IT Security News
If you are a victim of identity theft, report it immediately (01-15-08)
Here are some things you should do. 1. Contact the three major credit bureaus and have them place a fraud alert on your credit report.
Read More...Don't click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of unsolicited emails (01-08-08)
Spam filters are catching most unwanted e-mail, but some might still reach you.
Read More...Do not give your password over the phone (01-02-08)
Do not give your password over the phone to anyone claiming to be from the HelpDesk or Tech Support
Read More...Protect your information crossing the Internet (12-10-07)
Make sure the site you're ordering from protects your information crossing the Internet
Read More...E-mail is insecure by default because it is more like a postcard, not a sealed envelope (11-28-07)
A number of people are under the misconception that e-mail gets sealed in an envelope...
Read More...Previous Articles
- Don't check "remember my password" boxes
- Don't be an unintentional spammer
- Place a fraud alert to protect against identity theft
- Don't fall for phishing schemes
- Email or IM's can come back to haunt you
- If you print it, go get it right away!
- Don't buy anything from a spammer
- Don't use information related to yourself as a password
- Security Tip - Good Passwords
- Social Engineering: why should I care?
- Social Engineering Example 1
- About Social Engineering