Have you noticed the new and improved Ignite360.com website?

We have been hard at work updating our website to reflect all of the Ignite 360 opportunities and services we offer.

On the revised site, you will find:

• Products – A breakdown of the various Ignite 360 products
• Solutions – A variety of solutions to fit your needs
• Services – The main services we offer to businesses, organizations, and individuals
• Partners - Learn how to partner with Ignite 360 through one of our various networks
• About - Get more information about Ignite 360

In the coming months, we will really dive into the various new services we offer. Whether you are looking for custom designed website, Internet security, or help with your PC, we can help! Check out the website today to learn more.

A few days ago, I received an email from Walgreens informing me that my email address, that had been in their system, had been accessed without authorization. This usually means that someone broke into their database and stole all of their customer’s emails…and possibly personal information.

Walgreens assured me in the email that my email was the only thing that was obtained and no other personal information had been accessed. The funny thing is, that even though I had unsubscribed to their promotional emails, they still had my email address on file…which means, your personal information is really never gone once it’s been submitted online.

The message also warned me to be aware of possible “scam emails” that asked for personal information. Thank you, Walgreens, I don’t give out my personal information through email anyway…and neither should you.

I then ran across this blog post entitled: Warning: Security Breach of E-Mail Accounts at Various Companies. As I read, I realized that Walgreens was a part of this security breach as they used Epsilon to handle customer’s private information.

Other companies that are affected include: Hilton HHonors, Marriott Rewards, Brookstone, Disney, Chase and Best Buy.

While an email address might not seem like a very important piece of personal information, it’s still a breach in privacy and should be taken seriously.

While anti-virus software can help fight against online identity theft, it’s important to realize that there are anti-virus and anti-spyware software that are scams. Identity thieves are clever and want to get your information any way they can. It’s important to choose anti-virus software that’s reputable and it’s probably more useful if you have to pay a little bit. Free isn’t always worth it!

How can you help avoid online identify theft?

- Make sure you’re browsing the web through a secure (SSL) Internet connections. There should be a little padlock on the bottom of your browser to let you know you’re using a secured connection.

- Use different passwords for different accounts.

- Never click on a link in an email that’s asking for personal information

- Update your virus software regularly and make sure you’re using a reputable product. The free versions don’t provide

- Create an email address that you use for “casual web surfing.” – Keep your real email address to use for personal and business correspondence.

- Be careful about posting your resume online. It’s full of personal information!

- Don’t post personal information on social media sites that you wouldn’t want a hacker to find.

Ignite 360 Internet Safety News

63% of Schools Face Security Breach Two Or More Times A Year

Panda Labs released a new study which reveals 63% of schools face huge security risks multiple times a year!

The results of the inaugural Kindergarten-12 Education IT Security Study are very disturbing for parents and school officials both. The study, which surveyed more than 100 individuals that manage IT security at Kindergarten-12 (K-12) school districts in the United States, examines security practices and top security concerns in schools and school districts. With 63 percent of schools experiencing malware outbreaks or unauthorized user access at least twice a year, the results indicate that IT security is a resource-heavy, time-consuming effort that schools struggle to manage efficiently.

Social media is a top concern for schools, but the stringency of school policy varies greatly. Ninety-five percent of schools have a social media policy in place, citing the mitigation of malware-related risks as a main reason for implementation. Twenty-nine percent of schools allow students unlimited access to social media sites, while 32 percent deny students’ access altogether.

Ignite 360 has teamed up with Panda Labs to provide the best in Cloud Security. You can find out more about our partnership at Ignite360.com

Ignite 360 Internet Safety News Report

Facebook Security Threats On The Rise

Panda Labs Report: Facebook Security Threats Show No Sign Of Slowing In 2011

On January 31, 2011 Panda reported they had discovered security exploits via popular social sites Facebook and Twitter. The first, Asprox.N, is a Trojan delivered via email informing users their Facebook account is being used to distribute spam and that, for security reasons, the login credentials have been changed.

The second new malware strain, Lolbot.Q, is distributed across instant messaging applications such as AIM or Yahoo!, with a message displaying a malicious link. Clicking the link downloads a worm designed to hijack Facebook accounts, blocking users’ access while informing that the account has been suspended.

To “reactivate” their account, users are asked to complete a questionnaire, promising prizes such as laptops and iPads. After several questions, users are asked to subscribe and enter their cell phone number, which is in turn charged a fee of $11.60 per week. Victims can restore access to their Facebook account only once they subscribe to the service and receive a new password.

You can read the full report here!

Learn more about Ignite360′s Cloud Security here!

How safe is your computer? Has your wife or daughter become a victim of a cyber sexual predator? Is your computer part of an international cyber-terrorism ring? Did you just login to your bank account online – are you sure?

These questions might sound like something out of a Hollywood movie, but the truth is, people just like you and me fall victim to cyber predators every day.

Here are three current articles describing how regular folks have fallen victim to cybercrimes.

• USA Today – January 11, 2011 – Experts fear cyberspammers are plotting new attack
• FoxNews.com – January 11, 2011 – Home Depot website compromised
• FBI – November, 2010 – A Chilling Case of Sextortion

As you can see, these crimes are happening to average folks just like you and me. How do you know for sure your computer has not been compromised?

According to Panda Labs, one of the most respected Internet security organizations in the world, “72% of companies and 23% of home users are infected with some form of malware, even though they have protection installed on their computers.” I feel this report is a good indication that traditional security solutions are not working!

I challenge you to take a few minutes and watch the video below, as we share more about Ignite Secure, our Internet Security Solution.

Ignite Secure is different than most security solutions, because we use Collective Intelligence, the most advanced in Cloud Security Protection, which allows us to provide you the following peace of mind:

• Safe Connections by using the most advanced technology in Firewall protection
• Safe Browsing by activating our protective Collective Cloud Intelligence once you are connected
• Safe Communication by scanning all incoming emails and instant messages for scams, spam, and malware.
• And much more.

To learn more about Ignite 360′s Internet security services go to www.Ignite360Info.com.

Edited By: Vicky Whisenant