7 Tips to Avoid Being “the Catch” of a Phishy Email
92.4% of malware is delivered via email, and with the influx of holiday emails, it's no wonder that this time of year is a favorite for hackers. In between the hustle and bustle of the season, it is easy for a phishy email to slip right through the cracks -- that...
4 Ways to Refresh your Current Cyber Hygiene this Summer
4 Ways to Refresh your Current Cyber Hygiene this Summer Stay safe this summer! From scam phone calls and text messages, to junk emails, this year has shown that cyber breaches are a threat that come in all shapes and sizes. It's important that we stay vigilant in our...
Alternative Loan Monitoring
Non credit loans, also known as alternative loans, are an easy avenue for hackers to use your stolen identity to gain a loan. Since these loans have an easier approval process, they are more appealing to hackers. With alternative loan monitoring, subscribers are...
Remove Your Name From Robocall Lists
Robocallers access your phone number through all sorts of ways. Here are a few ways you can spot a robocall: 1. Unknown caller and from your area code2. Robotic voice (computer generated)3. Threats of arrest4. Immediate action demands5. Requesting sensitive...
More Street Gangs Are Turning to Identity Theft
Federal agents are continuously running into issues with street gangs engaging in cyber crime. What was once narcotics distribution, has turned into data breaches. These criminals are using the dark web to access people's bank accounts and other financial logins to...
Phishing For Cryptocurrencies
Phishing for Cryptocurrencies Phishing scams continue to be a major problem and for hackers, it doesn't get old. With the rise of cryptocurrency, the strategy has remained the same: access information by any means necessary. Below are 4 different ways hackers can gain...
School Districts and Cybersecurity
Between interrupted zoom calls, to phony emails, this year is gearing up for a higher than ever rate of cyber attacks on school districts. Cybersecurity has been rapidly increasing and in fact, effective September 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that would...
Remote Work and Cybersecurity
How to make sure that your remote work is as safe from hackers as possible. As our country has shifted to remote work following the outbreak of Coronavirus, this new way of productivity is also having its own risks. In March of this year, the National Cybersecurity...
iPhone Launch Leads To Increase in Scams
With the launch of the iPhone 12 approaching, reports have shown scams related to "free trials" have surfaced The Identity Theft Resource Center has reported that there is a scam going around concerning a "free trial" of the iPhone 12. Scammers are targeting mobile...
Avoiding Medical Identity Theft
What classifies as medical information? Medical history including past illnesses, surgeries, ongoing conditions, major diagnoses, healthcare insurance and coverage, and prescriptions. Why is medical information stolen? Your medical information is one of the most...
7 Tips to Avoid Being “the Catch” of a Phishy Email
92.4% of malware is delivered via email, and with the influx of holiday emails, it's no wonder that this time of year is a favorite for hackers. In between the hustle and bustle of the season, it is easy for a phishy email to slip right through the cracks -- that...