Tag Archives: identity theft

Hacked! Time to Get Serious About Passwords

By Marilynne Rudick on March 21, 2012

Does creating strong passwords for dozens of accounts seem like too much work? Not if you’ve been hacked. At the least, you’re inconvenienced. At the most, your bank account is cleaned out, your identity stolen. Here how to create strong passwords that thwart cyber criminals.

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Ten Tips to Make Your Online Shopping Merry and Safe

By Marilynne Rudick on December 2, 2011

A growing number of people do their holiday shopping online. Cyber Monday sales were up 22% from last year. But more than online sales are soaring. So is online fraud—bogus websites selling counterfeit goods, and scammers who steal your identity while you hunt for bargains.

Does this mean giving up online shopping this holiday season? No! The vast majority of sales are legitimate and hassle-free. But it does mean taking precautions. Here are ten tips for making your online shopping merry and safe.

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