I.T. Corner (Identity Theft Prevention)

I.T. Corner (Identity Theft Prevention)

I.T. Corner
Quindecim - every few weeks, you should scan your computer for viruses and spyware, which can not only slow your computer and ultimately cause it to stop working, but also give people access to your private information, making you vulnerable to identity theft

The Pisces and Money
WATE - If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. When it comes to the Fish, it pays to know which one you're getting, since there are often two (in one

Panda Software Virus Alert: New Variants of the Haxdoor Trojan Spread
Earthtimes - GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 17 -- Over the last few days, several variants of the Haxdoor family of Trojans have emerged. These Trojans use rootkit functions and steal confidential user details in order to commit online fraud and identity theft. "It seems

ID thief to fear the one you know
Canton Repository - Identity theft is getting a lot of attention these days - from news stories about missing laptops and lost data to television commercials for fraud prevention and credit monitoring services. Congress has held hearings, and members have forecast an

Credit union plans activities
Longview News-Journal - Loop 281 office in Longview to help combat the growing problem of identity theft. Members can bring in up to 10 pounds of personal documents, and a credit union employee will shred it while they wait. Information on guarding against identity theft

Checking your credit history – why is it important?
News 8 Austin - Regularly checking your credit history is an important step in combating identity theft, which generally occurs when someone uses your personal information to commit fraud (such as opening credit cards in your name.) It can lead to inaccuracies in