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15 Famous Identity Theft Cases That Rocked The Nation
I have had my identity compromised. It sucks. While I shudder to think about what the thief did with the stolen information, it has forced me to develop good online security practices and get the best identity protection services. Identity theft cases are rising globally, especially in the United States.
The US Federal Trade Commission received nearly 1.4 million identity theft fraud reports in 2021. Apparently, this was fuelled by uncertainty over COVID-19.
Most Common Search Terms That Can Infect Your Kids With Malware
Today’s children are no strangers to computers and the internet. Information and entertainment are just a click away. However, this convenience comes with a catch – the lurking danger of cyber threats.
Children, with their eagerness to explore, often find themselves one click away from potentially harmful content. They are unknowingly drawn into the web of cyberattacks, and it all starts with seemingly innocent search queries.
American Attitude Toward Zoom’s Data Sharing For AI Training
With the rapid growth of AI, worries about cybersecurity and protecting personal data have intensified. The recent signs of companies accessing users’ information for AI training, particularly with the recent update of Zoom’s terms of service, have raised concerns regarding the ethical use of AI.
Most Invasive AI Apps in 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has stirred mixed emotions among tech enthusiasts, professionals, and users. Some believe the technology is the gateway to superior tech advancements, while others view it as a threat because of its ability to intrude on user privacy. But is there any truth to this claim?
By researching the most intrusive AI apps, we have mapped out the power of AI to intrude on your data. This report is a three-section summary of our findings on the invasive nature of AI applications.
Threads Is The Worst Social Media Platform For Protecting User Privacy
In today’s digitally interconnected world, concern over user privacy has become an increasingly pressing issue, particularly when it comes to social media networks. While it is widely acknowledged that most of these platforms struggle to safeguard user privacy adequately, a closer examination of their practices and policies reveals a complex landscape of varying degrees of protection.
Who’s Who In America Scams — What You Need To Know
I was a high school student the first time I found out I was important.
Okay, I was still a total dweeb with my nose perpetually stuck in a book. But there, in black and white, was my name. I was somebody.
My name was listed in a directory called Who’s Who Among American High School Students. I have no idea how I even ended up in the book. I do remember that we bought a copy (of course, we did!).
Yes, it was a vanity ploy. But they also had us believing that being listed in the book might help us with college acceptance and scholarships.
Really, though, it was all about being seen. This was before the Internet and social media. Literally, nobody knew your name unless they went to school with you or met you somehow.
Who’s Who Among American High School Students is no longer in print –– at least not in its original form. Anyone can start a Who’s Who book, though, so it might only be a matter of time before the high school version returns.
Signal App Scams: Protecting Yourself From Scammers On The Privacy-Focused Messaging App
Scams are part of the Internet. Scams have become part of many messaging services as a result.
Signal, a more privacy-focused app that millions of people use globally, is not an exception, and scammers are regularly working on ways to get people to part from their information and money on the platform.
So what do you need to know, and what do you need to do? I’ll guide you through the scams, the defenses, and how it all works
