It’s that time of year – The Final Four and the final push to gather what’s needed and file personal taxes! 2017 was no stranger to identity theft due to the Equifax data breach, exposing private information of over 145 Million Americans. Many Americans began filing taxes as early as 29 January, 2018. The Federal […]
How many times during the day do you access an account online, using a user name and password? Is this such a common occurrence that it doesn’t “register” as something to think about? In casual conversation I often ask this question when talking with people. Online accounts are prevalent – we access our personal accounts,
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Companies have been impacted by outside hackers more frequently than we would like. Notable breaches into Yahoo, Adobe, Target, Anthem Insurance, and the US Office of Personnel Management have resulted in our personal data being stolen. Identity theft is a nightmare. Thieves who pose as you open new credit accounts, file phony tax returns, buy
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The topic of hacking is front and center today. How do people and businesses take preventative steps to minimize threats and protect sensitive information? The FTC has a Data Security site. On this site you’ll find a variety of articles to assist you/your business informed about protection guides to help you navigate choices during these
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It’s that time of year again … tax time! Assembling what we have earned and spent the year before is upon us to complete the requisite tax filings. Fraudsters seek to enter this season by obtaining names, social security numbers and other personal information to obtain a refund. If they “beat us to the punch”,
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Recording vital information you use today and for others to access should they ever need to step in for you, is often overlooked as an item on our to-do list. Using a smart phone has reduced my “knowing a number from memory”! If someone needed access to your contacts, have you established a way for
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Our use of the internet has skyrocketed! When considering our daily activities, it is difficult to imagine a day without access to news, banking, programs and apps that enhance our day. The topic of Cybersecurity has been a topic of interest for individuals and businesses. Technology throughout the US and the world is a backbone
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Data surrounds us at work and at home. It is often the backbone of how we contact friends, clients, co-workers. Our home and business lives are intertwined with data at the center. To protect ourselves and our business, data security is an important topic to consider. How we manage information, contacts, documents is a decision.
