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January 25, 2010 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question: Q: I would like to get information on what protection is available for a person who identity is already stolen and is being attempted to be
January 25, 2010 -
In this day and age, even the Fashion & Style section of The New York Times is worried about Internet security issues. This weekend, the Times recounted the experiences of Allan Goldstein, a 60 year old college professor who uses
January 20, 2010 -
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has filed a lawsuit against Health Net for HIPPA violations in the wake of a data breach. Last May, Health Net discovered that a portable disk drive containing confidential health information, Social Security numbers, and
January 18, 2010 -
Netflix is adding Nintendo's Wii consoles to the list of devices that allow Netflix subscribers to stream unlimited movies and television episodes. If you're already a Netflix member but haven't already been taking advantage of Netflix's unlimited streaming content, the
January 13, 2010 -
Yesterday, Google released information about a "highly sophisticated and targeted attack on [Google's] corporate infrastructure originating from China that resulted in the theft of intellectual property from Google." The attack also targeted at least twenty other large companies, and the
January 13, 2010 -
This Friday, January 15, is the first day to electronically file your 2009 tax return. Of course, the deadline isn't until April 15, but it's a good idea to get started early, for several reasons. Having plenty of time to
January 11, 2010 -
RockYou is a company that develops applications for Facebook, MySpace, and a number of other popular social networking websites. It's the second biggest application developer for Facebook after Zynga, which recently made headlines for its "scammy" offers. Last month, RockYou
January 4, 2010 -
Two of this year's most popular resolutions are to lose weight and save money. NextAdvisor.com can help you with both, since we've reviewed and compared the best online diet services and online savings accounts. If your goal is to lose
January 4, 2010 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. Q: I tried to sign up for your 3-in-1 credit monitoring with FICO score, $14.95 per month, but the application asked for a promotion code, but
December 30, 2009 -
Weight Watchers is currently offering a 35% discount on their three month plan through NextAdvisor.com. Normally, the three month plan, with sign-up fee, would cost $83.80. But for a limited time, you can take advantage of this exclusive discount and
December 30, 2009 -
In August, Albert Gonzalez was indicted for his role as ringleader of a massive hacking operation targeting Heartland Payment Systems, 7-11, and supermarket chain Hannaford Brothers. The hack resulted in the theft of data for more than 130 million credit
December 28, 2009 -
The Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission have issued new rules designed to help inform consumers about the impact of their credit histories on the interest rates they are offered when seeking loans. The rules will require lenders to notify
December 28, 2009 -
TechCrunch has unearthed a list of 370 passwords that cannot be used when registering a new Twitter account. Some of these passwords are known to be weak and obvious, like "123456" and "password." But many are seemingly random words that
December 16, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. Q: Do you recommend adult movie rentals online? A: The two most popular online DVD rental services, Netflix and Blockbuster, do not offer adult movies. But
December 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. Q: When looking at your credit report, is there a way of prioritizing which areas to work on? E.g., if you have credit card debt, are
December 10, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. Q: I found out that someone used my grandson's Social Security number to get phone service. How can I stop this? He's only 11 years old.
December 10, 2009 -
Online dating is one of the most popular Internet-based services, and for good reason. Plenty of people are looking for love, but don't have the time or the inclination to meet people in bars. For the price of a few
December 9, 2009 -
Facebook unveiled its latest privacy policy today, as well as changes to the privacy settings. Facebook's privacy policy and settings must continuously evolve with the addition of new features that involve third-party applications and websites. But this time, Facebook has
December 2, 2009 -
This week, millions received emails that appeared to be sent by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, directing them to an official government website to fill out a vaccination form. Those who followed links in the emails were actually sent
November 30, 2009 -
Why are data breaches like mice or cockroaches? Because for every one that you see, there are hundreds or even thousands that you don't see. According to the FBI's top Internet crimes investigator, the public only knows about a handful
November 25, 2009 -
The Dallas Morning News points out that many popular retailers, including Diesel, True Religion, Ed Hardy, and Lululemon Athletica are no longer accepting personal checks. Gap and Whole Foods are toying with the idea, as well. Since few customers use
November 23, 2009 -
Last week, the Universal American Action Network, a subsidiary of Universal American Insurance, sent 80,000 postcards to Medicare participants throughout the country. On these postcards, printed above the recipients' names, were their Social Security numbers. The mistake occurred because Social
November 18, 2009 -
Many of the most popular applications on Facebook, including FarmVille, CafeWorld, and Mafia Wars, are created by a company called Zynga. Zynga's CEO, Marc Pincus, recently acknowledged that these games contain "scammy" offers, in which users are offered various deals
November 16, 2009 -
Identity thieves tend to be quite good at identifying and capitalizing on new trends and opportunities. So it isn't particularly surprising that as unemployment rises, scams designed to take advantage of vulnerable job seekers have become increasingly common. Job seekers
November 11, 2009 -
Yesterday, the U.S. Justice Department indicted eight men who allegedly hacked into a computer system at RBS WorldPay Inc., cloned prepaid ATM cards, and used them to withdraw $9 million from 2,100 ATMs in 280 cities around the world, in
November 9, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. Q: If someone who has just turned 18 and has no prior credit history loses his wallet, what can he do to prevent someone using his
November 9, 2009 -
