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Cybercriminals Accelerate Online Scams During Ramadan and Eid Fitr

Security Affairs

Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security. Notably, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), consumer spending topped regional charts, exceeding $16 billion.

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

Scammers who use “phishing” emails (it looks like it’s from a brand you know, but it’s not) will include a link to a fake website where they’ll ask for your banking or other personal information. Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. Be wary of “free” offers.

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How to Protect Yourself from Rental Scams

Identity IQ

A successful scam can con someone into giving out personal details like bank account information and Social Security numbers , all in the hopes of obtaining a rental property before someone else nabs it. The post How to Protect Yourself from Rental Scams appeared first on IdentityIQ written by Kristin Austin.

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SiteLock Named To The 2016 Online Trust Alliance Honor Roll

SiteLock

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study.

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Me on the Equifax Breach

Schneier on Security

Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. They collect everything about what we do on the Internet. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cybersecurity Report: June 29, 2015

SiteLock

The non-profit organization Online Trust Alliance conducted a study that audited 1,000 websites, including websites of 50 leading Internet of Things device makers and other leading retailers, banks, social media, news and government bodies. Almost Half of Leading Websites Fail Security and Privacy Tests.

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

Never share personal information or banking details with unsolicited callers or emails. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites. Avoid purchasing gift cards from online auctions or marketplaces.

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