The Shift in Business and Technology Requires a New Cyber Security Mindset Avoiding and Recovering from Business Identity Theft Avoiding Business Identity Theft 1. Safeguard Business Records Secure EIN: Protect your Employer Identification Number (EIN) as you would a Social Security number. Share it only when absolutely necessary. Limit access: Restrict who within your company…
🔒 Avoiding Business Identity Theft 1. Safeguard Business Records 2. Strengthen Cybersecurity 3. Monitor Business Credit & Records 4. File Taxes Early 5. Protect Online Presence 🛠 Recovering from Business Identity Theft If you suspect your business identity has been compromised: 1. Confirm & Contain 2. Report the Theft 3. Review & Repair 4. Communicate…
Last month we exposed some identity theft myths. This month, we’ll examine “why” and “how” someone would steal your identity. Stealing has been around since ancient times. Commandment 8 is “Thou shalt not steal.” Over time, theft has changed from sin to something looked down on, depending on the situation. As a society, we have…
A list of hacker-related items has recently been posted on a Russian-based website that appears to be selling credit reports. The prices are based on the victims’ credit scores. According to msnbc.com, hackers have turned what most people believe to be the most important weapon against identity theft into a liability by using it against…
Cybersecurity risk is an omnipresent issue today for all business types and sizes. Cybersecurity worries typically focus on their electronic systems’ ability to resist hackers or hijackers for many business owners and managers. However, the issues and potential risks for cybersecurity problems are broad. They require a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from a business management…
Your online reputation is more important than ever in today’s world. Having a good reputation on the internet might be the difference between a customer choosing your business or your competition. Knowing how to protect your reputation online is the first step in managing and building your business’s online reputation. Here is everything you need…
Business identity theft is a nightmare for any business owner. The costs associated with having a business’s identity stolen are huge and the impacts of business identity theft could just be enough to put you out of business. The best defense is a good offense, and this is especially true when it comes to protecting…
Is My Credit Report Safe? Is Your Credit Report Safe From Hackers when the Credit Bureaus Are unable too. This hacker product list appeared recently on what seems to be a Russian-based website offering credit reports for sale. The prices are based on the victims’ credit scores. By Bob Sullivan What most people believe to…
Tips to Protect Yourself From Hackers Data breaches are becoming common nowadays. One data breach usually includes a laundry list of compromised information, such as your social security number, password, username, email address, etc. What does this mean for your internet safety and security? What should you do to protect yourself and your business? Cybercriminals…
Massive Email HackCheck Now to See if you are Affected Massive Email Breach, An Astonishing 772,904,991 unique email addresses and more than 21 million unique passwords. Has your email been Hacked?? These hacked emails and passwords were recently posted to an online hacking forum for everyone to see. All to often people and business owners…