New Yorkers were very excited about the Yankee's World Series win last week. So excited, in fact, that when they couldn't find any confetti during the victory parade on Friday, they began tossing miscellaneous paperwork out the window. That miscellaneous
November 4, 2009 -
Medifast is a meal delivery diet program designed for rapid, dramatic weight loss. This is the most rigorous diet plan reviewed on NextAdvisor.com, and is focused on helping those who are obese or seriously overweight improve their health. Medifast is
October 28, 2009 -
Because it isn't really from the FDIC. There has been a recent rash of phishing emails that appear to be sent by the FDIC. The emails say, "You have received this message because you are a holder of a FDIC-insured
October 27, 2009 -
TrustedID, our favorite identity theft protection service, has just added a new feature to help determine your personal risk of identity theft. TrustedID will assess millions of records on hundreds of public and private databases and analyze that information for
October 26, 2009 -
A British insurance firm recently conducted a survey of burglary victims, and found that many burglars are looking for personal documents. In 2008, 15% of British burglary victims were targeted specifically for sensitive information, and 74% of burglaries resulted in
October 26, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: My bank is lowering my credit
October 21, 2009 -
Jillian Michaels, the trainer and life coach from NBC's The Biggest Loser, will star on her own show next year. On Losing It With Jillian, Michaels will temporarily move in with families from around the country, in order to help
October 19, 2009 -
As Twitter grows in popularity, it suffers from a corresponding increase in spammers. These days, your newest follower is more likely to be a spambot than a real person. And as spammers become increasingly sophisticated, it gets harder to tell
October 19, 2009 -
Earlier this month, PayChoice, a payroll processing firm, was breached by hackers. Last week, PayChoice was hacked yet again. The last hack was unusually complex, involving a data breach, phishing emails, malicious websites, and a Trojan horse. The latest attack
October 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: How do I switch from a
October 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: I have a 3 score report
October 12, 2009 -
Some identity theft victims are never able to completely repair the damage to their credit. Some victims are declined mortgages or student loans. Some victims suffer monetary losses. Nearly all victims have to devote a great deal of time and
October 12, 2009 -
Last week, FBI chief Robert Mueller spoke about the dangers of cybercrime, and admitted that he had once been fooled by a phishing email. At first, Mueller believed the email to be a "perfectly legitimate" message from his bank, requesting
October 7, 2009 -
Today, the FBI charged 53 defendants with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud, the largest number ever charged in a cybercrime case. 33 have already been arrested and the remainder are being sought by law enforcement. Egyptian authorities
October 7, 2009 -
A massive phishing scam resulted in the exposure of tens of thousands of email addresses and passwords. One list, containing 10,000 Hotmail, MSN, and Live.com addresses and passwords, was posted online at PasteBin, a website commonly used by developers to
October 6, 2009 -
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, and an increasing number of identity theft victims are children. Minors are particularly vulnerable targets since their parents don't normally check their credit reports, which can allow the crime
October 5, 2009 -
Do you become slightly tense when a waiter whisks your credit card off to some unseen corner of a restaurant? Knowing what we do about identity theft, it's hard to feel entirely comfortable letting a credit card out of your
October 5, 2009 -
Hackers recently breached the online systems of PayChoice, a payroll processing firm. Shortly after the hackers accessed customer account information, including email addresses, login IDs, and partial passwords, PayChoice customers began receiving targeted phishing emails prompting them to download a
September 30, 2009 -
For the past three years, Tennessee doctors have been faxing patient information, including Social Security numbers and medical histories, to Bill Keith, an Indiana businessman whose fax number is similar to that of the disability determination section of the Tennessee
September 30, 2009 -
Federal regulations prohibit passengers from using cell phones while an airplane is in flight. But as Wi-Fi becomes available on more and more planes, some passengers have discovered that they are able to make phone calls using VoIP. While many
September 28, 2009 -
In July, a University of North Carolina researcher was unable to access a server containing information pertaining to a federally funded mammography study. That information included records on a total of 236,000 women, and Social Security numbers for about 163,000
September 23, 2009 -
This week, LifeLock received a 2009 Arizona Corporate Excellence Award, and was recognized as Arizona's fastest growing company. The ACE Award is presented based on revenue growth over the most recent two years, using both actual dollar growth and percentage-revenue
September 23, 2009 -
An online savings account is one of the easiest ways to make the most of your money. Like a traditional savings account at your local bank, an online savings account allows you to store your money safely while also earning
September 21, 2009 -
MSNBC reports that a San Diego resident was told that his credit limit was lowered simply because he lives in California. Paul Smith recieved a letter from issuing bank HSBC informing him that, based on information obtained from Equifax and
September 21, 2009 -
A recent article in the Washington Post argues that the business model for private colleges in the United States is unsustainable, and that for future generations, undergraduate education may entail a different model altogether. The article points out that online
September 16, 2009 -
Despite your best efforts, your sensitive personal information is out there, stored in the databases of various companies. Consumer Reports has compiled a list of companies that store your data, as well as explaining what type of data a particular
September 16, 2009 -
The new Smart Choices program places a green check mark label on packaged foods in order to indicate that the item is considered a "better for you" product. And yet many of the foods that have earned a green check
September 16, 2009 -
