Archive for October 2018
The Legal Shred Monthly Blog Roundup – October 2018
Cybersecurity, virtual desktop safety, remote working, and all about Halloween… Here’s what you missed this month from the identity protection experts at Legal Shred…
Read MoreAvoid Halloween Scams & Identity Thieves and Enjoy the Season Safely
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone’s thinking about costumes and candy (and the identity thieves hope you won’t notice them). Halloween is a prime season for the identity thief. While you won’t recognize one in any particular costume, they’re usually hiding in plain sight. Identity thieves and scammers use these busy seasons to strike…
Read MoreHalloween Identity Protection 101: Tips and Tricks
Halloween is all about tricks, treats, and pretending to be something you’re not. Don’t be fooled this Halloween season. Keep your identity protected. Halloween is a time for fun, candy, tricks, and treats, but it can also be one of the scariest times of the year (and not because of the costumes). With pranks and…
Read MoreRemote Work Policy: Why Your Organization Needs One
Prior to Internet communications, places of business had standard working hours, usually 9-5. The once normal eight-hour workday has morphed into an “always on, always ready” day, so much that if businesses haven’t gotten on board with modern communications, they’re not likely to stay relevant to compete. But is all of this a good thing?…
Read MoreOctober 17th is National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Be productive today. Clear out and organize your virtual desktops. A common problem that develops over time with people who have been using their computers for a number of years is that their desktops often become littered with files, shortcuts, folders, and icons. A cluttered desktop not only looks messy, it can make it harder…
Read MoreOctober is National Cybersecurity Month
This October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is commemorating its annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of keeping everyone safe online. Cybersecurity is crucial to identity protection, and as the identity protection company, we at Legal Shred want to remind our customers to engage in safe online practices, in addition to protecting themselves offline.…
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