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Can You be Hacked by Replying to a Text? Must-Know Facts and Tips
Originally published Sept. 29, 2022. Blog post updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on June 28, 2024. Ever misplaced your smartphone—even briefly? It’s a scary feeling. Now, imagine your smartphone being lost for good. All your contacts, photos,...
How to Spot and Avoid Travel Scams
Originally published March 3, 2021. Blog post updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on June 27, 2024. As travel season peaks, fraudsters ramp up their efforts to deceive unsuspecting travelers. Being informed, proactive, and vigilant are ways to...
Moving Scams and Identity Theft Exposed: Ways to Safeguard Future Moves
Moving is a big deal! You want to make sure that all your papers are signed, keys handed over, belongings packed, and movers arranged. But a busy moving season can quickly turn into a nightmare if you fall prey to a moving scam. Yes, you read that right! What might...
Buying Gift Cards for Loved Ones? Avoid These Common Scams
By Steve Earls, a seasoned cybersecurity leader who has innovated cybersecurity and risk management strategies at the CIA, Verizon Wireless, and Trane Technologies, is the Chief Information Security Officer overseeing LegalShield’s cybersecurity programs and teams....
What Is Home Title Theft and Ways to Avoid It
Housing valuations continue to climb, which means home equity has soared for homeowners… unless someone commits identity theft to steal that equity. Home equity theft, deed theft and title theft are on the rise, and many real estate and government officials fear it...
Child Identity Theft: How Can Child Identity Theft Occur?
These days, almost everyone is online including our kids. Translation: children’s private information is more exposed than ever. Why? Because information about them is collected every time they play an online game on their tablet, text with their friends on their...
Social Media Cleanse in 4 Quick, Effective Steps
Wondering what our social media profiles have to do with getting hacked? Well, cybercriminals often lurk around, scouring social media platforms to scoop up personal information they can get their hands on. This information can be exploited for malicious purposes,...
Security For Smart Home: How to Protect It From Identity Thieves
In the rush to fill our homes with intelligent devices ranging from voice-activated assistants to connected coffee cups to smart TVs, we seem oblivious to the security risks. These smart devices could be used as spy tools, opening doors for cybercriminals to steal...
Online Privacy Has Never Been Easier
We can help protect your personal information by helping you keep your sensitive, private data more secure. Now, we can do that even better! Data brokers collect your valuable personal information when you use the internet, make online purchases, accept website...
Cybersecurity Tips for Wedding Success
The big day is on the way! You’ve been planning your wedding with love and care, and finally all your hard work is about to pay off. Or perhaps you are a wedding guest, prepared to attend this exciting event. Whether you are a member of the bridal party or a...
Avoid These Common Romance Scams
It’s a universal truth that most people want to find love. The problem is, online fraudsters use that desire against unsuspecting, vulnerable people on dating apps and dating sites. Not to burst Cupid’s bubble, but dating and romance scams are blooming like love in...
Why is it Important to Check Your Credit Report?
Your credit reports are an important record of your credit activity, loans, public records and more. Creditors such as credit card companies and banks submit your credit information to the three major credit bureaus, which compile this info into your credit report. If...
Is Your Computer Hacked? How to Tell & Fix it
Why do hackers attack your computer? If you own a computer, you have probably heard about the threat that hackers pose to your system. Hackers are always seeking to gain access to your computer. Once they get in, they can wreak some serious havoc on your data,...
How to Find Out if Someone Has Hacked Your Email
Identity theft is a general term for a huge, terrible problem that affects millions of people per year. It happens when someone steals your personal information to obtain goods and services. The thieves can harm your finances and your credit, and even nullify...
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