A man installing a skimming device on the face of an ATM was caught by a security camera. [flv]http://www.nextadvisor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/video/caught_redhanded.flv[/flv] When using an ATM, be on the lookout for anything suspicious, such as loose wires, tape, or any type of electronic
September 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: I'm a lifetime [Weight Watchers] member
September 14, 2009 -
Pop-up advertisements that warn you about a virus and attempt to hawk anti-virus software are a particularly sneaky way to trick you into downloading malware. Generally, these types of pop-ups tend to infiltrate less reputable websites, such as those that
September 9, 2009 -
Our identity theft guest expert, Robert Siciliano, is quite vigilant in his attempts to keep readers informed about the dangers of ATM skimming, as well as other scams that can lead to identity theft. When you think of skimming, the
September 9, 2009 -
Many merchants post signs near the cash register, stating that you must spend above a certain amount in order to be allowed to use a credit or even a debit card. However, these minimum credit card purchase requirements violate MasterCard
September 2, 2009 -
As you probably know by now, federal law limits your liability to $50 for unauthorized credit card charges. But that limit only applies if you notify your bank within 60 days. That's why it's absolutely crucial to check your bank
September 2, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: I want to try Nutrisystem, but
August 31, 2009 -
Government officials recently revealed that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke fell victim to identity theft last year. Mrs. Bernanke's purse, containing personal checks, four credit cards, and her ID, was stolen in a Starbucks. A few days later, the thief walked
August 31, 2009 -
Weight Watchers already offers a discounted three month plan, but for a limited time, customers who sign up for this discounted plan will receive an additional fourth month of service for free. This is an unusually generous promotion, so if
August 26, 2009 -
It seems logical to assume that over time, the popularity of DVDs would fade in favor of streaming video. But for the present, DVDs are holding strong. A new survey found that the majority of consumers would rather rent DVDs
August 26, 2009 -
Hannaford, a midsize supermarket chain, was one of the many corporations that fell victim to Albert Gonzalez's large and sophisticated hacking operation. Gonzalez's hack exposed millions of credit and debit card numbers, and Hannaford has responded by going above and
August 24, 2009 -
In anticipation of the start of a new school year, Consumer Reports is blogging about personal finance issues for college students. Today's post kicks off the series by addressing credit card debt. Some points worth noting: 84% of undergraduate students
August 24, 2009 -
The U.S. Department of Education recently released a report on online education. The study, which examined the comparative research on online versus traditional classroom teaching from 1996 to 2008, concluded that, "On average, students in online learning conditions performed better
August 19, 2009 -
A Georgia cat named Oreo was recently awarded a diploma from Jefferson High School Online. In reality, Oreo's owner, Kelvin Collins, paid the $200 fee and answered the test questions on the cat's behalf. Collins works for the Better Business
August 19, 2009 -
In March, Holly Ramer received a letter from a debt collector demanding that she pay $7,306 in two days. But she didn't owe that money. Instead, the debt belonged to a Micronesian man who defaulted on a disaster loan from
August 12, 2009 -
The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about phony debt collectors. The BBB is concerned about the possibility of a recent mass data breach, since the scammers are already armed with victims' personal information, including Social Security numbers, old
August 12, 2009 -
This video breaks down phishing scams as simply as possible, to ensure that everyone understands the risk and how to protect themselves. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqRZGhiHGxg[/youtube] As suggested in this video, you may want to consider anti-phishing software. You can learn which Internet
August 10, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Do you have a weekend off
August 10, 2009 -
Medifast, a meal delivery diet service designed for rapid, dramatic weight loss, is offering NextAdvisor.com readers a $50 discount on purchases of $275 and more. To take advantage of this exclusive $50 discount on Medifast, simply enter the promo code
August 5, 2009 -
Valleywag reports on user complaints about the reliability of Flickr's paid service. On more than one occassion, a paying Flickr user has lost thousands of photos, without warning or recourse. Deleted photos cannot be recovered under any circumstances, and apparently,
August 5, 2009 -
According to Wired, the U.S. Marine Corps has banned Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social media websites from its networks, effective immediately. According to the Marine Corps, these websites are "a proven haven for malicious actors and content and are
August 3, 2009 -
Last week, prominent computer-security researchers Charlie Miller and Collin Mulliner demonstrated an iPhone vulnerability that could allow a hacker to gain complete control over all iPhone functions, including making calls, visiting websites, accessing personal information on devices, and turning on
August 3, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Are the monthly fees you cite
July 29, 2009 -
Apparently, if you do not have an account at Bank of America, but attempt to cash a check at one of their branches, they require you to provide a fingerprint. After years of denying the practive, they have finally admitted
July 29, 2009 -
A popular Manhattan restaurant has issued a press release announcing its new "credit cards only" policy: Carrying around cash is a thing of the past. Leave it to Commerce, Harold Moore's West Village hot spot, to modernize and go "paper-free," now only
July 27, 2009 -
Network Solutions provides website hosting and payment processing services to online merchants. On Friday, the company announced a data breach that puts more than 573,000 customers at risk of identity theft. The breach was caused by hackers, who broke into
July 27, 2009 -
Last week, two men were arrested near Oklahoma City and charged with identity theft, credit card misuse and theft of more than $500.00. These men, who are from Romania and are in the United States illegally, allegedly installed a skimmer
July 22, 2009 -
Robin Katz, pictured at right, doesn't necessarily look like the kind of person who would siphon $110,000 from your checking account. But Katz, a Smith College graduate and Chase financial planner, did just that to one of her millionare clients.
