Have you received countless emails saying they are from Nigeria or other African countries? Is the scenario of transferring money out of the country very familiar with you? If so, you have just experienced the popular Nigerian scams at work. (more…)

When it comes to identity theft protection companies, LifeLock - one of the leading providers of identity theft protection, most often comes to mind. If you aren’t sure however, if LifeLock is indeed the best option for you, here’s a rundown of what LifeLock can do for you: (more…)

Red Herring Magazine today announced today that LifeLock was named finalist for the Red Herring 100 Global 2007 Awards.

The Red Herring Magazine team used a very competitive process to narrow down this pool of 1800 eligible promising companies to the 200 finalists of this first-time award. Companies were evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria such as financial performance, innovation, management, global strategy, and ecosystem integration.

The names of the 200 companies short-listed as finalists for the “Red Herring 100 Global 2007″ can be found online at http://www.herringevents.com/global07/index.html.

“The 200 finalists we selected from around the world are all excellent contenders,” said Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring. “They are exceptional companies with smart and innovative platforms that attest to the importance of technology in today’s global economy.”

LifeLock has made the final group because of its outstanding achievements, and Red Herring Magazine is honored to announce it is one of the most promising technology firms in the world.

“This is a very pleasant surprise,” said LifeLock CEO Todd Davis. “2007 has already been an incredible year for everyone associated with LifeLock, however to be considered one of the best startups in the world is far past anything we could have imagined. We are extremely proud to be included as a finalist.”

The winners will be announced during the Red Herring Global event in Seattle,WA, on December 3-5.

In the recent years, the credit card has become the most common means to pay for our purchases, from grocery shopping to online transactions. With our increasing usage of credit cards and the increasing number of ways a credit card can be used, it is not surprising that credit card fraud has also become more prevalent.  (more…)

When you refer to identity theft of earlier times, you will find that the history of identity theft was blood-stained. In earlier times, criminals used to kill the victim & assume his identity. (more…)

The Internet can both be heaven and hell for investors. On the brighter side, Internet is the tool for investors to search for investment opportunities, make their money through online trading, and monitor their finances through online banking, stock market and more. However, this can also a convenient tool for fraudsters. So, think twice before putting your money at risk, as there are countless kinds of Internet fraud going around. (more…)

Security software is a must for your computer to help thwart identity theft in its tracks.  Since there are several different types of security software, let’s look at the most important kinds that you need. 

Firewalls – A firewall is like a shield for your computer.  It stands out front, and protects your computer from hostile internet traffic.  Without one of these, hackers can get into your personal computer and take whatever they want.  Credit card numbers, names, birthdates and social security numbers are all available to identity thieves if your computer isn’t being protected by a firewall.  It stands between internet traffic and the connections to get into your computer, keeping out bad traffic, but letting regular or non-threatening internet traffic travel freely. (more…)