Recently, I wrote about how attackers often target a user’s username and password to gain access to sensitive information. Indeed, by simply getting access to the login credentials, the attacker will have access to the user’s account. Think about it...
Category: Identity protection
Protect those credentials – Keep your username and password secure
Did you know? Cyber Criminals often go after usernames and passwords first because they are easier to get. Once an attacker has your username and password, this allows them, the criminal, to bypass IT security controls. Think about it, if...
Scammers impersonating banks
I am excited to announce that Wilson Bank has partnered with American Bankers Association (ABA) and other banks across the country in the national #BanksNeverAskThat campaign. This is a national campaign designed around the annual October National Cybersecurity Awareness month....
Synthetic ID Fraud – manipulation of information
Recently, I’ve written a lot about your information being used fraudulently. Next, I want to talk about synthetic ID fraud – or fraud where a fake identity is created using all or some fake information. What is Synthetic ID Fraud?...
Disputing credit report entries
Recently, I wrote an article on enhancements to the free annual credit check. Now that you have checked your credit, consider this example: Bob checks his credit and finds that he is listed as a secondary applicant on a home...
Enhancements to the Free Credit Check
Checking your credit is paramount to protecting your identity. Checking your credit allows you to see if there have been any fraudulent charges using your personally identifiable information, or PII. Legislation has been in place for years to allow free...
Coronavirus scams, part 2: PPP fraud
Scammers and cyber criminals are in full force hoping to cash in on the recent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and, Economic Security Act (CARES) act. The internet is rife with articles and blog posts telling...
How to protect your identity after a disaster
I have received several calls over the past few days about how to protect your identity after a disaster. Many people’s homes have been damaged, or even destroyed, and their sensitive information may have been displaced due to the storms....