July 22, 2009 -
Typically, a botnet is a network of personal computers that, unbeknownst to their owners, have been infected with software that can be used to send spam or execute cyber attacks. It is estimated that one in four personal computers in
July 20, 2009 -
On Friday, Consumerist gave a detailed explanation of the time it takes for various negative items to fall off your credit report. Most debts stay on your report for 7 years, but there are several exceptions. Delinquencies stay on your
July 15, 2009 -
I was flipping through the channels the other night when I came across an old episode of Sex and the City. It happened to be "My Motherboard, Myself," from season four, in which Carrie's laptop crashes. Aiden, Miranda, and the
July 15, 2009 -
Facebook's gradual evolution from private to public continues. The social networking site has begun making status messages, photos and videos visible to the general public, rather than only the user's approved friends. For the present, only certain users, whose profiles
July 13, 2009 -
We've mentioned the danger posed by the miniature URLs that are often used in place of full length links. Whenever a complete URL is too long or cumbersome, many users turn to URL shortening services like TinyURL. Unfortunately, a condensed
July 13, 2009 -
A state law requiring California health care organizations to report suspected medical data breaches went into effect this past January. Since then, California officials have received more than 800 data breach reports. The California Department of Public Health expects to
July 8, 2009 -
The Wall Street Journal points out that the recent attacks on U.S. government and corporate websites reveal the vulnerability of U.S. networks. Security experts believe that although the recent attacks were not particularly damaging, they indicate the potential for hackers
July 8, 2009 -
If you suspect that your newest Twitter follower is a spammer, you're probably correct. If the Twitterer in question is following hundreds or thousands of people but only has a few followers, it's probably a spammer. If every tweet includes
July 6, 2009 -
An article in today's Wall Street Journal warns consumers to beware of unexpected credit card fees. In the current economic climate, it's no surprise that banks and credit card companies are looking for any excuse to earn an extra few
July 6, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Where is the nearest Jenny Craig
July 1, 2009 -
Verified Identity Pass was a privately owned company that offered a service called Clear, which was designed to help air travelers get through airport security checks faster by vetting their identities and backgrounds in advance. On June 21, Verified Identity
July 1, 2009 -
Consumers Union has created CreditCardReform.org, which provides news updates and explanations to ensure that readers understand how credit card reform effects their financial situations, as well as a wealth of tips to help readers use credit responsibly. In the months
June 29, 2009 -
Earlier this month, a laptop was stolen from Cornell University. The stolen laptop contained names and Social Security numbers for 22,546 current and former students and 22,731 faculty and staff members. In violation of Cornell's policy, the laptop was left
June 29, 2009 -
Last week, guest expert Robert Siciliano discussed scammers who use Craigslist classified ads to target potential victims. Apparently, the same types of scammers also use online dating services to seek out gullible marks. A few days ago, Consumerist received a
June 26, 2009 -
A couple of weeks ago, Joe blogged about the acai berry and the outlandish claims made about its supposed health benefits. Yesterday, Arizona's Attorney General announced a settlement with Central Coast Nutraceuticals, an Arizona based company that markets an acai
June 26, 2009 -
Israel Hyman is an avid Twitter user. He uses the microblogging service to promote his website, IzzyVideo.com, and to connect with his customers on a more personal level. So he thought nothing of sharing a few details about his recent
June 22, 2009 -
Credit report monitoring is crucial for a number of reasons. It is important to be aware of your credit in order to ensure that you receive the best possible interest rates on loans, to remove negative or incorrect information as
June 22, 2009 -
An article in Saturday's New York Times highlights a common practice among websites with a social networking element. It's called contact scraping, and it occurs when the website prompts you to enter an email address and password. Then, all of
June 16, 2009 -
Several states and large cities have already passed laws requiring restaurant chains to display calorie counts on their menus. While the impacted business owners have protested against these laws in the past, the restaurant industry now supports a bill that
June 12, 2009 -
Danielle Smith, who lives in Missouri, posted a family portrait, featuring herself, her husband and their two children, on a few different social networking sites. Two weeks ago, a friend of Danielle's was driving though Prague when he spotted the
June 11, 2009 -
McAfee recently conducted a study to identify the most dangerous Internet search terms. Searches for these words are most likely to lead Internet users to pages containing malware. The study tested thousands of keywords using Google, Yahoo, AOL and Ask,
June 10, 2009 -
Research in Motion recently released a security patch to repair a vulnerability in the software on some BlackBerry smartphones. This particular vulnerability occurs in the PDF distiller program, and only impacts consumers that use BlackBerry Enterprise Server, versions 4.1 through
June 10, 2009 -
Last week, Virginia Commonwealth University sent letters to 17,214 current and former students, notifying them that their names, Social Security numbers and test scores may have been exposed when a computer was stolen from the school library. VCU is offering
June 9, 2009 -
Last week, Consumerist reported on delays in Blockbuster's online rental service. A reader wrote in to explain that after returning DVDs to the store, they remained on his online queue for at least two days, which meant that new DVDs
May 28, 2009 -
When credit card processors fail to adequately protect customer data, data breaches and identity theft occur. This fall, they'll be trying out a new strategy for protecting that data. Since processors are finding it impossible to thwart each and every
May 21, 2009 -
Here at NextAdvisor.com, we often receive emails from readers who know that they are entitled to one free credit report per credit bureau, per year, but who aren't sure where or how to access their free credit reports. Those legally
May 20, 2009 -
NextAdvisor.com is tired of banks taking away or limiting your credit, so we've decided to create our own relief plan. We're giving away $2,000 while educating our readers about credit. Considering the current state of the United States economy, it
May 14, 2009 -
Nutrisystem's meal delivery program includes variations specificially designed for women, men, seniors, vegetarians, and diabetics. Nutrisystem recently introduced Nutrisystem D, a new diabetic plan. In a 3-month clinical study at Temple University School of Medicine, Nutrisystem D was shown to
May 7, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Each person is entitled to a
May 6, 2009 -
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is in the process of notifying more than 30,000 people that their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach executed by businesses that are former LexisNexis customers. These thieves used personal information
April 30, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Last night, I purchased SpyZooka. I
April 30, 2009 -
