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Security analyst, published author, television news correspondent. Deliver presentations throughout the United States, Canada and internationally on identity theft protection and personal security.

Work with Fortune 1000, IT and startups. Launching, branding, messaging, representation, m&a facili

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Digital Espionage: Your Phone's Secret Life and Your Crumbling Security and Privacy

While offering significant utility, mobile phones inherently present privacy and security vulnerabilities due to their persistent network connections and the extensive personal data they store. Operating systems like Android and iOS, along with their applications, gather substantial user information, including location data, browsing activity, and...

29 May 2025

Preying on the Lonely: AI Enhances the Pig Butchering Epidemic

I just finished speaking to a room of 550 seniors. Two of them had already lost a staggering $600,000 to this scam. It’s heartbreaking. And it’s happening right now. If we don’t act, this could become the most devastating scam of the next decade. This scam's insidious nature lies in its masterful exploitation of the fundamental human vulnerability ...

02 May 2025

Zelle, Venmo and More: A Small Business Guide to Secure P2P Payments

The convenience of P2P platforms (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal) is attracting small businesses for both formal and informal client invoice payments and contractor reimbursements, offering swift and affordable transactions. However, for larger invoices, businesses often prioritize the superior fraud protection and audit trails offered by ACH and ...

11 March 2025

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ATM Skimming rising, again

I don't use a debit card at all. It's a personal choice. An ATM card can't be used for anything but an ATM transaction or to identify the customer at the teller window. A debit card is one more variable to be concerned about.

09 Jul 2015 22:00 Read comment

ATM Skimming rising, again

"Advising customers to use Credit Cards for Cash Advances - which often attract a fee and a higher interest rate if the balance revolves isn't such a smart move"

No.

You must have read a different article. Nothing in this article says anything in regards to your statement.

09 Jul 2015 21:50 Read comment

If You use these Passwords, You will get hacked

Use a password manager or a memorable phrase.

23 Jan 2015 09:43 Read comment

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