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PHI security demands leave life coach feeling doomed
Seeded on Mon May 14, 2012 9:24 PM EDT ()
Robert Siciliano, McAfee consultant and identity theft expert, says it is important to emphasize that, "numerous industry studies by researchers like Javelin and in reports by Verizon, McAfee and others notes that most data breaches occur as a result of inaction, lack of policy, …
Top 10 Ways to Avoid ID Scams
Seeded on Mon May 14, 2012 9:16 PM EDT ()
hen, Anderson is exposing the world of scams. Did you know a scammer can access your personal information... from across the room?
Discarded Digital Devices Can Retain Sensitive Data
Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 10:11 PM EDT ()
That's especially true for older Windows XP laptops and netbooks, or Android smartphones because they can be a gold mine to identity thieves, says McAfee identity theft expert Robert Siciliano. "I would beat the thing to death."
Foil identity thieves: eat your phone
Seeded on Fri May 11, 2012 10:05 PM EDT ()
Robert Siciliano, an identity theft expert working at the software security company McAfee, recently conducted an experiment in which he purchased 30 used phones and PCs off Craigslist (a popular, free of charge classified advertising service) and tested them to see how much data …
5 prepaid debit card scams to avoid
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 2:30 PM EDT (Bankrate.com)
How it works: Fraudsters committing so-called flash attacks target prepaid debit cards and traditional debit cards because those cards do not entail the same level of fraud detection that credit cards do, says Robert Siciliano, CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com.
Why you should never sell your old cell phone
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 2:29 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
I was surprised that I found people's entire digital lives," says Robert Siciliano, an identity theft expert who consults for McAfee, the digital security company.
Phisher Guilty of $1.3 Million Scam
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 2:22 PM EDT ()
Robert Siciliano, a McAfee consultant and ID theft expert, says until banks enhance online authentication practices and techniques, phishing attacks will continue to prove profitable for hackers.
How to protect against spam, malware and privacy intrusions on your phone
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 2:07 PM EDT (Cleve-Blog)
Robert Siciliano, an ID theft consultant with security provider McAfee, said most spam texts are phishing scams, but some may contain malware. Responding to unwanted commercial text messages – even to ask texters to stop contacting you -- may only result in more texts.
iPhone Could Be iWitness to Cheating & Other Crimes
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 2:04 PM EDT ()
Recently, security expert Robert Siciliano bought some used smartphones on Craigslist, although he couldn't recover data from iPhone or BlackBerry smartphones, he found some very naughty photos and damaging information on Android devices.
How to fight back against privacy pirates
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:59 PM EDT ()
Robert Siciliano, online security analyst at McAfee, adds, "In order to completely erase all online identity, one would need lots of time, focus and persistence. This means no more online profiles, no social media profiles, no blogs, no websites, and removing your name and contac …
Suit hits Pentagon over huge 2011 data breach
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:56 PM EDT (Boston Globe)
"It could be used as breeding information,'' Robert Siciliano, a consultant for software security giant McAfee, told the Globe. "You could use the data to make a phone call and pose as that person to fool someone to allow access to a bank account.''
Experts: Discarded electronics can lead to identity theft
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:46 PM EDT (komonews.com)
Robert Siciliano, an identity theft expert with McAfee (the digital security software company) did a little experiment to find out how often this happens.
Discarded Data: Recycled and Discarded Devices Cause Security Concerns for Business
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:43 PM EDT ()
According to an article in USA Today, McAfee expert Robert Siciliano examined 30 used devices to determine whether they were wiped clean before being sold. He was able to recover sensitive information, such as social security numbers, from half of the devices.
Welcome to the Capital of 'Identity Manipulation'
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:40 PM EDT (Wall Street Journal)
Some people do this to escape a bad credit history or criminal past, while others are trying to create an alter ego that can rack up bills that they won't have to pay, says Robert Siciliano, an identity-theft expert at McAfee, a computer-security firm. Some undocumented immigra …
Smash First, Recycle Later
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:18 PM EDT ()
In a USA Today article, McAfee Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano suggests smashing the product really well before recycling it or selling it. He says Apple's iPad and iPhone as well as Research in Motion's Blackberry don't represent the same risk, but that you should definit …
When selling your phone or laptop is not worth it
Seeded on Thu May 10, 2012 1:12 PM EDT ()
Robert Siciliano, identity theft expert for the technology security firm McAfee, found this out in an experiment he conducted over the fall and winter. He bought 30 electronic devices from Craigslist — mostly smartphones and laptops — to see how effective people were at remov …
Người dùng Android sẽ rước họa nếu bán thiết bị
Seeded on Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:50 PM EDT ()
Vừa qua, nhà nghiên cứu lĩnh vực đánh cắp nhận diện của hãng bảo mật McAfee, Robert Siciliano đã lên tiếng cảnh báo rằng, người dùng Android có ý định bán thiết bị cũ của họ sẽ cần phải rất thận trọng trước nhữ …
Utah Medicaid Breach Serves as Another Wakeup Call
Seeded on Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:47 PM EDT ()
An employee of the Utah State Department of technology must have hit the snooze button when he launched a test server that resulted in the breach of 780,000 Medicaid records including over 250,000 Social Security numbers.
FCC and Carriers to Create Stolen Phone Consortium
Seeded on Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:00 PM EDT ()
Stolen phones are a big problem here in the US. Many are stolen in robberies. Robberies are, by definition, violent crimes, and there are many instances of robberies of mobile phones that resulted in serious injury or even death.
Banking on the Run—Literally! Tips for Safer Mobile Banking
Seeded on Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:48 PM EDT ()
Robert Siciliano has written several very helpful articles providing key "to do" tips on this issue. His articles are posted at: FraudAvengers.org. His article today is titled "Banking-How to Balance Security and Convenience with Online and Mobile Banking."
Dispositivos con Android guardan informacin incluso despus de resetearlos
Seeded on Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:31 PM EDT ()
El peridico norteamericano The Los Angeles Times public un experimento realizado por Robert Siciliano, experto de robo de identidad de McAfee, que buscaba medir la efectividad de las distintas plataformas al borrar datos personales.
İkinci el satılan Android ve Windows XP ürünlerinde eski kullanıcı bilgileri elde edilebiliyor
Seeded on Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:28 PM EDT ()
Los Angeles Times gazetesinin haberine göre McAfee firması uzmanı Robert Siciliano, ikinci el platformu Craigslist'ten 30 adet akılı telefon ve laptop satın aldı. Amacı ise insanların kişisel bilgilerini koruma konusunda ne kadar dikkatli olduklarını görmekti.
Utah orders probe over massive data breach
Seeded on Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:20 PM EDT ()
According to McAfee security researcher Robert Siciliano, the Utah breach is less an example of a system-wide shortcoming than an indication that even the tightest policies can be breached by a lapse from one user.
Watch Out For This Scam When Looking For Apartments On Craigslist
Seeded on Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:57 PM EDT (Silicon Alley Insider)
Using an actual Craigslist ad for a rental property, the crook creates a duplicate with a new email that matches up with the name or address of the property to make it seem more legitimate, says Robert Siciliano, identity theft expert with McAfee.
Android Viruses are the Real Deal
Seeded on Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:47 PM EDT ()
Smartphones now make up half of all activated mobile phones. And as we know, smartphones are small computers, capable of performing most of the same functions as a PC, primarily through the use of mobile applications.
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