Two new Facebook imitation sites have popped up in the past couple of days, attempting to steal Facebook users' login names and passwords. The phishing sites, fbstarter.com and fbaction.net, appear virtually identical to facebook.com. Phishers lure users to the fake
April 29, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Do any of the identity theft
April 20, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Does Carbonite's unlimited backup storage include
April 16, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Does TrustedID also cover legal costs
April 15, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: What would it cost me to
April 15, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: If I back up my system
April 15, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Do the credit reports from Equifax
April 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: If someone has stolen your identity,
April 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: One thing I'm concerned about is
April 14, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Why does my credit score fluctuate
April 13, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: I know that LifeLock protects your
April 13, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Will Mozy, or any of the
April 10, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: If my computer dies, or if
April 10, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Does University of Phoenix offer financial
April 10, 2009 -
The already devastating crime of identity theft has taken an alarming new turn. Identity thieves are not only ruining their victims' credit by racking up unpaid debt. Now, many of them are now filing for bankruptcy protection in their victims'
April 9, 2009 -
A skimmer is a device that can be inserted over the card slot on an ATM. When you insert your debit or credit card, the device reads and stores the data embedded on the magnetic strip, including your name, card
April 9, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: So, I will have to pay
April 9, 2009 -
Though web-based malware is nothing new, its method of transmission often continues to evolve ahead of detection methods. According to Trend Micro, 53% of malware is currently delivered via Internet downloads, which indicates that social engineering techniques are being used
April 8, 2009 -
The phrase "employee turnover" is closely linked with the word "unemployment" in the minds of most workers these days, but on the employer side, data breaches are an equally worrisome issue. This is according to a recent national survey conducted
April 7, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: The answer [in the FAQ] confuses
April 7, 2009 -
In 2008, the Internal Revenue Service designated "phishing" as one of its annual "Dirty Dozen" tax scams. Phishing is a form of identity theft that consists of sending fraudulent e-mails claiming to represent legitimate businesses and government entities, including the
April 6, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: I have never prepared my taxes
April 6, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Can you save information on the
April 1, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: I don't know if my tax
March 30, 2009 -
Last month, I blogged about choosing a tax preparation service. I ended up deciding to use TaxAct to help me file my own taxes for the first time in my life. And, for the most part, it turned out to
March 19, 2009 -
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way. Q: Can the Equifax report be printed?
March 18, 2009 -
While attempting to recover and repair their stolen identities for the second time in two years, Scott Mitic and his wife realized that there was no easy way to do so, no reliable source of help and information. They also
March 17, 2009 -
If you are a Facebook user, you have almost certainly noticed the latest changes. But you may not have noticed that along with the layout, Facebook's privacy settings have changed as well. Previously, Facebook profile information was only visible to
March 16, 2009 -
Until recently, the only online backup options reviewed on NextAdvisor.com for Mac users were Mozy and ElephantDrive. Now, however, Carbonite is also providing online backup for Macs. To learn more about Carbonite and other online backup services, see our reviews
March 16, 2009 -
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March 16, 2009 -
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March 13, 2009 -
For a limited time, users who purchase McAfee Total Protection 2009 will once again recieve a 50% discount. The discounted price is $39.99, down from the regular price of $79.99. To learn more about McAfee or other Internet security software,
March 13, 2009 -
Medifast is offering NextAdvisor.com readers a 50% discount on any purchase of $275 or more until 3/31. To take advantage of this 50% discount on Medifast products, simply enter the promo code Mar31C when prompted during checkout. To learn more
March 13, 2009 -
In this 60 second video, a former FICO executive dispels 10 myths about credit scores. See our reviews and comparison chart to learn more about credit scores and credit monitoring services.
March 11, 2009 -
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March 11, 2009 -
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March 11, 2009 -
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March 3, 2009 -
Last week, the largest ever controlled study of diet programs was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study tested different types of popular diet plans. All of the diet plans reduced calories, but each one emphasized a
March 3, 2009 -
Reports of more another breach have followed the news that 100 million transactions processed by Heartland Payment Systems had been exposed last month. Visa and MasterCard recently warned certain banks and credit unions that more customer data has been compromised,
February 20, 2009 -
This slick cartoon does an excellent job of explaining the credit crisis in only 11 minutes. Of course, some details are lost for the sake of brevity and simplicity, but overall it offers a great visualization of how our current
February 19, 2009 -
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February 18, 2009 -
I have never done my own taxes. And unfortunately, it's not because I have so much money and so many investments that I require the assistance of a professional. No, it's because up until now, my parents have always filed
February 11, 2009 -
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February 10, 2009 -
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February 9, 2009 -
The passengers on US Airways Flight 1549, which landed in the Hudson River last month, were lucky enough to escape unharmed. Their luggage, however, is another story. Approximately 50,000 items were recovered and are currently frozen in refrigerated trucks, waiting
February 9, 2009 -
If you received a stimulus check from the government last year, you do not need to pay taxes on that check this tax season. You do have to acknowledge receiving a stimulus check, for bookkeeping purposes, but you should not
February 6, 2009 -
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February 5, 2009 -
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February 3, 2009 -
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February 3, 2009 -
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February 3, 2009 -
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February 2, 2009 -
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February 2, 2009 -
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January 28, 2009 -
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January 6, 2009 -
