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Why English Soccer Players Won’t Use Public WiFi
Recently, England’s premier soccer players were warned not to use public WiFi when they travel to Russia to participate in...
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Black Friday Shopping? Protect Your Phone!
All crazy news stories aside, there are actually people who enjoy planning out their Black Friday shopping. And despite the...
What Does Your Identity Have to Be Thankful For?
Is your identity grateful for all that you do for it? It should be. After all, you monitor your credit...
Who’s Dressing Up as YOU for Halloween?
Costume parties and trick-or-treating are good spooky fun, but a disguise that lets someone pretend to be you is downright...
The Rise of the Dark Net
There’s a part of the Internet that lies beneath the one you access every day. It’s a place that you...
Identity Protection: 5 Tips to Stay Mobile Secure in 2015
Living a mobile lifestyle does not come without risk, especially where your identity is concerned. But staying mobile secure doesn’t have to be complicated. Consider this: 94.2% of identity victims say they are still highly engaged online and via their mobile devices despite having had their personally identifiable information stolen, according to a recent study from The Identity Theft Resource Center.
So how do we stay safe? Just follow these five tips!
Holiday Shopping Goes Mobile: Be Cyber Secure [INFOGRAPHIC]
As the holiday shopping bustle approaches, don’t just think about buying the perfect gift and getting a great deal. For a happy and healthy season, remember that being cyber secure when you make your holiday purchases online is just as important!
This year PRIVATE WiFi has teamed up with the National Cyber Security Alliance to help consumers be safe online when using their mobile devices are they shop. Check out our infographic learn more about the the threats of holiday shopping on the go and follow our five tips for cyber secure shopping.
ITRC Victim Impact Survey Findings LIVE Event
On Wednesday, October 29, learn about the ITRC’s most recent survey report, “Identity Theft: The Aftermath.” A panel of experts will discuss the survey’s key findings, with a special emphasis on the emotional impact of identity theft on victims, and ways in which the industry as a whole can leverage this information to better serve victims and consumers.
Can’t make it to the event in Washington, DC, but want to be involved? Join in live on Twitter and follow along with the hashtag #IDTheftImpact. Keep reading for more details about this very important event.
University of Maryland Professors to Study WiFi Hotspot Behavior
Two University of Maryland professors, David Maimon, an expert in online criminal behavior, and Jonathan Katz, the Maryland Cybersecurity Center director, recently received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how people access and use public WiFi hotspots.
Find out what the duo plans to do with the funds — including looking into why some users may be assuming that it’s safe to access sensitive information on public WiFi hotspots at “upscale” places.
Experian Survey: We Understand WiFi Dangers but Don’t Protect Ourselves from Identity Theft
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and in part to raise public awareness of the dangers of identity theft, Experian, a global information services company, has published a new survey regarding U.S. attitudes toward this serious problem. Check out the results — including why so many people still fail to take actions to protect themselves online.
Canadian Transit Systems to Get Free WiFi
You would think Canadians would be a little wary of using public WiFi after a spy agency was accused of using airport WiFi networks to track travelers. But Canadian cities are rapidly installing free public WiFi on their transit systems, including three Metro Vancouver buses that began offering free WiFi earlier this month. Keep reading to find out where else this convenience is expanding (and how to protect your online privacy!).
How Hackers Protect Themselves When Using Public WiFi
Every year, thousands of hackers and security experts descend on Las Vegas for two of the world’s largest annual hacker conventions: Defcon and Black Hat. Security researchers present their latest findings and security exploits.
Keep reading to find out what types of hacking they are doing at these events and ways to protect yourself!
