By Online Security Authority on Dec 20, 2009 in Predators and Pedophiles | 0 Comments
A recent study done by the American Psychological Association found that of all internet offenders only 5 percent pretended to be teenagers. Most of the time teens met with offenders more than 1 time. They also found that teens who engaged in risky behaviors like maintaining friend lists with people they did not know were much more likely to receive online sexual solicitations. The problem is, most teens are still not as concerned about the risks of sharing information and photos to the public.
By Online Security Authority on Nov 19, 2009 in Katherine Albrecht | 0 Comments
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and is used to monitor products along the supply chain, determining the location of the product unit. Because the chip is embedded in the actual product in many cases, it can also be used to track the user or purchaser. Marketers gather geographical information, preferred stores and, when in credit cards and bank cards, what purchases are made…
By Online Security Authority on Oct 13, 2009 in ID theft | 0 Comments
Instances of identity theft continue to rise. The Better Business Bureau estimates that identity theft causes $2 billion in losses every year. In 2002, government estimates noted approximately 30 percent of U.S. citizens were or would be victims of identity theft to some degree. Learn to protect yourself, your credit, your possessions and your employment by guarding against this potentially devastating crime.
By Online Security Authority on Sep 12, 2009 in Dating Security | 0 Comments
Don’t Rush, it’s exciting to discover a mutual interest. Be cautious anyway. Never meet for the first time privately or at night. Meet for lunch and bring a friend. Let others know where you’re going and when you’ll get back. Never leave with him or her. Stick to the game plan; your friend is there for a reason.
By OSAblogger on Aug 11, 2009 in Shopping Security | 0 Comments
The Web has made snail mail virtually superfluous with its instant e-mail and instant messaging. The stress, of course, is on superfluous as snail mail still lands on your Letter Tray . Otherwise, what good is it? Anyways, here are a few snail mail examples that you would not want to touch with a ten-foot [...]