4 Steps to Take If Your Social Security Number Has Been Stolen
Whether your personal information has been subjected to by hacking or you’ve been a victim of identity theft, before you panic, there are steps you can take to minimize the damage.
Security breaches at large corporations are common. In fact, according to the National Cyber Security Alliance, over 143 million Americans have had their information stolen in recent years. Many of these individuals have had their Social Security numbers stolen, which has led to identity theft. These are just a few examples of the many large-scale security breaches that have occurred in recent years.
If your Social Security number were stolen, it could be taken from documents in your mailbox or trash can, or by someone fraudulently posing as a representative of a trusted institution. If you think that your Social Security number has been stolen, here are three things you can do to protect yourself:
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How to repair Windows Server 2019 installation with DISM
In this tutorial you will learn how to repair Windows Server 2019 installation with DISM. If you’re experiencing problems with your Windows Server 2019 installation, using the DISM /restorehealth can help repair it. DISM is a command-line tool that can scan and fix issues with Windows images, including those used by the Server operating system. This process can be done by following a few simple steps such as opening an elevated command prompt, running the DISM tool, waiting for the process to complete, and restarting your system.Â
Remember to always have a backup. Or if it’s a virtual machine at least a snapshot.Â
1.Lets get started by Opening up CMD as administrator and running the following:
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
2. Once /scanhealth is complete, run the following.
dism /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
3. Now lets mount your Windows Server 2019 ISO as a drive. Take note of your mounted drive … Read the rest
Windows devices can’t connect to RADIUS 802.1X Wifi
There is a known issue with a windows patch that will cause some Windows 10 and 11 devices unable to connect to RADIUS 802.1x Wifi, luckily there is a workaround. Â
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Windows RADIUS Wifi Access Workaround
- On your Windows device open search, type Control Panel and open the Control Panel application.
- Â Once the Control Panel window is open click on [ View network status and tasks ].
- Â Once your within the Network and Sharing Window locate and click on [ Set up a new connection or network ].
- Â Now we will click on [ Manually connect to a wireless network ] followed by clicking Next.
- Â In the Network name field type in your WIFI SSID name. In Security type, click the dropdown and select WPA2-Enterprise. Afterwards click Next.
- Â You will now be presented with a Successfully added your wifi ssid message. However
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Stripchat Breach Exposed 200m User Records
Stripchat founded in 2016 is an adult site for live nude cam shows has had its 200m user database exposed online. This data exposure puts both models and users at risk of extortion, violence, and other risks.Â
The database was found on Nov. 5 by a security researcher. It contained about 200 million records from Stripchat, including 65 million user records with email addresses, IP addresses, the amount in tips they gave to models, when they created their accounts and when they last logged in. Another database discovered which had a lot of information about models. This data included their usernames, gender, studio IDs, tip menus and prices, whether they were online or not, and a number that reflects how much money they earned during private shows. We don’t know if anyone evil saw this information before they secured it.
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Stripchat Data Exposure Threat
… Read the rest“The exposure could pose a significant
How to configure Windows Server and UDM-PRO UniFi Controller for RADIUS VPN access
In this tutorial you will be shown how to configure Windows Server and UDM-PRO UniFi Controller for RADIUS VPN access. Why is this useful? Well this allows us to just disable a user account in Active Directory after a termination and the previous employee will no longer have VPN access to the network. This will prevent Tech Support having to manually remove VPN users every time an employee is terminated.
Prerequisites for this tutorial.
- Internal Unifi Controller and Firewall, I myself am using a UDM-PRO for that function.
- Your Unifi equipment should be assigned static IP addresses outside your DHCP Scope. Once done write down the IP addresses alongside their model or unique name.
- Stand up a new physical or virtual server with Windows Server 2019.
- I called my new virtual server HDN-RADIUS. 1vcpu 4GBram 60GB HDD
- Install all updates on new Radius server
- Assign static IP address.
- Join new
Why HIPAA Compliance Matters In Telehealth
While the world has dealt with the far reaching effects of COVID-19, the healthcare industry has had to deal with many unique challenges. The procedure to protect both patients and staff from possible exposure to virus’s is a tricky process, especially when in some locations hospitals have also been dealing with patient surges. Keeping up with scheduled visits and procedures is a challenge, and keeping patients and staff aware of what is going on around them is a challenge as well.
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Telehealth Grew Exponentially Due To COVID
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a specific condition in which many physicians’ offices are finding themselves doing routine patient visits virtually. While the concept of telehealth appointments has been around for years, telemedicine has only recently become the new norm for many people. During the recent pandemic, the number of Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth services increased by 11,700%. … Read the rest
Google Banned 150 Android Apps And They Need To Be Removed From Your Phone
It’s a rough world out there. You must be wary of threats — even if it’s as simple as an email or text message. We can’t go a week without a new threat popping up, and the latest crucial warning concerns 150+ fake Android apps on the Google Play Store that can steal your information.
Security software company Avast has been reporting on a scam campaign that has been going on for more than a year. The scam is called UltimaSMS, and it involves hundreds of fake apps that are disguised as popular ones, such as photo editors and camera filters. What they actually do is get victims to sign up for expensive SMS services and charge their accounts. It’s all about getting consumers to give their consent and payment information.
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A list of the apps removed from the Google Play store
If you are wondering which apps are the … Read the rest
How Can Businesses Prevent Common Wireless Network Attacks?
If you’re a business owner, how do you keep your wireless network secure from today’s most common online threats? While it may be difficult to prevent hackers from creating fake WiFi hotspots, there are steps you can take to protect your business.
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