Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. Brian Krebs calls it planting a flag , and it's basically claiming your own identity before some fraudster does it for you.

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Lenny Zeltser

JULY 1, 2020

” How do such scams look from the victim’s perspective, and what can you do if you’re affected? How the Scam Works. Because this is not a credit account, this action doesn’t trigger a credit check and works even if the victim’s credit file is frozen. I believe in this scheme.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2024

But how much do we know about Radaris? What’s more, Radaris’ automated process for requesting the removal of your information requires signing up for an account, potentially providing more information about yourself that the company didn’t already have (see screenshot above). government.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Consider anti-malware solutions that can aid your existing infrastructure.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

And again, smart meters were positioned squarely as making the environment more friendly by knowing how and when energy is being used by individual customers. Smart Meters provide the data to support a cleaner future, showing how much energy is being used and how much this will cost you.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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