by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 26, 2019 | Scam of the day
As was made abundantly clear by 2017’s massive Wannacry ransomware attack that focused on a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system for which Microsoft had already issued a security update, constant updating of the software we all use with the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 25, 2019 | Scam of the day
Phishing emails, by which scammers and identity thieves attempt to lure you into either clicking on links contained within the email which download malware or trick you into providing personal information that will be used to make you a victim of identity theft, are...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 24, 2019 | Scam of the day
Everyone loves coupons and like many things in our lives, coupons which used to be found commonly in newspapers and magazines have migrated online. The coupon scam about which I am warning you today is a phony H-E-B $80 coupon that is turning up on Facebook and other...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 23, 2019 | Scam of the day
I am always saying that you are only as safe as the companies and agencies with the worst security that hold you personal information. When it comes to sensitive personal information that can be used to make you a victim of identity theft, the IRS is a treasure trove...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 22, 2019 | Scam of the day
It was announced today that Equifax has settled claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and all 50 states’ Attorneys general alleging that Equifax neglected to take basic security steps to protect the...
