Protecting Your Identity

“Protecting Your Identity” features Adam K. Levin—a consumer advocate with more than 30 years’ experience and a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, fraud and personal finance. In this video series, Adam discusses with Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner the origins and evolution of identity theft and what to do now that it is so common.

Cyberattacks: Fake News or Real Concern?
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Cyberattacks: Fake News or Real Concern?

Adam Levin | April 9, 2017

Lately, it has been impossible to get away from news stories about Russian hackers and other cyberattacks. In this video,…

Meet the Expert: Adam Levin
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Meet the Expert: Adam Levin

Adam Levin | April 9, 2017

In this video, Bottom Line Inc President Sarah Hiner introduces cybersecurity expert Adam Levin. Mr. Levin, chairman and founder of…

Monitor Your Financial Accounts Daily
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Monitor Your Financial Accounts Daily

Adam Levin | April 2, 2017

In this video, Adam Levin, chairman and founder of CyberScout and author of Swiped, emphasizes the need to monitor your…

Credit-Monitoring Services Can Help You
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Credit-Monitoring Services Can Help You

Adam Levin | March 20, 2017

According to noted cybersecurity expert Adam Levin, credit monitoring, in conjunction with identity monitoring, can help you keep your identity…

The 3-Pronged Approach to Identity Protection
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The 3-Pronged Approach to Identity Protection

Adam Levin | March 10, 2017

As much as we try to protect ourselves from identity theft, we can’t always prevent it. In this video, Adam…

Who Needs Your Social Security Number?
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Who Needs Your Social Security Number?

Adam Levin | March 1, 2017

In this video, cybersecurity expert Adam Levin and author of Swiped, discusses who you should and should not give your…

Debit Card vs. Credit Card – Which Should You Use?
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Debit Card vs. Credit Card – Which Should You Use?

Adam Levin | February 28, 2017

When you are making a purchase, which offers you greater protection from identity thieves—your debit card or your credit card?…

The Dangers of ATM Card Skimmers
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The Dangers of ATM Card Skimmers

Adam Levin | February 21, 2017

Card skimmers are increasingly placing ATM and credit card users at risk for fraud. In this video, Adam Levin, chairman and…

Stay Safe When Using Social Media
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Stay Safe When Using Social Media

Adam Levin | February 14, 2017

In this video, Adam Levin, chairman and founder of CyberScout and author of Swiped, offers several tips on how to…

PayPal, Venmo and Money-Sharing Apps – Are They Safe?
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PayPal, Venmo and Money-Sharing Apps – Are They Safe?

Adam Levin | February 7, 2017

Increasingly, payment apps such as Venmo are being used to facilitate payments and money sharing, but are these services really…

Beware the Biggest Online Scams
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Beware the Biggest Online Scams

Adam Levin | February 1, 2017

Phishing scams, where an online thief impersonates a reputable authority in order to gain your money or log-in credentials, are…

Beware of Ransomware
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Beware of Ransomware

Adam Levin | January 24, 2017

In this video, Adam Levin, chairman and founder of CyberScout and author of Swiped, walks you through one of the…

How to Tell If a Website Is Secure
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How to Tell If a Website Is Secure

Adam Levin | January 17, 2017

You can find a website for anything on Google, but can you trust these websites? Not necessarily says Adam Levin,…

Is the Government Invading Your Cyber Privacy?
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Is the Government Invading Your Cyber Privacy?

Adam Levin | January 10, 2017

There is a fine line between the government monitoring digital communications for matters of national security and invading the privacy of…

What to Do When Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
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What to Do When Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised

Adam Levin | January 3, 2017

It has become a sad reality of modern life that personal information you have innocently provided to the companies you…

The Information That Hackers Want
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The Information That Hackers Want

Adam Levin | December 27, 2016

Credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, birthdates—is there any information that hackers are particularly interested in? In this video, Adam…

Is it Safer to Shop Online or In-Store?
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Is it Safer to Shop Online or In-Store?

Adam Levin | December 20, 2016

In this video, noted cybersecurity expert Adam Levin explains the risk of credit card theft in both online and brick-and-mortar…

How to Create an Effective Password
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How to Create an Effective Password

Adam Levin | December 13, 2016

We all have multiple passwords for our various online identities, but how do you know if your passwords are strong…

Is Your Spouse an Identity Thief?
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Is Your Spouse an Identity Thief?

Adam Levin | December 6, 2016

Although it can be an uncomfortable notion, one’s own spouse might take advantage of the relationship to steal their partner’s…

What are the Biggest Risks for Identity Theft?
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What are the Biggest Risks for Identity Theft?

Adam Levin | December 1, 2016

Every day it seems as though we are constantly hearing about new hacks and additional instances of identity theft. Adam…