Identity Theft News
Legal Shred, Secure Document Destruction Specialists: Who We Serve
Legal Shred, Secure Document Destruction Specialists: Who We Serve Legal Shred can help businesses and residents alike protect their information through secure document destruction. No job is too big or too small. Identity protection is not a problem exclusive to a specific set of individuals, rather it is a large scale issue that can affect…
Read MoreDocument Retention 101: Keep This, Toss That
Document Retention 101: Keep This, Toss That The length of time you should keep a document depends on various factors. Do you know what to keep and what to toss? As business owners and consumers, we’ve amassed plenty of paperwork that can be complicated to track and file. The digital age has certainly made it…
Read MoreThe Consequences of Improperly Destroying Data
The Consequences of Improperly Destroying Data Improperly destroying data or sensitive information presents the risk of identity theft. What are the consequences? Records management is an important aspect of running a tight ship, but storage and retrieval are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to data management. Whether it’s paper or digital…
Read MoreIs Your Personal Information At Risk?
Is Your Personal Information At Risk? Identity theft protection might seem like a hassle, but remembering these simple tips can save you from a worst case scenario. With the advancement in technology, how we process and send information has never been easier. Our daily tasks now involve handheld devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and even…
Read MoreWhat Is a Data Breach Anyway?
Data breaches do not discriminate, but a few things are certain: they are destructive, they are expensive, and they can wreck a company and brand. A quick Web search of the term “data breach” will yield plenty of results, mostly headlines from around the globe about some big company being the victim of stolen data.…
Read MoreErasing, Degaussing, and Destroying Hard Drives, Which Method is Best?
Erasing, Degaussing, and Destroying Hard Drives, Which Method is Best? Your hard drive is a powerhouse of information. As we move towards a more digital society, computers are used to do and store more, which means that our devices are fountains of sensitive information. Security should always remain a top priority, specifically when it comes…
Read MoreShredding Myths Debunked
Shredding Myths Debunked Document destruction is an important aspect of corporate and personal identity protection. While many understand the benefits of properly shredding sensitive information, there are a lot of myths circulating about what document destruction really is. Why is hiring a document destruction specialist so important? Here are the most popular myths debunked –…
Read MoreLocked Storage + Routine Service = Better Identity Protection
Locked Storage + Routine Service = Better Identity Protection Identity theft cases across the U.S. are on the rise, which is why it’s important for businesses to take the proper precautions to protect and secure sensitive information. While many thieves scour the Internet for personal information, some still rely on old-fashioned methods, like mail theft…
Read More5 Document Destruction Myths You Should Ignore
5 Document Destruction Myths You Should Ignore If you run a business, then you already collect sensitive information in some capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, names, birthdates, addresses, and social security numbers. In the wrong hands, this information can cause a lot of problems with identity theft for both the individual and…
Read MoreJunkyard Identity Theft: How easy is it to hack your account?
Junkyard Identity Theft: How easy is it to hack your account? In two Michiana salvage yards, NewsCenter 16 found paystubs, credit cards, insurance policies, old vehicle registrations and bills. To find out just how much or how little information an identity theft needs to compromise your financial information, we checked with a cybercrimes investigator with the St. Joseph…
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