To somehow secure your data is one of the most important aspects of running a business on the Internet. May that be data on your personal computer or on your host server. There are multiple ways to protect your data.

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Tips How To Protect Yourself From Skimming

Monday, September 3, 2012, 2:00 AM | 1 Comment

Over the years, we have become so accustomed to ATM we have begun to take it for granted. Any time, day and night, we need cash, we don’t wait till the next business day when banks open and we withdraw the cash. We go straight to an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine). An ATM offers convenient […]



Know the Warning Signs of Identity Theft

Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 2:00 AM | 1 Comment

There are quite a few signs – some obvious, others not so obvious – that you can warn yourself and others how to prevent identity theft. No matter how much you try, I strongly believe there comes a time that almost everyone is haunted by identity theft in their lifetime. In other words, some experts […]



Tips How To Prevent Identity Theft Online

Saturday, March 17, 2012, 2:00 AM | 1 Comment

Your Identity is always at risk when you are on the Internet often clicking away your time and energy. If you are not careful, your Identity can be stolen in the form of your personal information (anything from your Social Security or bank account numbers to your name and address). The thief is then able […]



Tips How To Prevent Identity Theft Offline

Friday, March 16, 2012, 2:00 AM | 1 Comment

Identity theft is not just a high-tech crime that can happen only online. Your identity may be stolen even if you never spend any time on the Internet. It’s extremely important to take precautions to prevent identity theft offline. Here are some ways you can protect your identity and confidential information when dealing your business […]



Economic Crisis Creates Abundance Of ID Theft

Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 AM | 1 Comment

Over the past month or two, I have been receiving emails claiming to be my bank and my credit card company. In one email they claim the bank has merged with another bank. They want me to update my account information so that the supposedly two-merged banks can consolidate customer accounts. They can’t do it […]



The Great Dictator Speaks To The World Dictators

Friday, January 6, 2012, 5:22 PM | Leave Comment

The identity of the world’s dictators was revealed by Charlie Chaplin way back when. He was careful not to name any. But his speech applies to all the dictators of the world, most notably the authoritarians and the dictators of the Middle East. There were some in Europe up until the 1970s and early 1980s, […]



Beware Of ID Theft And Financial Scams

Thursday, July 28, 2011, 2:00 AM | 1 Comment

We are all too familiar with phone calls, letters and emails requesting to “update” or “confirm” our personal information. Obviously, you have access to the Internet, do some research or call directly your bank or credit card issuer. No matter how old or young you are, there are some things you can do to better […]



PhotoCopiers In Public Places May Steal Your Identity

Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 5:23 AM | 3 Comments

Photo-Copiers in public places installed since 2002 can potentially steal your identity. Be aware that these newer machines have hard drives inside. When you make a copy of your document, you get the hard copy that obviously you can see and touch. You get your original and your copy, put them an envelope and walk […]



Identity Fraud Up In Total Dollars And Victims

Monday, February 9, 2009, 10:02 AM | Leave Comment

There is an article on reuters.com titled “Identity fraud up in total dollars, victims” by Jonathan Stempel published on Mon Feb 9, 2009. The data is for 2008. What is Identity theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, […]



Tips To Protect Your Identity Online

Thursday, January 1, 2009, 6:00 AM | 2 Comments

We all have seen various online viruses, spywares, and trojan malware have increased many folds. It’s a threat we must take care of. We all must be aware of to do the cleanup on a regular basis. The following are steps you can take to protect your identity and data on your desktop as well […]