Jason Hanson is a former CIA officer and security specialist. He’s appeared on numerous television shows, including ABC’s Shark Tank and NBC’s Today show.

Posts byJason Hanson

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Skim a Little off the Top

In the first of this week’s must-read articles, you’ll learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft when you least expect it. Today’s roundup also discusses the White House’s new cyber policy, the practicality of drone registration and why many preppers will die when the SHTF.

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Never Pay a Hacker’s Ransom

Ransomware attacks are escalating, and I realize that many of you depend on your computers for work — without access to your files you could be losing out on income. Paying to have your files restored may seem worth it, but here are four reasons you should NEVER pay a ransom to recover your data.

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How to Survive Come Hell or High Water

Parts of North America were (and in some cases still are) battling various natural disasters, and let me tell you, Mother Nature is putting up one helluva fight. This week’s must-read articles cover flash floods in the Southwest and wildfires in the north, along with ways to guard your electronics and your finances.

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