Posts by Sean Fredricks
October 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.…
Read MoreApple Destruction Series: What to Do With an Old iPad
What is the best way to dispose of an old iPad that no longer works? The average iPad lifespan will last three years or so before software is no longer able to keep up and the battery begins to fail. It is important to find a place to recycle it properly. When it’s time to get…
Read MoreApple Products Destruction Series: How to Dispose of Your Old iPhone
You’ve got yourself a shiny brand new iPhone – but what do you do with your old iPhone? No matter how fond we grow of our iPhones, there comes a time in every smartphone owner’s life when it’s time to bite the bullet and opt for an upgrade. And that poses the question of what…
Read MoreSecurity Fatigue, Back to School ID Protection and More
Here’s what you missed in identity protection news on the Legal Shred Blog this month.
Read MoreStudent Loan Identity Theft
Identity theft comes in many forms; student loan identity theft is one of them. Student loan identity theft is a real and serious threat, especially as college-bound individuals prepare for the new school year. Statistics show that nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of identity theft each year because their personal identifying information is…
Read MoreIdentity Fraud vs. Identity Theft: Know the Difference
Although the two are often used interchangeably, identity theft and identity fraud are, in fact, separate issues. Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and countless hours to fix. When people think of identity theft, more often than not they assume it’s from a data breach or a compromised social security number. The truth…
Read MoreHelp Protect Our Seniors This National Senior Citizen’s Day
Seniors are prime targets for identity theft. Here’s how you can help members of our senior community this National Senior Citizen’s Day. August 21st marks the annual celebration of National Senior Citizens Day – a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our senior family and community members. This important day reminds all of…
Read MoreBack to School Identity Protection 101: Stay Safe This School Year
Here are some back to school identity protection basics. It’s time to get ready to head back to school, which means parents and their children are busy shopping, filling out the required school forms, getting yearly physicals, and labeling all of their supplies.  This is an exciting time for students, but it’s also a good…
Read MoreDo Your Employees Suffer From Security Fatigue? Here’s How to Combat It
Technology users get tired and stressed out from the efforts of remembering multiple login credentials, PINs and ever-changing security protocols. The result? Making poor decisions that could result in an intrusion, exposure of sensitive data, loss of reputation or even huge financial losses. This is what security fatigue looks like, and if your employees are…
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