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The Idiot-Proof Way To Securely Use Public Wi-Fi
We talk a lot on this blog about personal data and privacy, but not so much about how to secure that data on your own computer. That's because a.) we're not Lifehacker and b.) the solutions frequently bloat into crazy, jargon-filled recipes that scare away the non-IT crowd. Not this time! For all you novices, here is a single idea you should consider that will help keep your personal data personal, and make your identity that much harder to steal. More »
1:30 PM on Mon Oct 6 2008
By Chris Walters
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Latest by xtc46: VPN all you want. The fact is, if you are sitting on an open wireless network dozens of other computers more »
This Saturday (September 20th) is the Better Business Bureau's "Secure Your ID" day: in select cities, "bring up to three boxes or bags of paper documents that contain your personal information and we'll shred them." Or, you know, just do it yourself all year long. [BBB]
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'Identity Theft-Proof' Wallet Blocks RFID, Goes In Front Pocket
If you're concerned about your RFID-chipped credit cards being skimmed, you might want to consider shielding them. DIFRwear makes a wallet with the shielding already included, and now roguewallet in Maine has introduced its own RFID-shielded version, with a fin-shaped design so it fits better in your front pocket to thwart pickpockets. Unfortunately, it's also $50, compared to $20 for the more conventional looking DIFRwear hip-pocket design. (Both are FIPS 201 compliant, if that means anything to you.) More »
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Forever 21 Aftershocks? Citibank Cancels Cards Due To Retailer Security Breach
We've received queries from readers telling us that their Citibank cards have been replaced, and asking whether we've heard about any new security breach. Other than Forever 21 we haven't, so we're wondering whether they're responsible for the stories below. More »
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Capital One Mails Fraud Claim To The Person Committing Fraud
"Lisa" writes, "I recently found out that I was a victim of identity theft." What shocked her, and us as well, is that after Capital One notified her that they'd approved the card with another address, they followed up by sending their fraud claim to the criminal's address instead of Lisa's. More »
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Steve Jackson Disses Lameo Free Credit Report Monitoring Service
Steve Jackson, a well-known game designer, got an offer for free credit report monitoring from his bank. When he called up the monitoring company, Intersections Inc, the customer service rep rattled off a boilerplate agreement and asked for his assent. When he asked if they would send him a copy, she said they don't send out copies. When he asked then how he would have a record of what they agreed to, she got huffy and said, "This is free. You don't need to worry about it." More »
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Forever21 announced Friday that the Secret Service told it criminals had jacked 98,930 credit and debit card numbers from its computers. Based on their forensic analysis, your digits could be in the hands of unsavory individuals if you shopped there on...
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98,930 Affected In Forever 21 Data Breach
Forever21 announced Friday that the Secret Service told it criminals had jacked 98,930 credit and debit card numbers from its computers. Based on their forensic analysis, your digits could be in the hands of unsavory individuals if you shopped there on...
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Former Best Buy Manager Arrested For Stealing Identities From Mailboxes
It's always fun when you spot people you know in the paper. Like when one reader saw an article about his former Best Buy manager, charged with seventeen counts of third-degree identity thief. Mariusz Paliwoda of Conneticut was arrested recently for stealing over 100 pieces of mail from rural folks', then using the information to create credit card accounts. Only the cream of the crop, or former Domino's managers, make it to the top of Best Buy!Milford man charged in ID theft operation [New Haven Register] (Photo: Getty)
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