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How to prove you have been a victim of identity theft

By karen | June 19, 2011

Identity theft is stealing money and today you need to think of money as data either on paper or in cyberspace. Keep all documents and collect the paper trails in the real world and in the cyber world. Get and … continue reading

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Sex offenders online, who is responsible

By karen | June 9, 2011

of the authorities going after the man who solicited sex photos them from her, a 14-year-old New Jersey girl has been accused of online child pornography. She was stupid yes, but a registered sex offender? A growing trend is prosecuting … continue reading

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PG&E’s smart meter security concern

By karen | June 8, 2010

A top cybersecurity firm recently tested 5 different brands of smart meters for vulnerabilities, and found that they all could be EASILY hacked into, allowing someone to remotely shut down your power, inflate your bills, tell if you’re out-of-town (making … continue reading

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Launch of San Francisco identity theft council

By karen | May 13, 2010

You’re cordially invited to attend a meeting in San Francisco on June 3rd to discuss creating an Identity Theft Council in San Francisco. The Identity Theft Council is a national initiative pioneered in the bay area in partnership with credit … continue reading

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