Tax payers unaware of identity theft risks
While consumers remain concerned about identity theft, there are some common misconceptions about the risk of preparing and submitting their tax documents, and many are …
Privacy pitfalls of online dating
It used to be that you were pretty much anonymous on the Internet if you chose to be, but those halcyon days are now gone, and you should think about whether it’s safe …
Free online privacy tool
Abine released Do Not Track Plus (DNT+), a tool that makes it easy for anyone to see when they’re being tracked online and stop being profiled by social networks, large …
How online communication connects generations
AARP and Microsoft released “Connecting Generations,” a research report that examines how people of all ages are using online communication and social networking …
Attackers use fake friends to blend into Facebook
A new Barracuda Labs study provides an example of an increasing number of attackers move to social networks to carry out their wares. The study analyzes a random sampling of …
Concerned about online privacy? FBI says you might be a terrorist
Being concerned about your online privacy might be a sign that you’re up to no good, says the FBI and the US Department of Justice, via a collection of 25 fliers to be …
Privacy and Big Data
Much of what constitutes Big Data is information about us. Through our online activities, we leave an easy-to-follow trail of digital footprints that reveal who we are, what …
Identity and access management trends
Six major trends will drive the evolution of corporate management of identity and access management (IAM) and privacy management in 2012, according to Gartner. “In 2012, …
Protect sensitive data on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux
CoSoSys released EasyLock 2, their portable data protection solution. The enhanced new version offers full support for cross platform encryption between Windows, Mac OS X and …
Protecting Mac OS X from privacy threats
SecureMac.com released PrivacyScan, a utility designed for people who value privacy and want to keep their online and offline experiences private. Every time you surf the web …
Compromised Tumblr accounts sporting fake Starbucks gift cards
It is a well known fact that compromised legitimate websites are often used by cyber crooks to drive traffic towards their scammy sites. The latest example of this practice …
Protect your online image with tips from Microsoft
In observance of Data Privacy Day 2012, Microsoft is releasing new data about consumer behaviors online and is offering guidance and tips to help people better manage their …