Posts by Giavanna Accardo
Dos and Don’ts for Protecting Your Personal Email Account
Presented by NorthStar Financial Partners If you think about the number of emails you send and receive each day, it adds up to a great deal of exchanged personal information. Not only do we write back and forth to friends and acquaintances via email, but we also conduct personal business with banks, credit card companies,…
Read MoreCyber Extortion—a New Twist on an Old Trick
Presented by NorthStar Financial Partners Extortion, the practice of obtaining money or some other type of gain through force or threats, is a ploy criminals have used for hundreds of years. Now, they’ve put a modern twist on this old trick. Scammers have brought extortion to the digital world, and it’s becoming increasingly popular…
Read MoreIDENTITY THEFT AWARENESS WEEK: STRENGTHEN YOUR IDENTITY SECURITY
As we gear up for Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 29–February 2, it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant, stay informed, and take proactive steps to protect your clients’ personal information. New technology—especially in artificial intelligence (AI)—is making life easier, but it’s also opening the door to new types of scams and cybercrime. Tech-savvy…
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