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Security Expert Brian Krebs Says: Buy Quality Hardware

January 10, 2017 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Security Expert Brian Krebs Says: Buy Quality Hardware

Security expert Brian Krebs says people using the internet are safer if they purchase quality hardware. The 43-year-old Alabama native writes Krebs on Security. It’s a one-man operation focused on digital crime. His encyclopedic knowledge of the subject and his network of contacts has made his blog essential reading for anyone interested in cyber crime and […]

Filed Under: Features, Popular, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber crime, cyber-security, hackers, quality computer hardware, unsafe websites, website security

Who Is Protecting Your Website?

December 19, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Who Is Protecting Your Website?

We pay quite a bit of money for insurances and warranties that are protecting our cars, homes, your offline business assets, and our health. These protective measures are important to us. They give us peace of mind knowing that if there are any problems that the responsible parties will help us resolve any problems quickly […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Features, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, data security, ecommerce, hackers, identity theft, online business, SSL Certificates, vulnerabilities, website security

Websites are Like Banks with Unlocked Windows

December 5, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Websites are Like Banks with Unlocked Windows

Even in today’s world of secure video technology, there are still banks that get robbed every so often. But usually, it’s not because of carelessness. In addition to other security precautions, for example, banks usually lock their windows. E-commerce websites need to be just as secure as offline banks. The problem is, many online business […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, hackers, Like Banks with Open Windows, Payment Card Industry, vulnerabilities, website security

Hackers Are Bullies!

November 28, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Hackers Are Bullies!

There has been a ton of emphasis on bullying lately. Many good-hearted people are attempting to remove it permanently from the schools. With so much focus, it’s a wonder we haven’t discussed the role that hackers play as bullies. We often hear about the abuses they’ve performed on big, strong companies like Yahoo, Google, Best […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Trust Guard Tagged With: Bullies, costs of website security, cyber crime, cyber-security, hack-proof, hackers, Online Bullies, vulnerabilities, website security

The Top Three PCI Compliance Mistakes

November 17, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

The Top Three PCI Compliance Mistakes

The truth is that most business owners misunderstand PCI compliance and website security in general. That’s why mistakes – avoidable mistakes – are made. The result is significant economic, legal and reputational problems. Some online businesses get hacked just when they start producing revenue. Others have their websites compromised when they’re making millions. Regardless, it’s […]

Filed Under: Trust Guard Tagged With: costs of website security, cyber attacks, cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, data security, hackers, identity theft, Payment Card Industry, PCI DDS, vulnerabilities, website security

Hackers Guess Passwords Too Easily

November 16, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Hackers Guess Passwords Too Easily

According to new research, hackers guess passwords too easily, causing a major threat to online security. The problem begins when hackers guess passwords and obtain access to private information. The problem continues when hackers access accounts by exploiting security shortfalls such as when the individual being hacked uses passwords that contain personal information. Then, the […]

Filed Under: News, Trust Guard Tagged With: cyber attacks, cyber crime, data breach, data security, email protection, hackers, identity theft, passwords

Cyber Warfare and Cyber Whack-a-Mole

November 7, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Cyber Warfare and Cyber Whack-a-Mole

Cyber warfare is on the rise. Cyber attacks are moving from data breaches and financial fraud to attacks on physical systems. This includes elements of cyber warfare towards national infrastructures of nation states or organizations that are closely linked to nation states. Lately, these attacks have included diplomatic missions, the east European country of Ukraine, and […]

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Successful Businesses Create a Secure Culture

October 25, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

Successful Businesses Create a Secure Culture

According to a blog post on the PCI DSS website, building a secure culture in your online business is essential. “As long as there’s money to be made, we can expect criminals to continue their attacks on businesses worldwide,” wrote Lindsay Goodspeed. She is a communications specialist for the Payment Card Industry (PCI). That’s the organization that […]

Filed Under: Popular, Trust Guard Tagged With: classics, cyber crime, cyber-security, data breach, hackers, Payment Card Industry, PCI DDS, website security

What is the Annual Cost of Cyber Crime?

October 9, 2016 By James Wales Leave a Comment

What is the Annual Cost of Cyber Crime?

Whether you want to acknowledge it or not, data breaches, security threats and cyber crime in general are a very real risk to your business. According to a recent report from Rackspace, some recent estimates put the annual cost of cyber crime at $500 billion or more — a number that quadrupled from 2013 to […]

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