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Identity Theft Facts and Statistics for 2024
Identity theft is serious. The FTC received 5.7 million total fraud and identity theft reports, 1.4 million of which were identity theft cases last year.
Read MoreThese Are 10 Most Common 4-Digit PINs. Change Yours Now If It’s On The List
With thousands of people falling prey to scams and cyber attacks every year, you may think that people would be a little more careful about
Read MoreWatch out for Tax Season Scams
During tax season, scammers are working overtime to steal your refund. Tax scammers often use pressure and a sense of urgency to gain access to
Read MoreWatch Out for Spoofed Zoom, Skype, Google Meet Sites Delivering Malware
This article is a little more technical than usual for CU*Secure, but the bad guys are up to a new trick. As reported by The
Read MoreIt’s Tax Season – Watch out for IRS Scams
We’re a few weeks into tax season, which means identity thieves are once again trying their hardest to con you into believing they represent the
Read More71 million unique emails added to data breach notification service
Today, Troy Hunt, the creator of Have I Been Pwned, announced he added the 71 million unique emails from the Naz.API dataset to his data
Read MoreThe worst passwords of 2023 are also the most common
It’s that time of year where we look back at 2023 and see if we’ve gotten any better at choosing passwords. Unfortunately but not surprising,
Read More6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams and Protect Your Identity
With the holidays upon us – or nearly upon us if you are still in denial – Experian offers 6 tips for avoiding scam and
Read MoreUSPS Warns About Email Phishing Scams
The United States Postal Service is warning about fake USPS emails that are currently circulating. If you ever receive an email about a package delivery
Read MoreOctober 2023 marks the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
We’re increasingly connected through digital tools and more of our sensitive information is online. This convenience comes with risks. Each of us has a part
Read MoreBest Ways to Protect Your Kids From Online Scams
Many resources exist to help educate adults on protecting themselves from online scams, identity theft, and other nefarious schemes. They also help safeguard the under-18
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