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Identity Theft Can Harm Businesses, As Well As Individuals

April 28, 2008 By: jnewell Category: Business ID Theft, Computer Security No Comments →

The unauthorized use of confidential business communications and other sensitive information is becoming more wide spread. Most businesses have very strict policies and programs in place to protect their information from misuse, however getting their employees to strictly adhere to policy is sometimes an issue.

Loss of unsecured laptop computers, not using encryption on sensitive information, disgruntled employees giving out, or even selling, company information are all major risks.

Follow this link to read more; http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145164/identity_theft_goes_corporate.html

When You Delete Hard Drive Files, Are You Sure They Are Really Deleted?

April 26, 2008 By: jnewell Category: Computer Security, Identity Theft, Personal Security No Comments →

By Jim Newell

If you sent a file to the recycle bin or used the delete button on your keyboard. Most people assume that this action will delete hard drive files, chances are that your file has just been changed so it is not viewable and can be recovered very easily. (more…)

5 Reasons You Need to Use A Program That Will Permanently Erase Deleted Files.

April 24, 2008 By: jnewell Category: Computer Security, Identity Theft, Personal Security No Comments →

By Jim Newell

Your personal computer is often a starting point for the crime of Identity Theft, this is where the bad guys look for bits of your personal information, passwords or even credit card numbers. They often look through your deleted files, thats right the files that you though were no longer there could still be accessible. The good news is that there are software programs available that will permanently erase deleted files, One of these programs should be part of every computer users tool kit. (more…)

Is That File Really Deleted?…Guard Against Identity Theft…Permanently Erase Computer Files and All Personal Information from Your PC

April 23, 2008 By: jnewell Category: Computer Security, Identity Theft No Comments →

By Jim Newell

Your own personal computer is ground zero in the battle to steal your identity. Hackers cruise the internet looking for computers they can get into, they have the ability to find the holes in firewalls, they use special programs to discover passwords.

Every time you use your computer, all activity including all of your email, all Internet activity, anything you may have ordered online, your passwords, your credit card numbers are being recorded whether you realize it or not. If you do not employ a program that will permanently erase computer files, you are at risk. (more…)