Jackie here. We talk a lot about passwords being the key to your accounts, but what happens you lose that key? Security questions to the rescue! These little questions are just as important as your password. How do you choose a good one? What should you avoid? What Makes a Good Security Question? Let’s start […]

Jackie here. Are you having trouble with Flash lately? I’ve been having a few issues and this article from Yahoo! Tech explains why. If you use Flash, you need to read this. The Problem with Flash Flash is great for streaming video and running games inside of web pages, but that isn’t all it is […]

AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website. Just about everything is online these days. Many items that used to require going to a store to purchase can now be acquired from the comfort of your living room or […]

Jackie here. Is your home smart? I spotted an alarming article on Yahoo about the potential vulnerabilities in smart homes. A majority of smart devices are hackable (one study found 7 out of 10 devices had some sort of vulnerability). While the threat isn’t big for now, it is likely that as smart homes – […]

Jackie here. When you want quick and easy… buy a kit. We use kits for making salads, DIY crafts, etc. Scammers use kits for something much more sinister… stealing your information. Phishing kits are an inexpensive way for thieves to launch information stealing campaigns. Let’s take a look at what phishing kits are and how […]

Jackie here. Do you have a Lenovo device? Recent reports indicate that the company has been shipping devices pre-installed with a type of malware known as “Superfish”. What do you need to know to protect your privacy? What is Superfish? Superfish is a type of malware that comes pre-installed on some Lenovo devices. When you […]

Jackie here. When you’ve got work to do on the go, nothing beats a laptop. Are you keeping yours safe? Proper care for your laptop is much more involved than just storing it in a padded case. Try these tips to boost your laptop security and keep your identity safe. Treat It Like Cash– Would […]

Jackie here. Are your cookies spying on you? I’m not talking about that box of chocolate wafers in the cupboard, but rather cookies that websites use to monitor the activity of site visitors. These cookies might not be seen, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t gathering your information. What Are Cookies? Do you need a […]

Jackie here. Do you have a webcam? If you do, there’s one type of malware you need to be aware of: the Remote Access Trojan (RAT). RATs have been used to hack into webcams and spy on their users without their knowledge. It isn’t just celebrities and politicians that are at risk; everyday people have […]

Jackie here. Now that 2015 is underway, it’s time to think about upcoming trends that will impact our privacy and identities. Here are some predictions (and for fun, take a look back on 2014’s predictions). More High Scale Hacks– Throughout 2014, it seemed like a new breach was announced every day. The same trend will […]