 201 (Mobile)
With PhoneBAK you can stop worrying about what would happen if your BlackBerry is ever lost or stolen. PhoneBAK is anti-theft software that works quietly on your BlackBerry by automatically checking if the gadget is stolen. If it is, it sends the thief's contact number, location, and other details to...
Tags: Phone, Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, SMS, 38thStreetSoftware, PhoneBAK BlackBerry 201, Handhelds, Hardware
Software downloads 2009-02-28
PhoneBAK BB (Anti theft for BlackBerry) - Wipeout Edition (Mobile)
"New services help consumers keep track of their gadgets' CNN.comPhoneBAK BB WipeOut edition is the latest mobile security software from BAK2u that tracks down the thief, the stolen BlackBerry GSM network and most importantly protects the confidential information. We know how important the BlackBerry is for mobile warriors on the...
Tags: SIM Card, Sensitive Information, Phone, Mobile, Anti-theft, RIM BlackBerry, E-mail, Cellular Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Flash Memory, Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Hardware
Software downloads 2008-10-09
Decision Support: Determine the value and vulnerability of company data to evaluate security threats
Analyze your data for hacker opportunitiesSince security is expensive, both in absolute dollars and in practice (sometimes those with authority are even locked out!), you shouldn't protect everything equally. For example, data that changes rapidly and isn’t especially valuable doesn't need much protection. On the other hand, information that could...
Tags: Hacking, decision support, John McCormick, network, security
Technical articles 2000-03-23
Lost XP Pro Key Code
I have lost the key code for my XP Pro CD but have note got it installed on any computer.So how do I get a key code that works with this CDWell...If you can still get into the old OS you ca retrieve the key.Go to www.belarc.com and download the...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, valid request, sticker, Microsoft Corp.
Discussion threads 2008-02-20
Is your laptop insured?
Your laptop is in danger of being lost or stolen every time you turn around. Are you prepared for the cost and aggravation of replacing your equipment and data? Perhaps it's time to look into laptop insurance.Most consultants break into a cold sweat at the very thought of their trusty...
Tags: Notebooks, Insurance, Stealth Signal, Beth Blakely, laptop computer, laptop insurance, CompuTrace Theft Recovery
Technical articles 2000-12-15
Hackers: Allies in the network security war?
See the pros and cons of hiring a hacker to do a security audit of your network.An old cliche says that the enemy of an enemy is your friend. The question is, can the longtime enemies of network security suddenly become allies in the fight to keep our networks secure?...
Tags: Hacking, NETWORKING, network security, Ray Geroski, security, hacker, network, hiring, Member Jim Huggy
Technical articles 2002-05-07
Undercover 3.2 (Mac)
Undercover routinely checks with the Undercover server. In case of theft, the Mac's unique Undercover ID is added to the list on the Undercover server, initiating the recovery process. During the recovery phase, Undercover transmits its current location on the internet, enabling the Undercover team to identify the computer's exact...
Tags: Apple Macintosh, Recovery, Computer, Orbicule, Desktops, Hardware
Software downloads 2009-09-03
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