All posts in identity theft


Hackers are Everywhere

July 20, 2009 by Debra Murphy
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<!--break--> Unfortunately, nothing on the Internet is immune from unscrupulous hackers, including Facebook. I received an innocent looking message in Facebook chat from Denise Wakeman (@DeniseWakeman on Twitter). The message raised my suspicion since I don’t know Denise very well, but I saw a Facebook status update in the news... [read more]

When Social Network Security Can’t Protect You

July 14, 2009 by Danny Brown
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<!--break--> Justin Michael is like many online users. He has a Twitter account and a Facebook account, as well as his own website. He’s passionate about new technology and social media/networking and what it can do for you, personally and professionally. Justin is also running for Mayor of Santa Barbara in the upcoming November 3... [read more]

Online Identity Land Grab On Across All Social Media

June 18, 2009 by Andy Beal
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<!--break--> By Frank Reed As with most things, the news about social media is not news to those who have been around for a while. The reality is that the largest proportion of social media users are relatively new to the party. While this makes social media veterans groan and cry into their energy drinks, it’s just a fact. While most... [read more]

Fearsome New FACTA Red Flags Rules Will Impact Small Business

April 1, 2009 by Daniel Kehrer
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<!--break--> Okay, life wasn’t tough enough, right? Now, starting May 1, 2009, millions of small businesses that extend credit or defer payments for goods and services will be subject to a new set of rules under the Fair and Accurate Transaction Act aimed at helping curb identify theft.  The new rules — known as the FACTA Red... [read more]