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Robert Siciliano

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ATM Skimming, Cyber Fraud Keep Bankers up at Night

Last year there were hundreds of cyber fraud incidents that struck banks and put consumers’ personal data at risk, even though the one involving Target stole the scenes. These crimes included payment card skimming, denial-of-service and web app tampering. As we’ve discussed, security is a top concern for banks at the board level. It’s not that ...

13 June 2014 /security

Protect your Cards from Multiple Kinds of Skimmers

PIN may sometimes stand for pilfered identification number if a hacker gets yours. And it’s easier than ever for thieves to get your PIN from an ATM, coming up with clever ways to beat security technology. The “primitive” way to get your card number is to manually place a phony card reader over an ATM card reader and then come back to retrieve it...

12 June 2014 /security

Data Brokers: Walking the Tightrope

Never mind the government nosing in on your business; there’s a much bigger snooper out there that’s mining to your personal data: thousands of companies whose names you may not even know. These “data brokers” aren’t “bad”, although a few are irresponsible. They collect and analyze your very personal information, then package it up and sell it fo...

10 June 2014 /security

Teens’ Online Behavior Can Get Them in Trouble

Do you really know what your kids are doing all the time? Probably not, unless you’re a stalker (just kidding). But really, there has to be some element of trust and you can’t physically be everywhere your kids are. And that also applies to the online world. As parents, we need to be aware of what our kids are doing, teach the “rules of the road,”...

08 June 2014 /security

How to safely and securely recycles Devices

Don’t just throw out your old devices; take measures to protect your personal information. Back Up Before ridding your device, back up everything on it—everything. Use an automated PC service and/or a flash drive. For the iOS and Android, activate Apple’s iCloud or the Google Auto Backup service. Wipe Wiping refers to removing all your data. Simp...

21 May 2014 /security

Spring Clean Your Online Reputation

Spring is fast approaching, which means that spring break and college graduation are not too far away. Things could get ugly if your friends take photos of you acting foolish and then post them online for everyone to see. Whether you’re searching for your next career move or are on the verge of graduation and feverishly sending out your resume, l...

21 May 2014 /security

How To Protect Your Business From Internal Threats

The biggest threat to your data may not come from external hackers. Find out how to guard against intentional or accidental internal cyber breaches. The NSA leaks we keep hearing about are a constant reminder of just how vulnerable data is and how this vulnerability can result in data breaches by organization insiders. As Reuters reported, “Edwa...

20 May 2014 /security

10 simple Ways Identity Thieves steal your Credit Card

There are 10 basic ways a crook can easily rob your identity by getting at your credit card or open a new credit card in your name, but there are also ways you can prevent this from occurring. Simple Thievery Leave a window open and a thief can slide through, then steal your stuff. He can even slide an arm through your car’s open window while you...

07 May 2014 /security

Healthcare Data under Attack

Crooks want your health information. Why? It’s called medical identity theft, and it’s not going away too soon. In fact, the ACA (Affordable Care Act) has only fueled the situation, says the Ponemon Institute, a security research firm. This latest of Ponemon’s four annual Patient Privacy and Data Security studies reveals that sloppy behavior, li...

06 May 2014 /security

15 Tips to Prepare for Big and Small Security Threats

Businesses that focus on the big security breach may very well be missing the smaller threats that can do serious damage. A human can easily kill a gnat. So how is it that just one gnat can drive you crazy, even though you can kill it in an instant? You are bigger and mightier ... yet one gnat can get the best of you. That’s because you’re too bi...