Millions of people fall victim to identity theft each year costing them heavy in both time and money. Catching identity theft early on is the best way to fight it.  The earlier you do, the quicker you are able to begin restoring any damage that has been done. In order to make this happen, you need to on...

Many people have received notice of a data breach at some point.  With the recent Equifax breach all over the news, people are scrambling to check their bank and credit card accounts.  Unfortunately, simple everyday activities like using our debit card or even answering the phone can put your data at risk. ...

Below are 10 things to do when you find out you have been a victim of identity theft. 1. Close out any credit or debit cards Call all your credit card companies as well as any debit cards to report the fraudulent charges and request that they close your accounts. You can then have them open new accounts for you...

Below are 10 things to do when you find out you have been a victim of identity theft. 1. Close out any credit or debit cards Call all your credit card companies as well as any debit cards to report the fraudulent charges and request that they close your accounts. You can then have them open new accounts for you...

At Black Hat on Thursday two researchers described how they were able to use intelligence, transactional data, and predictive analytics to help identify payment card fraud victims. LAS VEGAS – Buzzwords like machine learning and blockchain have mostly been the butt of jokes here at Black Hat but researchers have...

A DEFINITION OF EMAIL SECURITY Email security describes various techniques for keeping sensitive information in email communication and accounts secure against unauthorized access, loss, or compromise. Email is a popular medium for the spread of malware, spam, and phishing attacks, using deceptive messages to entice...

Every now and then, there comes a new report regarding a fresh online security hack being unveiled and while the online world is trying to  move towards complete digitization, the fact that when it comes to optimum online security, there is a long way ahead of us is also true. Moreover, online transactions is...

Online payment refers to money that is exchanged electronically. Typically, this involves use of computer networks, the internet and digital stored value systems. When you collect a payment over the internet, you are accepting an online payment. Online payment usually is the transaction that results in transfer of...

What is Phishing? 'Phishing' is a form of web forgery designed to steal your identity, usually for financial gain. It works by using false pretences to get you to disclose sensitive personal information, like credit and debit card numbers, account passwords, or bank account details. One of the most common...

When processing a credit card transaction, information needs to be sent somewhere to see if the cardholder has sufficient funds to pay for the sale. In a traditional brick and mortar transaction it’s actually the POS (point of sale) machine which takes the cardholder data, formats it and sends it to Visa or MasterCard...