When you sign up for a 30 day free trial of Equifax's credit monitoring service, you'll also get a free Equifax credit report and your FICO score. Your Equifax credit report and FICO score will have a section devoted to
December 29, 2008 -
A 23-year-old New York man was recently arrested for charging tens of thousands of dollars on fraudulent credit cards in the names of a number of wealthy, high-profile men, including clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger, Dallas Mavericks owner Marc Cuban, and
December 23, 2008 -
Since we at NextAdvisor.com love to find useful online services and share them with our readers, we thought you might be interested in a cool new online service called TuneUp. TuneUp goes through your iTunes library looking for tracks that
December 22, 2008 -
Last week, a Wisconsin mom who used her 15 year old daughter's name to enroll in high school and try out for the cheerleading squad was found not guilty of identity theft due to mental illness. While this is certainly
December 17, 2008 -
LifeLock, one of our favorite identity theft protection services, has entered into an agreement with TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, in order to enhance the protection that LifeLock members receive. By working with TransUnion, LifeLock automate and
December 16, 2008 -
Hackers have discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer. So far, up to 10,000 websites have been compromised by this security flaw. So far, hackers have mainly used the flaw to steal game passwords, but it could also allow criminals
December 10, 2008 -
If you're making a list and checking it twice, trying to find something nice for your loved ones this holiday season, keep in mind that the annual shopping frenzy, both in stores and online, creates plenty of opportunities for identity
December 10, 2008 -
After some beta testing, Netflix's online content is now accessible through TiVo boxes. TiVo box owners who also have an unlimited account with Netflix can now stream about 12,000 movies and television episodes, including some HD content. To learn more
December 9, 2008 -
The "Koobface" virus targets Facebook users' credit card information. The virus spreads through Facebook messages that appear to be sent by a friend. The messages say "you look funny in this new video" or "you look just awesome in this
December 8, 2008 -
Apple has deleted the note that encouraged Mac users to install Internet security software, explaining that it was old and inaccurate. Though Apple is now reassuring customers that Mac computers are sufficiently protected "right out of the box," users who
December 2, 2008 -
In theory, losing weight is simple. Just consume fewer calories. In practice, however, losing weight can be a difficult endeavor, fraught with obstacles. But by using common sense and adhering to a few basic principles, you can increase the odds
December 2, 2008 -
Generally, consumers have used Mac computers without fear of the malware attacks that plague Windows users. Over recent months, however, there has been an increase in new viruses that can infiltrate Mac systems, as well as web-based malware that can
November 13, 2008 -
The American Dietetic Association met in Chicago late last month for their annual meeting, and while they were there they addressed 10 myths about dieting. Contrary to popular belief… Eating at night won't make you fat. Avoiding foods with a
November 12, 2008 -
TrustedID has come up with an interesting and unique new innovation in the world of identity theft protection. Identity Threat Score is a predictive identity rating for consumers. Identity Threat Score is based on a groundbreaking technology called IdentityScan, which
Data Breach Alert: Arizona's Department of Economic Security loses personal data for 40,000 children
November 12, 2008 -
On October 14, a wide array of furniture and electronics were stolen from a commercial storage facility used by Arizona's Department of Economic Security, including disks containing the names, addresses, phone numbers and, in some cases, Social Security numbers for
November 12, 2008 -
Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit management firm that handles around 500 million prescriptions a year for about 50 million Americans, received a letter early last month containing the names, birth dates, Social Security numbers and prescription data for 75 of
November 11, 2008 -
If you are a high school or college student, now is the best time to begin establishing a credit history, and that means that it's also time to learn how to use credit responsibly. You may have one or two
November 3, 2008 -
Netflix has added TiVo to the growing list of devices that subscribers can use to stream movies and television shows from Netflix to their televisions. Starting in December, Netflix subscribers who also have TiVo Series3, TiVo HD or TiVo HD
November 3, 2008 -
Names, Social Security numbers, addresses and prize amounts for more than 89,000 lottery winners were compromised when a former employee of the Texas Lottery Commission copied the sensitive information onto disks after being fired from his job as a computer
October 28, 2008 -
In addition to our exclusive 30 day free trial and 15% discount, Trusted ID recently set up a dedicated toll free number just for NextAdvisor.com readers. If you are considering signing up and have any questions about the service, call
October 15, 2008 -
On Tuesday, a federal court in Chicago froze the assets of a spam network known to authorities as HerbalKing and ordered the group to shut down. According to SpamHous, a nonprofit anti-spam research group, at one point HerbalKing was responsible
October 8, 2008 -
Last month, California state lawmakers approved the Consumer Data Protection Act, which would have prohibited most companies from retaining customers' credit or debit card numbers, verification codes or personal identification numbers. Under this new law, companies that accept recurring payments
October 6, 2008 -
Credit card companies aren't just lowering credit limits in response to the economic downturn. They are also more likely to cancel inactive cards. This can lower your credit score by decreasing your amount of available credit, but also by shortening
October 2, 2008 -
The Official Netflix Blog announced yesterday that, thanks to an agreement with Starz Play, Netflix will now be making roughly 1,000 new movies and television shows available on demand. If you have a PC and a Netflix subscription, you can
September 30, 2008 -
The Ad Council recently launched a new website on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in order to educate young people about how to use credit responsibly. Players gather information about debt management, credit history and credit cards
September 26, 2008 -
It looks like we aren't the only ones who prefer Carbonite for our online data backup. Lifehacker named Carbonite "Best Windows Backup Tool" and PC Pro named Carbonite as its Labs Winner for online backup, calling the service, "the most
September 22, 2008 -
If you are currently using Firefox, your passwords and usernames may be easily visible to anyone with access to your computer. In Firefox, select Tools > Options > Security > Saved Passwords > Show Passwords to see all your passwords
September 19, 2008 -
On Saturday, September 20, the Better Business Bureau will host identity theft prevention and education events at local BBB locations across the country. Bring your sensitive personal documents and they will be shredded for you on the spot. If you
September 18, 2008 -
Earlier this week, a hacker infiltrated Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin's Yahoo email account and posted screenshots online. According to Wired, gaining access to Palin's email was a relatively simple process. All the hacker needed was some basic, easily obtainable
