Technologies To Up Your Security

By | April 25th, 2017|Online Safety|

In our fast-paced, increasingly digital world, more data is being shared and transferred than ever before. As we rely more and more on our digital devices, we must be aware of the risks that come with increased connectivity and take the necessary steps to help keep our information secure. In the U.S. last year, there [...]

Privacy Settings for Your Favorite Browsers

By | April 7th, 2017|Online Safety|

According to a recent report from Pew Research, 88 percent of adults use the Internet. The way we access it varies – some use a computer, others a smartphone or tablet – but the fact remains that there are security vulnerabilities on any device. There are steps you can take to keep your devices secure, [...]

Introducing Family Account Management

By | February 10th, 2017|Product News|

We’re excited to announce Family Account Management: a new feature available for our partners that makes it easy for their subscribers to extend identity protection services to family and friends. Family Account Management allows our partners to offer quick and easy enrollment, enabling new subscribers to opt in to a family plan by inputting family [...]

Tips for Staying Secure on Social Media

By | February 2nd, 2017|Online Safety|

We recently celebrated Data Privacy Day, where industry leaders and experts shared security insights to help businesses and individuals protect themselves from cybercrime. Social media was a big focus throughout the day; in fact, Twitter celebrated by live streaming from its headquarters, hosting panels with some of the top minds in the industry. As social [...]

Secure Your Information for Data Privacy Day

By | January 26th, 2017|Online Safety|

On January 28, cybersecurity experts around the world will recognize Data Privacy Day. With efforts led by the National Cyber Security Alliance, Data Privacy Day invites industry leaders and experts to share security insights that can help safeguard businesses and individuals from cybercrime. Experian is proud to be a registered champion of the international event. [...]

Pokemon Privacy: Catching Them All, Safely

By | July 18th, 2016|Industry News, Malware and Scams, Online Safety|

On July 6, Niantic launched Pokemon Go -- a free, augmented reality game for iOS and Android devices. The world went wild. Pokemon Go grabbed 26 million users in the U.S. alone, surpassing both Google Maps and Twitter in daily active users. It’s been hard to escape the colorful news over the past week. Articles [...]

Snapchat’s Phishing Attack: A Reminder That Security Starts with Employee Education

By | March 2nd, 2016|Business Security, Industry News, Malware and Scams|

Snapchat, the popular ephemeral messaging application, just announced a phishing attack that has compromised the identities of a number of its current and former employees. According to a blog post from the company, Snapchat’s payroll department was targeted by an isolated phishing scam, where a scammer impersonated the company’s chief executive officer and asked for [...]

Using Social Media in Vetting for Visa Applicants

By | December 16th, 2015|Uncategorized|

News surfaced late last week that Tashfeen Malik, the female shooter in the San Bernardino attack, pledged support to ISIS on her Facebook page the day before the attacks and had talked openly on social media about her support for violent jihad prior to passing background checks for her K-1 fiancee visa. The Department of [...]

Industry News Recap: Connected Automobile Security

By | September 30th, 2015|Industry News|

Two weeks ago we published a blog on security in the Internet of Things, part of which addressed recently uncovered vulnerabilities in automobile software. Since that time, concerns about cars and cybersecurity have remained in the news. Hacked cars have made headlines before, but the issue was recently thrust back into the spotlight when white [...]

Overview of 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

By | April 21st, 2015|Breach, Uncategorized|

Every year Verizon takes a thorough look at the global breach landscape in the company’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report. This year’s report offers a wealth of information on the threats, vulnerabilities and actions that plagued businesses in 2014. The report is long, but interesting and worth a read. To make it easier for you, [...]

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