Kids and Texting: Helping or Harming Communication?
Even though we are in a virtual world of texting, video games, social networking, and web communities, what does the future of communication look like for the next generation?
Government Shutdown Drawing Out Cyber Thieves and Scams
Watch out for a deluge of online scams promising great deals as a result of the current Government shutdown. They’re promising anything from unbelievably cheap cars to cheap health care plans under the new Affordable Care Act commonly referred to as “Obamacare.” Online scams are in the form of fake websites, email spammers, and even phone calls or text messages. The cyber thieves’ goals can be to obtain personal information, credit...
What Kind of Water Damage Is Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
Most homeowners insurance claims are water related. Yet many policyholders are unaware of what is covered and what is not covered by their homeowners insurance policy. Unfortunately, a lot of confusion and hard feelings result when policyholders try to file a claim only to find out that the damage caused as a result of a water event is not covered or only partially covered by their homeowners policy. It is imperative that...
Is More Video Surveillance the Answer for Better Security?
With the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon there has been a lot of talk in the media the past week about video surveillance and security. The talk ranges from whether we need more video surveillance cameras to increase security and prevent future attacks to a concern about the Government watching our every move and further stepping on our civil liberties. The role of government, the primary role of our government, is to provide...
It’s Time for Businesses to Insure Against Data Breach
Businesses, both big and small, who are privy to sensitive client information, need to protect themselves against an ever-increasing risk of data breach and having computer records fall into the hands of unauthorized individuals or organizations. Healthcare practices such as doctors and dentists, law offices, accountants and bookkeepers, retailers, restaurants and financial services are especially at high risk because of the amount of...
