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This Week In Privacy: July 18, 2009

The Tech Herald
Possible Link to Twitter hack – GMail Vulnerable to Password Cracking
How was Hacker Croll able to break into accounts that were compromised during the Twitter attack? Here’s a look at a possibility.
GottaBeMobile.com
GBM Poll: How Often Do You Change Your Password?
A look at some common sense tips about passwords and just how important it [...]

This Week In Privacy: July 11, 2009

Government Computer News
With Passwords, Simplicity Can Equal Strength
We all know that ‘remembering’ complex passwords can be a bit troublesome, which is why we use password managers, but if you insist on keeping a few passwords to memory you may want to hear these tips.
Cleveland.com
Tips For Fighting Identity Theft
With all the info out there on how [...]

This Week In Privacy: July 4, 2009

PC Advisor
Michael Jackson X-file Scam Steals Passwords
It’s no surprise that the death of the King of Pop has brought about a lot of media, but be careful while clicking on the latest links of Michael Jackson stories. Some of them may be password scams.
Mail Online
So why is the U.S. so eager to lock up the [...]

This Week In Privacy June 27, 2009

financialadvice.co.uk
Who Should Reimburse ID Theft Victims?
One in five victims of identity theft are not reimbursed for their losses but who really pays the price of getting your personal information compromised.
delaware online
To Curb Identity Theft, 10 Tons of Documents Shredded
There are many ways to protect yourself against identity theft but here is an example of the [...]

This Week In Privacy: June 20, 2009

Missoulian.com
Bozeman Demands Internet Passwords

Job applicants with the city of Bozeman are asking job seekers for the user names and even passwords to Internet social networking or Web groups they belong to. Is this policy going way too far?
Thestar.com
EBay Enthusiast Shaken By Online Fraud, Tardy Response From Bank

Protecting your passwords is vital especially when they [...]

This Week In Privacy: June 6, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald
Happy National Change Your Password Day
June 5th was declared the National Change Your Password Day and for good reason – who really wants their personal accounts broken into?
Tech Republic
10 Ways to Avoid IT Security Breaches
Michael Kassner offers some solid guidelines and tips on how to avoid security breaches and you guessed it, [...]

This Week In Privacy: May 30, 2009

GrandForksHerald.com
Password Security Questions Get More Complicated
If the typical ‘What’s Your Mother’s Maiden Name?’ questions seems too easy a question to guess, you might be interested in seeing some of the alternatives.
ReadWriteWeb
Online Security: White House Establishes New Cyber Czar Position
Many of us are still in suspense when it comes to the decision of who the White [...]

This Week In Privacy: May 23, 2009

Computerworld
Phishers Harvest Facebook Passwords For Profit
Identity thieves that hit Facebook last week with a new round of phishing attacks are harvesting passwords for profit.
PCWorld
Study: Secret Questions Don’t Safeguard Passwords
The secret question you have to create for your free email account is usually an answer that is often easily guessable by other people who know the [...]

This Week In Privacy: May 16, 2009

DataStrategy
Cyber Crime Spreads Its Viruses
Cybercrime is constantly on the rise and here is a brief yet concise look at just how serious an issue it is. Could this wave of theft be the new virus to really watch out for?  
 Wcnc.com
New Identity Theft Scheme Surprises Victim
We’re all aware the crime of illegally using someone else’s [...]

This Week In Privacy: May 9, 2009

Ecommerce Journal
10 Ways Hackers Could Break Into Your Online Account
Here is a quick guide on how hackers can compromise sensitive and personal information on your computer. And once you know how it works, you have the power to protect yourself.
abc 7 News
On Your Side: Email Phishing Scams Exposed
Email phishing scams are the age-old way [...]

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