Archive for the ‘Personal Security’ Category
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Walking in the park at dark is an obvious no no. However, when the weather starts improving, it's easy to forget about this common sense advice. When it's 70 degrees with a light breeze and the sun is shining, who can blame you for leaving work a little early and ...
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Over the years, it’s not hard to accumulate logins and passwords for various types of accounts. From credit cards to emails, you probably have all of the above. While your login information is designed to protect your personal information, it won’t do its job if you don’t put in the ...
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Even when you’re at work, you need to be conscious of where you put your belongings. From personal information on your computer to your wallet or purse in your desk, it’s beneficial to keep money, credit cards and other valuables safeguarded.
As soon as you arrive to the office or your ...
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011
It’s so easy to fall prey to scams, because there are so many out there – you’re bound to hit a brick wall with one of them. From “organizations” asking for donations to help the needy to vehicle thefts, your name, phone number, address and other personal information can get ...
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Cell phones have so much valuable information on them — from important contacts and text messages to personal pictures, there is stuff stored on there that you probably wouldn’t want strangers to have access to. However, with iPhones, there is even more personal data that is at risk. Now that ...
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Children can be naive about strangers, which is why it’s so important to keep them in the loop when you’re updating your home’s security. This year might be the first time you’re letting your teen stay at home alone or the first time your child is walking to school. To ...
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Hiring a personal bodyguard is quite an expense, but your life and the lives of your family and friends are priceless. Depending on the line of work you’re in or your status in the community or nation, personal security might be in your best interest. But before you go through ...
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Recycling is a positive way to help protect the environment, but you also love your identity, right? While you might be focused on the good feeling that results from reducing the planet’s waste, you also have to be aware of the potential for identity theft. Even though you’re doing the ...
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Beware all Windows and Apple owners: If you’re browsing the web, antivirus software is a necessity. Unfortunately, there are malicious viruses and spyware out there that can steal your personal information and even destroy your computer. In order to prevent identity theft and software malfunction, it’s best to arm your ...
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Have you ever wanted to take some self-defense classes? Now is a better time than any. Although you think you might know what to do when you’re attacked outside or inside your home, nerves and fear may get in the way. Instead of putting your life into the hands of ...
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