Your identity is valuable, and for that very reason, you should protect it. Your personal details are what thieves need to steal your identity. But how do they get it? They use clever ways to steal your information with you none the wiser. Unlocked mailboxes are an invitation for identity thieves to steal your personal …
Keeping data secure is the law for many commercial and private organizations. If any sensitive information is stolen or lost, the organization may suffer some serious consequences. There are various types of security methods to consider, but data encryption is, by far, the most effective protection. Employee and client information is valuable intellectual property that …
Tweeting on Twitter is quickly becoming the most popular ‘thing’ to do. Never heard of Twitter? It’s a free Internet service where you can post just about anything you want from what you’re doing now (e.g., “I’m eating macaroni and cheese”) to sharing links to interesting articles. It is also a useful tool for businesses …
Since identity theft has become more and more common, employees are now becoming increasingly aware of the precautions they should take to prevent this serious, prevalent crime. Thousands of Canadians are victims of identity theft each year. How do you protect your employees against it? I’ll tell you how. Do you have a Human Resources …
Viruses, if left on your computer, can be detrimental to the overall performance of your computer. This is why most viruses are considered a major security risk. Is your computer operating slower than normal? Is it encountering a lot of errors when you open and close programs or documents? If so, then your computer may …
The Internet is a place where you can do just about anything—shop, pay bills, book holidays, buy software/movies, and more. It is also a place for thieves to get a credit card in your name. Identity theft costs the Canadian economy $2.5 billion a year and the FBI calls it America’s fastest growing crime. So …