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ROBERT SICILIANO, CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com is fiercely committed to informing, educating, and empowering Americans so they can be protected from violence and crime in the physical and virtual worlds.
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Risks of Public WiFi
Wired internet or wireless WiFi, the warnings are out there: Don't visit any websites that you have important accounts with when using a public computer (hotel, airport, café, etc.).
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Dude hacked Lottery Computers
Who needs psychics to reveal future lottery numbers when you can hack into the state lottery association and tamper with it? That apparently was the reasoning of Eddie Raymond Tipton, 51. Prosecutors believe Tipton inserted a thumb drive into a computer—the one that spits out random numbers for the lottery, says an article in the Des Moines Register, according to a report at arstechnica.com.
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Computers perfectly forge Handwriting
Handwriting analysts really have their work cut out from them now, thanks to the development of new software that can forge—better than a human can—a person's handwriting. So if you are worried about identity theft, add one more element to the kettle: a crook getting ahold of this software (developed at the University College London) and perfectly duplicating your signature.
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Attention Lenovo PC Owners: Something’s Fishy with Your Computer
Does your Lenovo computer have Superfish VisualDiscovery adware (a.k.a. spyware) installed? It's possible if you purchased a Lenovo PC any time in September of 2014 and thereafter.
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5 Auto Repair Scams
You take your car to the mechanic; it's been making a funny grinding noise when you press on the gas pedal. The mechanic tells you what's wrong and what needs to be fixed, then socks you with the estimate.
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How to prevent your Pics from being lifted: Part 2 of 2
There are many reasons someone might right-click on your image and "Save image as…" Porn, Sex and Dating Sites
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Smartphones for Kids aren't such a good Idea
Maybe you believe that kids should not have smartphones because the devices can tell a pedophile where a child is located. But there's other reasons that perhaps you haven't thought of: cyberbullying, violent porn, online drug purchases, you name it.
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What your Locksmith might not tell You
If your deadbolt has begun to malfunction, and you haven't been using it because you fear the key will get jammed in it—perhaps it's time to call a locksmith and have him fix it. Well, not so fast. This is not the way to go if you want to upgrade your door's security—its ability to withstand forceful kicking by a burglar. Kicking in doors is a common way for intruders to gain entry.
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Securing Your Home's Door: Secrets Your Locksmith Won't Tell You
Are you making a big home security mistake? If you are leaving your doors unlocked, or if you are using low quality lock systems, you are putting yourself…and your home…at risk.
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Take the Extra Step: 12 Ways to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Though you cannot totally protect your home from getting burgled, you would probably be surprised to know that there are no burglars that are as sophisticated as someone like Ethan Hunt from the Mission Impossible movies. However, when you have the right plan in place, you can almost make your home burglar-proof.
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The Impact of Ransomware on Small Businesses
What's going on this September? National Preparedness Month. This will be the time to increase your awareness of the safety of your business, family, pets and community. During disasters, communication is key. National Preparedness Month concludes on September 30 with the National PrepareAthon! Day.
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What is a Cache?
Perhaps someone has told you that you need to "clear your cache," but what does this mean and why should you do it? A cache is a folder of recently visited webpages, which is stored on your computer's hard drive, and maintained by your Internet browser.
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