Have I Been Pwned?

Hi All,

Yet another computer/technology/internet related blog entry. A short one to be sure...but its valuable and helpful.

Have you been pwned?  Check to see if you have an account that has been compromised in a data breach. 

Just enter your email address or your username and a new page comes up telling you whether or not you're email has been compromised. 

Users can get notified with updates about future pwnings...

The site has a list of the top 10 breaches.  The first three on the list (MySpace, LinkedIn and Adobe) have a total of over 676 million accounts compromised.  That's more than twice the population of the United States!!!

In any event, click on this link which explains the 'background on the who, the what and the why of Have I been pwned?  Basically its a very helpful FAQ for the site.

Okay...so now that you know you've been pwned...how do you protect yourself?  Click on the next several links that will help you after you've been pwned.

10 Steps to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches - CreditCards.com

How to Deal with a Security Breach? - Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

Worried About Data Breaches? 7 Steps to Protect Yourself - Forbes.com

More About How to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches - FDIC.gov
 
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches - USAToday.com

Enjoy the site - and I hope you don't have to use the other 5 links to fix a data breach problem!

Regards,

Stu

L is for...

Hi All,

Back again for one of 2011's last blog entries'...

We are almost halfway done with the alphabet now - one letter left to get to the mid-point. Which means we are up to the letter 'L'. Lots of great websites begin with the letter 'L'!!!

Long Island Railroad - great link - easy to navigate and figure out - for train schedules and to find out what train fares are for the LIRR. Also has link to MTA, service changes, maps and branches with various stops included. Not to be missed for the traveler!

LinkedIn - the website says it all...'over 135 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities'. Excellent social networking site for the busy business professional.

Lord and Taylor - premier retailer of shoes, handbaags, jewelry and accessories, beauty and fragrance products, men's clothing and kid's clothing as well as women's apparel. Has a store locator and promotional advertisements on the site. Can buy merchandise online.

Louis Vuitton - luxury retailer of men's and women's watches, leather goods, handbags, shoes and much more. Also has a store locator.

Land's End - clothing for men, women, boys and girls. School uniforms, luggage and outerware can also be bought on the site. Can buy merchandise online.

Lowe's - national retailer of appliances, home decor goods, kitchen renovation materials, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, bath, flooring, paint, lighting/fans, lawn/garden supplies
and storage/organization systems. Store locator available on the site. Promotional discounts on site also. Ideas for projects, home idea projects and more is available on the site.

One interesting note - many of the sites above are retailers. I wonder what it is that makes the letter 'L' so popular for retailers...hmmmm

Enjoy the sites!

Stu