Protecting your online accounts with a password is enough security…right? Wrong. Millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft each year, often a result of hackers stealing usernames and passwords. That’s why consumers are increasingly turning to two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication to prevent cybercrime. What does this mean, and what are best practices? … Continued| Security.org
Protect your cash, credit score & personal information Identity theft can be expensive, stressful and time-consuming for victims. Fight the fraudsters with pro help! Here’s a guide to the best identity theft protection companies in the USA. With monthly plans starting around $10, these top-notch organizations help prevent identity theft, track down criminals and support … Continued| Security.org
Data breach – we hear and read about it in the news and data experts warn us about it – but what really is a data breach? And more importantly, how does it| Security.org
Pretty much all of us have received a phishing message at least once in our lives. But what is phishing? It’s when someone pretending to be someone else (usually a well-known business) contacts us to get us to click a link, download an attachment, or give up personal information. In short, it’s a type of … Continued| Security.org
When comparing identity theft protection services, there are several factors to look for, including credit monitoring, identity monitoring, identity theft| Security.org
How Do Americans Manage Their Online Passwords?| Security.org
Passwords are the bloodline of data and online security, but our research on the password habits in the U.S. shows that less than half of Americans feel| Security.org