| How do you like knowing that hackers just sent you a | | | | vital factor to deem here is the HTML and the |
| virus? Did you know that there is another way these | | | | streaming media are needed to distribute online. |
| predators are attacking on the web? | | | | 3. Web Posting - This is the last step in the hacker's |
| Identity theft is a rapidly growing problem for many | | | | plan to boost his plan off for stealing people's identity. |
| people. For several million people, it has already ruined | | | | From here, the thief will say that website plus its |
| personal transactions. | | | | principals and employees. |
| How can people do this? What are the identity thefts | | | | With all this, the profits that is supposed to go to the |
| repercussions and what can you do to prevent it? | | | | rightful owners will go to the thieves instead. Potential |
| In the United States alone, identity theft is no longer | | | | clients and buyers will not even notice the difference. |
| uncommon because several bureaus are taking | | | | Individuals and companies do have a way of protecting |
| immediate actions to be rid of this problem. Yet, there | | | | themselves. Identity thieves can get through many of |
| is still some difficult in doing so. | | | | the blocks that websites put up. Yet, with two different |
| Identity theft can happen when a hacker is able to | | | | tactics, companies can reduce their chances of being |
| obtain your information via the Internet. Data such as | | | | spoofed. |
| your full name, bank account number(s), and other | | | | 1. It is important to protect yourself so getting an |
| information that has been posted online. Once they get | | | | anti-virus program would be the smart thing to do. One |
| this information, they are able to use it for many forms | | | | major way thieves can get all your information is |
| of crime. Whether it be to commit fraud or even just | | | | sending you worms and viruses. |
| to steal your hardworking money. | | | | These viruses will compromise your computer and |
| All you need to do to know you are broke is check | | | | having one of these anti-virus programs to weed them |
| your checking account. All your money is gone! | | | | out can help. The more protected you are, the less |
| A new way of online identity theft is spoofing. How | | | | chance these thieves will get your personal and |
| does spoofing work you ask? Spoofing works by | | | | company information. |
| recreating a website with one that has the same | | | | 2. Secure servers have the ability to transmit data |
| name. In other words, that site becomes one the thief | | | | over the website without compromising people's |
| takes control of. He is now the head boss and able to | | | | information. Using this can help when people are |
| control all the finances from the website. | | | | transmitting credit card information to buy something |
| There are three basic parts can let the thief | | | | off your website. |
| manipulate ID theft. These are: Domain name, actual | | | | A thing that needs to be looked into before you go |
| content and web hosting. | | | | with a securing server company, be informed about |
| 1. Domain Name - These sites can be purchased from | | | | the business you are going to be paying to secure |
| numerous online sources for a small prices. The name | | | | your information before you give out any online data to |
| will have dashes, letters and numbers. | | | | them. |
| 2. Actual Content - The second component to start a | | | | Get the things that protect your website for your own |
| website. Remember HTML and streaming media. This | | | | sake and the sake of those visiting your site. |
| is the second key module in order to publish a site. The | | | | |