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02/03/2012

Protecting Data – Does Your Business Know What to Do?

Customers expect every business that collects their personal information to protect it. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to proactively address customer anxiety and takes steps to prevent and prepare for a security breach.

10/13/2011

Scammers Use Children’s Social Security Numbers to Steal Their Identities

Child identity theft is a growing crime that damages the pristine credit reports of children. Scammers use inactive Social Security numbers they find online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet – and sell them to help people establish fake credit. Protecting a child’s innocent, clean record is something that every parent needs to do.

07/05/2011

Summer Months Bring Highest Rates of Burglaries – Is Your Home Secure?

Summer is the perfect time for a vacation getaway. Unfortunately, it's also the time for home robberies. Better Business Bureau advises homeowners looking to secure their property to do their research when picking a home security system.

03/01/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Reduce the Damage Done by a Data Breach

Data breaches at businesses are on the rise. Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners take steps to protect their data and also develop a plan of action if a breach does occur.

02/01/2010

BBB Small Business Tips: Five Steps for Protecting Your Business When Banking Online

Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts.

06/01/2006

FTC - Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens

You’ve probably learned a long list of important safety and privacy lessons already: Look both ways before crossing the street; buckle up; hide your diary where your nosy brother can’t find it; don’t talk to strangers.

06/01/2003

FTC - Security Check: Reducing Risks to your Computer Systems

When consumers open an account, register to receive information or purchase a product from your business, it’s very likely that they entrust their personal information to you as part of the process. If their information is compromised, the consequences can be far – reaching: consumers can be at risk of identity theft, or they can become less willing – or even unwilling – to continue to do business with you.


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