The latest ID theft scam
There’s a new e-mail scam targeting you and your employees. Here’s how to identify it when it lands in your inbox. What’s the latest method fraudsters have for extracting victims’ personal information?...
View ArticleWhat piece of paper do ID thieves want?
There’s a lot of talk about identity thieves stealing electronic data. But they can still find plenty of what they need in hard copy, too. What pieces of paper is causing a lot trouble? Answer:...
View ArticleScammers target the generous
Thinking about sending a donation to the earthquake victims in China? Here’s one way you don’t want to do it: The FBI has just released a warning about a new e-mail scam going around. Apparently, folks...
View ArticleStates mandate protection of employee data
It’s a new trend in state law: mandatory data protection policies. Connecticut has just passed such a law, becoming the second state (after Michigan) to do so. What does the new rule require? All...
View ArticleWho won this case? She gave confidential info to her lawyer
An employee is fired for handing out sensitive information. What if she sues for retaliation, claiming she gave the documents to her lawyer while involved in a lawsuit against the company? The facts:...
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