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Thursday, July 17th, 2008Identity theft is a popular crime today. But unlike other crimes, the victims of identity theft often are unaware that a crime has been committed until after the damage to their credit and their name has been done. Would you know before it is too late if your identity is stolen? Here is what to check for to stop identity theft in its tracks.
How To Prevent Disastrous SQL Injection Attacks
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008One of the biggest flaws in the PHP language is the fact that it allows for web developers to make very big mistakes in regards to security. One example of this is through SQL injections- an exploit that malicious users take advantage of when web developers don’t accurately safeguard their application.
Ten Indicators that it is Time to Move to a Dedicated Server
Friday, July 11th, 2008If you have a high traffic website with dynamic features, then switching to a dedicated server is probably the best choice for you. The major advantages are faster load time, increased security, and total control over your website. This dedicated server is a single web server, devoted solely to the use of one organization, unlike shared servers that host a number of other users and websites. Particularly suitable for larger corporations that process and store high quantities of secure data, dedicated servers often require a higher capital investment yet have a number of key advantages:
5 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe
Friday, June 20th, 2008Identity theft is an increasingly common problem and it is extremely important to protect yourself. One of the simplest things you can do is to get an unlisted phone number. Most people don’t realize it, but many phone companies sell their customer information - names, addresses, and even calling records to people willing to pay them for it.
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Identity
Friday, June 20th, 2008Research shows that 10 million individuals will become a victim of identity theft this year. Chances are you too will become a victim of identity theft unless you are aware of the ways your identity can be stolen. Once you know how your identity can be stolen, you will be able to defend yourself against becoming a victim. Therefore, your first line of defense is knowing a thief’s offense. The following are six ways you your identity can be stolen.
Free Isn’t “Free” When It Comes to Protecting Your Identity
Thursday, June 19th, 2008When it comes down to it, if time equals money, then nothing is free when it comes to protecting your identity. Although the federal government has made it possible for each citizen to protect their identity, many individuals do not realize that they must request these “free” services on a continuous basis. When taking into account the amount of time it takes to repeatedly request these “free” services, “free” can easily turn into thousands of dollars of financial ruin and thousands of hours spent trying to restore one’s good name and credit. Fortunately, though, there is an economic way to protect your identity and prevent identity theft through a company called LifeLock. LifeLock’s Identity Theft Prevention services can help you protect your identity and prevent identity theft in six valuable ways.
What is LifeLock?
Thursday, June 19th, 2008In a perfect world we would not have to worry about the threat of someone stealing our identity and ruining our credit. Unfortunately, we live in an imperfect world. Fortunately, there are services available, such as LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection Services, which work to protect your identity. Although there are pro’s and con’s to using such services, LifeLock’s pros greatly outweigh their cons.
No One Inspires Confidence Like LifeLock
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008With the growing number of identity theft protection companies, it is important that you become familiar with the type of services offered by each company. LifeLock is one of the fastest growing identity theft protection companies on the market today and offers members a wide variety of identity theft protection services. Take a look at the following 5 ways LifeLock compares to other identity theft protection companies.
Prime Targets for Identity Thieves
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Nearly 80 million baby boomers are expected to apply for Social Security benefits over the next two decades and chances are most of them will either be the target of identity theft or actually fall prey to an identity theft scheme. Because boomers are more likely to draw two incomes, i.e. retirement and social security benefits, thieves are more likely to target their financial resources than that of others. In addition to the extra income, boomers are being targeted by identity thieves because of their tendencies to avoid the internet, to rely on paper checks and paper mail, and to easily fall victim to pre-texting scams. Because of this, it is more important than ever for baby boomers, who, in the prime of their lives, are prime targets for identity theft, to use LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection Services.
Only The Foolish Are Untouchable From Credit Card Fraud
Friday, June 6th, 2008Like anything else involving money, credit cards are subject to fraud and theft. In most cases, in fact, fraud protection is even more important with credit cards, where big balances can be run up without the real cardholder ever knowing. Protecting your credit cards from fraud is a two-stop process that begins with preventing fraud from taking place and continues with taking action when you detect or suspect that fraud has been committed.
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