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Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 31/12/2010 | 2563 views | 1 comment

Happy Holidays and Thank You From Robert Siciliano

25 years ago I was in a situation where I needed some help. A man appeared out of nowhere and seemed to have sensed my desperation and offered assistance. I accepted. Up until that day “It was all about me”. When I asked why he stopped to offer assistance and go out of his way as he did, he simply said, “Sometimes people just nee... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 28/12/2010 | 4151 views

Hacking Wireless for Identity Theft

The ability to connect wirelessly has a lot to do with the indispensability of the Internet in our daily lives. Wireless Internet is available in our homes, offices, cafes, restaurants, parks, hotels, airports, cars, and even airplanes. The mobility factor allows us to work anytime, anywhere, on numerous devices. “Being connected” is at... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 13/12/2010 | 4921 views

Online Shoppers Concerned About Identity Theft

Shopping online is unquestionably more convenient and efficient than traditional commerce. But is it safer? We face risk everywhere we go. We risk car accidents on the way to the mall. Muggers and thieves present a risk. Heck, you risk catching a cold from a sniffling salesclerk! Similarly, shopping online creates another set of pitfalls, most of... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 09/12/2010 | 2355 views

Twitter Crime on the Rise

Twitter is now beginning to see a substantial rise in active users. A recent report found that the percentage of Twitter users who have tweeted ten or more times, have more than ten followers, and follow more than ten people rose from 21% to 29% in the first half of 2010. Spammers, scammers, and thieves are paying attention. In the physical world... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation

Robert Siciliano - IDTheftSecurity.com - Boston | 07/12/2010 | 5299 views

Top 5 Vishing Techniques

“Vishing” occurs when criminals call victims on the phone and attempt to lure them into divulging personal information that can be used to commit identity theft. The name comes from “voice,” and “phishing,” which is, of course, the use of spoofed emails designed to trick targets into clicking malicious links. In... Tags: Security, Risk & regulation