How to Avoid and Report Boss Scams
A boss scam is a phishing (email) or smishing (text messages) scam used by hackers. Hackers send fraudulent emails or…
How to Protect My Business from Identity Theft?
According to recent reports, identity theft is on the rise. Javelin Strategy reported identity theft resulted in an annual loss…
SIM Swapping Attacks on the Rise- Here’s How to Keep Safe
SIM swapping, also called SIM splitting or hijacking, is a technique employed by online fraudsters to gain access to, seize…
How Important are Phone Software Updates?
As annoying as software updates are on your phone, they are necessary to help protect you. With every update that…
Can “Buy Now, Pay Later” Apps Be Trusted with My Personal Data
It may be tempting to look for new ways to manage personal finances. For example, one of the latest credit…
FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week
The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness…
How Do You Avoid Tax Scams?
Tax season is here, and it’s essential to watch out for common tax scams. The IRS reports that in the…
What You Need to Know About Fake COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Omicron variant has led to a major resurgence of COVID-19 cases nationwide, and with more people rushing to get…
5 Data Breach Trends to Anticipate This Year
In its recent annual Data Breach Industry Forecast, credit reporting agency Experian made five predictions for cybercrime and data breach…
What Are Cookies and Are They Bad?
If you have browsed the internet recently, you know about the cookie notifications that websites are now required to show.…
What Is Ransomware and How Does It Work?
Ransomware is one of the most common types of cyberattacks. With how vastly the internet has become embedded in our…
Here are the Top Ten IdentityIQ Topics of 2021
Here are the Top Ten IdentityIQ Topics of 2021 IdentityIQ The past year was packed with major events that affected…
What Do You Need to Do When Your Employer Gets Hacked?
The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of…
Can a Driver’s License Be Used for Identity Theft?
Your driver’s license has your personal information. So, that means it can be the perfect tool for identity thieves. The…
Can Robocalls Steal Your Identity?
Have you ever received a call to update your car warranty, but you have no car? Did the message sound…
New Debt Collection Rules Leave Consumers Vulnerable to Scams
It may be true when they say “no good deed goes unpunished” as new adopted regulations meant to protect consumers…
How to Spot a Fake Shopping Website this Holiday Season
Americans are expected to spend $1.2 trillion this holiday season, with the majority of shoppers planning to buy most of their…
Gift Card Scams and How to Avoid Them
Gift cards can make for great gifts. They show your loved ones that you know their interests and give them…