September 16, 2008 -
Not so many years ago, "identity theft" occurred when someone stole your purse or wallet and made purchases with your credit cards or checkbook, or impersonated you by using your driver's license or passport. A more sophisticated identity thief might
September 15, 2008 -
Forever 21 recently announced that 98,930 credit and debit card numbers have been stolen from their computers. This data breach was just one part of a larger theft of more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers, at least
September 12, 2008 -
James and Phil Saraiva used to run a computer recycling operation in Somerville, Massachusetts. Over the past year and half, though, they've shifted their focus to the destruction of hard drives. Their company, now called Corporate Destruction Solutions Inc, along
September 12, 2008 -
A USB flash drive containing detailed information about British military troop movements was recently found in a nightclub in Cornwall. BBC News reports that more than 120 flash drives have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defense since
September 8, 2008 -
If you have VoIP and move, you need to provide your VoIP provider with your new address. Otherwise, 911 dispatchers will not be able to locate you in the event of emergency. Florida police were recently flummoxed by a mysterious
September 5, 2008 -
On August 24, Glasgow's Sunday Herald reported that hackers had broken into Best Western's online reservation system and stolen 8 million customer records. The Scottish newspaper claimed that the data breach impacted every customer who stayed at any European Best
September 4, 2008 -
Online backup programs are becoming so popular, some PC makers will soon begin shipping computers with online backup programs already built in. New Lenovo ThinkPad SL series laptops will include Mozy software, and customers will get 5 GB of storage
September 4, 2008 -
Yesterday, JD Power and Associates released their 2008 Credit Card Satisfaction Survey. American Express topped the list for the second year in a row. Discover Card came in at second place. Cardholders named AmEx, Chase and Discover as their favorite
September 3, 2008 -
California state lawmakers approved a bill on Sunday that will prohibit most companies from retaining customers' credit or debit card numbers, verification codes or personal identification numbers. Companies that accept recurring payments will be allowed to keep this information, but
September 2, 2008 -
Symantec recently released a "pre-release beta" version of Norton Internet Security 2009, which is the latest in a series of updates to their market leading Internet security software. After working hard to make Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security 2008
August 21, 2008 -
Google recently created an option for Gmail users to ensure that their email is securely encrypted using SSL. All you have to do to permanently encrypt your email is go to your Gmail settings page and, next to "Browser connection,"
August 21, 2008 -
Your APR, or annual percentage rate, is the yearly interest rate you will pay if you carry a balance on your credit card. You will also be charged interest if you transfer a balance from another card or take out
August 20, 2008 -
Do you spend money? Do you shop online? Do you make hotel reservations? If so, chances are you have a credit card. But with so many credit card choices available, it can be nearly impossible to know which one is
August 20, 2008 -
The Consumerist recently posted 10 Things You Might Not Know About Your Credit Card and 10 Credit Card Company Tricks to Beware. Credit card terms and policies tend to be long and complicated, but The Consumerist addresses some common questions
August 20, 2008 -
A balance transfer card is any credit card that allows cardholders to transfer a balance from a different credit card. Balance transfers can be a very helpful and effective means of managing credit card debt. If you have a credit
August 20, 2008 -
Early this month, a former Countrywide senior financial analyst was arrested for stealing and selling Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information for up to 2 million mortgage applicants over a two year period. Rene L. Rebollo Jr. was
August 19, 2008 -
When switching servers in June, the Princeton Review accidentally published names, standardized test scores, birthdays, ethnicities and other personal information for about 34,000 public school students in Sarasota, Florida. For seven weeks, this data and many other sensitive documents were
August 18, 2008 -
After a three day shipping delay last week, Netflix is shipping DVDs at their normal pace once again. Any backlogged shipments should have been sent out on Friday. All customers whose shipments were delayed will receive a 15% discount on
August 14, 2008 -
Identity Theft 911, an identity theft protection provider, released a new study this week detailing the impact of identity theft in California. The study includes some interesting statistics, such as: Nearly 1.5 million Californians were victims of identity theft in
August 14, 2008 -
Sometime in May or June, a Wells Fargo bank employee access code was used to steal thousands of Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, driver's license numbers and, in some cases, credit card numbers. Only a small number of the
August 12, 2008 -
According to a recent article from the Wall Street Journal, smart phones are the latest online security risk. BlackBerrys, iPhones and other personal devices that connect to the Internet are rarely protected by firewalls or security software. Not only can
August 12, 2008 -
Last week, federal prosecutors revealed that an international ring of hackers had stolen more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers from nine different retailers. Apparently, many of those retailers failed to inform their customers about the breaches, despite
August 5, 2008 -
In what is believed to be the largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice, twelve members of an international credit fraud ring were indicted today for the theft and sale of more than 40
July 31, 2008 -
The United States Government Accountability Office recently released an information security report which states that at 24 major U.S. agencies, 70% of sensitive information on laptops and mobile devises was unencrypted as of last September. For the purposes of this
July 31, 2008 -
Last week, President Bush signed H.R. 3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008. This law ensures that VoIP users will have the same level of access to 911 services as those calling from standard landlines. We
July 28, 2008 -
Back in January, we described Vonage's "MyVonage" product strategy, which included a number of planned next generation enhancements for Vonage subscribers. Today, Vonage announced the launch of Vonage Pro, which is a new service designed to give Vonage customers access
July 24, 2008 -
Back in March, we blogged about Apple's announcement that they would allow third-party software developers to create applications that would enable iPhone owners to use the phone's wifi connection to make VoIP calls. Recently, Apple began offering these types of
July 17, 2008 -
Lifehacker recently published a list of the five best Windows backup tools, based on votes from commenters. After sifting through nearly 350 comments, they came up with five popular favorites. Mozy and Carbonite, two of the online backup services we
July 14, 2008 -
Since a recent study drew attention to the startling number of laptops that are lost or stolen at U.S. airports, we thought it would be useful to outline some of the best ways for consumers to deal with laptop loss.
