by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 23, 2014 | Scam of the day, Site Related
A major security defect has been discovered by Apple that if exploited would permit an identity thief to hack into the emails and other communications sent from iPhones, iPads and iPods even if they were encrypted. This is a potentially devastating flaw as users...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 15, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Many people become victims of identity theft when their smartphones are stolen and the thief is able to access personal information stored on the phone such as credit card numbers. Although many people are aware of the importance of having strong passwords and...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 22, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
As I constantly remind you, it is tremendously important to keep your security software up to date with the latest patches and improvements. Identity thieves and scammers take advantage of the fact that many people either delay or don’t bother at all to install...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 31, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Computer and software companies are constantly updating their security to keep pace with the scammers and identity thieves who are just as constantly searching for vulnerabilities in the systems of your computers, laptops, smart phones, tablets and other devices. If...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 6, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
On November 26, 2012 I warned you about a gift card scam by which you reeive a text message informing you that you have won a gift card worth $1,000 or more from Target, Best Buy, Apple or WalMart. Other companies’ names are also being misused, but these are...
