Robert Siciliano

Security Analyst at Safr.me

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Bio Security analyst, published author, television news correspondent. Deliver presentations throughout the United States, Canada and internationally on identity theft protection and personal security. Work with Fortune 1000, IT and startups. Launching, branding, messaging, representation, m&a facili Career History Appear in print, radio and televised media, on Today Show, CBS Early Show, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, CNBC, E!THSi, Inside Edition, Tyra, Montel, Maury, Howard Stern, USA Today, Forbes, Cosmo, Good Housekeeping, Readers Digest, Consumer Digest, Smart Money, NY Times, NY Post, BOS Globe, LA Times, Wash Times,

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Here’s Why You Need Identity, Privacy, and Device Protection

01 Dec 2023

Our philosophy has always been “all security is personal”. So, whether you are a front line administrator, a CISO, or a CEO, the security of your organization begins with you and your person. If you don’t have your own personal security in order, how do you expect your business data to be secured? It starts with you. People are often anxious about...

Are You a Hard Target for Cyber Criminals? You Must Be

09 Nov 2023

Cyber criminals hate a hard target. In the language of security, a "hard target" is someone difficult to hack, while a "soft target" is someone who is especially vulnerable. Put yourself in a criminal's shoes: Which home would you attempt to rob: the one with the back door open or the one with the spotlights and a burglar alarm?...

Know When and How to Stop Ransomware Attacks

31 Oct 2023

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and small businesses are on the menu. The 2023 State of Ransomware report from Malwarebytes Labs finds that the United States saw 1,462 attacks between July 1, 2022, and June 31, 2023. This accounted for 43% of all ransomware attacks around the world, with these attacks doubling in frequency between January and ...

Credential Stuffing: What It Is and Why You Should Be Concerned

27 Oct 2023

A recent credential stuffing attack on 23andme.com left most people bemused, if they noticed it at all. A similarly muted response followed the leak of millions of user records on known hacker forums. What is a hacker going to do with your ancestral history? The answer may surprise you and should concern you if you are lax about password security....

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ATM Skimming rising, again

I don't use a debit card at all. It's a personal choice. An ATM card can't be used for anything but an ATM transaction or to identify the customer at the teller window. A debit card is one more variable to be concerned about.

09 Jul 2015 Reply Read article

ATM Skimming rising, again

"Advising customers to use Credit Cards for Cash Advances - which often attract a fee and a higher interest rate if the balance revolves isn't such a smart move" No. You must have read a different article. Nothing in this article says anything in regards to your statement.

09 Jul 2015 Reply Read article

If You use these Passwords, You will get hacked

Use a password manager or a memorable phrase.

23 Jan 2015 Reply Read article

The Role of Antivirus Software

Agreed. But this post isn't about the Stuxnets. Generally, most devices connected to the internet are consumer. For them, AV is essential. Including Android mobiles. The majority of infections aren't designed to shut down AV and AV will prevent most of them.

17 Aug 2014 Reply Read article