July 11, 2008 -
Until recently, Rachael Rivas Dumbrique worked as a personnel specialist for the California Department of Consumer Affairs. On June 6, her last day of work at Consumer Affairs, she copied a confidential roster with more than 5,000 employee names, addresses
July 10, 2008 -
By transmitting sensitive data without encryption, the Division of Motor Vehicles puts 3.4 million Coloradans at risk of identity theft. According to a recent audit, the DMV has failed to to effectively limit access to its database. More than a
July 9, 2008 -
Just over six months ago, an employee of a McLean investment firm inadvertently exposed private company files while using LimeWire. This breach exposed the names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers of about 2,000 of the firm's clients, including
July 7, 2008 -
Senf is a free, open source Java application that scans your hard drive for Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and any other sensitive data worth stealing. By pointing out where these types of numbers exist on your computer, Senf
July 7, 2008 -
In mid-June, Netflix announced plans to eliminate a feature which allows multiple users within a single account to maintain separate profiles and movie queues. Disappointed customers responded by urging Netflix to reconsider this decision, and it has. A post on
July 4, 2008 -
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced plans to survey identity theft victims who reported incidents of identity theft to the FTC between January 1 and May 30. The FTC hopes to learn whether victims found the available legal remedies effective
July 3, 2008 -
As foreclosures rise, former homeowners with blemished mortgage histories are flooding the rental market. Unfortunately, landlords are often hesitant to rent to applicants whose credit reports show a history foreclosures, short sales (when a house is sold for less than
July 3, 2008 -
Google employees' personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and hire dates, was compromised by a break-in at Colt, an HR outsourcing firm. The break-in occurred on May 26 and Google was notified on June 9. In
July 2, 2008 -
The recent Ponemon Institute survey, commissioned by Dell, sheds light on just how many laptops are lost or stolen at U.S. airports. At 36 major airports, lost laptops total more than 10,000 a week. When smaller airports are taken into
July 2, 2008 -
The Federal Trade Commission and the Social Security Administration warn, "Protect your Social Security number. Don't carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check." But at least 44 million Medicare insurance
June 30, 2008 -
Equifax is one of the three major credit reporting bureaus in the United States. In this guide we are going to walk through a sample version of Equifax's online credit report with FICO score. If you don't already have your
June 26, 2008 -
Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton and inventor Ron Hunt recently announced the launch of the Mary Lou's Weigh platform. This re-invention of the simple bathroom scale never reveals the user's actual weight. Instead, it lets users know how many
June 24, 2008 -
Verizon's 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report, which analyzed 500 data breaches over the past four years, including three of the largest ever reported, offers some surprising and informative statistics. 73% of data breaches resulted from external sources 18% were caused
June 24, 2008 -
A laptop containing records for 62,000 current and former Stanford employees was stolen early this month. On June 5, Stanford discovered that the stolen laptop contained restricted information, and immediately began notifying the affected individuals. Anyone who received a paycheck
June 20, 2008 -
A glitch in the program Yahoo uses to make MySpace content accessible on cell phones caused pictures from Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan's private MySpace profiles to become public. (MySpace has disabled the flawed software until the error can be
June 20, 2008 -
On Earth Day, we posted some tips for living a more eco-friendly lifestyle with the help of online services. One suggestion was to attend an online college or university, since it reduces the environmental impact of getting an education. ABC
June 19, 2008 -
Q: I am already using a VoIP service through my cable provider, which works with my existing phone wiring. If I switch to Vonage, will I still be able to use the existing wiring for multiple phones in different rooms?
June 19, 2008 -
The primary selling point for VoIP services is the decreased cost in comparison to traditional phone lines. But as VoIP services become increasingly popular and commonly used, we can look forward to an additional benefit – dramatically improved sound quality.
June 19, 2008 -
If you are concerned about the risk of identity theft, hopefully you have already invested in an identity theft protection service such as LifeLock or Identity Guard. But if you are really serious about protecting yourself from identity theft, there
June 18, 2008 -
University of Florida officials are in the process of notifying more than 11,300 current and former students of a privacy breach in which the names, addresses and social security numbers of students who attended CLAS between 2003 and 2005 were
June 18, 2008 -
Our Facebook Identity Theft Protection Guide provides six tips to prevent Facebook users from being victimized by identity theft. These six tips concentrate on two areas in which users can be proactive in protecting their identity and personal information: limiting
June 17, 2008 -
We told you how to opt out of receiving junk mail, but telemarketing calls and even m-spam, or text message spam, can be distracting, disruptive and, in the case of text message spam, can even cost you money. David Pogue
June 17, 2008 -
DivShare, a free, ad-supported online backup and file sharing service, experienced a security breach yesterday. Last night the company announced on its blog that user e-mail addresses and other basic information had been accessed by a “malicious user,†and advised
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