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Halloween 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 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 MoreApple Device Recycling 101
While mobile devices have certainly become part of our daily life, the truth of the matter is these gadgets have a lifespan. Apple in particular is notorious for rolling out newer models as their technology improves, creating a lot of obsolete or useless devices that owners may not know how to properly recycle. Here’s 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 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…
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