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Who Beside You Is Using Your Social Security Number?

We saw this on the New York Times. Think Your Social Security Number Is Secure? Think Again By DAMON DARLIN It should come as little surprise that Social Security numbers are posted on the Internet. But, says Betty Ostergren, a former insurance claims supervisor in suburban Richmond, Va., who has spent years trolling for them, […]

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Securing Your Business Network From Within and Without

We found this alarming article on Information Week. Hackers Will Join Forces With The Mob In 2007, Security Firm Warns Cybercriminals are expected to become much more organized and connected in the new year, driving zero-day attacks and upping the ante for online crime, according to a new report. By Sharon Gaudin The mob is […]

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Some Job Candidates Apply Thinking You Won’t Find Their Old Criminal Records

We found this article in the New York Times. Expunged Criminal Records Live to Tell Tales By ADAM LIPTAK In 41 states, people accused or convicted of crimes have the legal right to rewrite history. They can have their criminal records expunged, and in theory that means that all traces of their encounters with the […]

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Identity Theft Can Cost You Plenty

We saw this fine article on AARP.Org. Scams Unmasked! By Sid Kirchheimer, May & June 2006 Identity thieves have more tricks than ever—and so should you. Here are the best and latest ways to keep crooks from stealing your name and your money (adapted from Scam-Proof Your Life) Spreading the word on how to sidestep […]