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By Jon Watson in Information Security, on June 26, 2017 at 12:42 pm

This article will help you identify the common characteristics of email scams and provides practical advice on how to avoid it, and report it.

A guide to employment background checks and what they mean for your privacy

By Sam Cook in Information Security,VPN & Privacy, on June 20, 2017 at 8:52 pm

Employment applications can be a privacy nightmare. Thankfully, Employers must follow legal requirements for employment background checks.

Biggest data breaches in history

By Dave Albaugh in Information Security, on June 16, 2017 at 4:04 pm

Just how safe is your personal information? With over five thousand reported data breaches since 2004, the odds are not in your favor.

What makes Flash so insecure and what are the alternatives?

By Jon Watson in Information Security, on June 8, 2017 at 6:04 pm

Disabling Flash is a common step in securing a computer because Flash is so insecure. There have been 595 vulnerabilities exposed in the last 2 years alone

How to recognize and protect against credit card scams

By Jon Watson in Information Security, on May 25, 2017 at 12:44 pm

Credit card fraud is big business both online and offline. This article provides information on how to recognize and protect against credit card scams.

What is Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how should your business prepare for it?

By Lee Munson in Information Security, on May 23, 2017 at 11:40 am

How to comply with the GDPR. An overview of the rules, requirements, processes, and exemptions you need to know to protect customers' privacy before 2018.

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