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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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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

To verify the legitimacy of a charity , you can research its website and look for outside assessments from third-party charity reviewers and government websites. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites.

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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

SiteLock

The first notification I received was from a large federal organization which, ironically, handles the security investigations for government clearances. For end users and consumers, protection against data breaches is difficult as we all now trust others to be good stewards of our personal details.