Imagine not being able to use cash for even the smallest purchases because your bank—still shaking from news of the recent retail data breach that affected at least 110 million accounts—has decided to block all customer transactions. This actually happened. In many recent interviews I have been asked the question numerous times “Is it time…
The AmberAlert GPS, is “The Intelligent Way to Keep Families Connected and Safe”, today unveiled an infographic that explains how Smart Locators make it easier for families to stay connected and protected. In the course of raising a family, over 90% of parents will at some point lose track of a child. Kids are curious beings, so it’s not…
The Good: Your mobile phone number is almost as good as your fingerprint: very unique to you, and as a second factor authentication device via text message, acts as access control through which to access certain web sites. SMS two factor authentication as it’s know is the sending of unique one time pass codes that…
That very newsworthy data breach that’s still in the news struck 110 million customers, not the more commonly reported 40 million; that’s one-third of the U.S. population. There was also another, but less publicized, breach of huge proportions that occurred to a major retailer in mid-December of 2013. And some reports say another 6 or…
Ever consider the idea that a home intruder may force you to turn off your home alarm? Ever think that there’s a way you could secretly signal this to the authorities when you turn off the alarm while your captor is watching? There is: the alarm duress code. This code is entered on the keypad,…
A recent poll of 1,000 Internet users reveals that they’re very concerned about security threats to their personal and financial information. Users also believe that the feds should step up more to protect them. 80% are concerned that hackers will get into information they share. 16% are on edge that businesses will use data they…
They’re back, and they’re scarier than fangy blood sucking ghosts: tech support scammers. They want to suck you dry of your last penny. A tech support scam may go as follows: You receive a call from someone informing you that your computer is infected with a really bad virus and needs prompt attention. The crook…
A deep analysis into security (security analytics programs) unveils some riveting areas that need to be addressed if business users are serious about reducing threats of data breaches. Reveal data leaks. Convinced your business is “data leak proof”? See what stones that security analytics turn over. Don’t be surprised if the leaks that are discovered…
Ever consider using plants to deter an intruder? No, not smashing a cactus into his face, (but that’s an option) but growing thorn-bearing tress, shrubs and vines outside your house. The reasons these plants have thorns is to protect them from predators. They can protect you from predators as well. If vulnerable areas of your…
The AllClear Guarantee is designed to protect a business owner’s customers from identity theft. Your customers are assured: Six months of automatic protection once they complete their transaction. Each new purchase means extended coverage with any merchant who displays the Guarantee. Protection wherever customers go. Customers are protected by the Guarantee beyond your site, no…
