With the credit crunch currently in full swing and not looking to improve anytime time soon, there is one emerging industry that seems to be continually in growth mode and that is the Identity fraud industry. If you haven’t quite realised it yet this is a serious concern around the world.

So how do you combat the risks of having your identity stolen? This is not just people copying your clothes and hairstyle, they want a quick and easy way to profit from your financial and business data, your NHS number, your Passport details, your bank account and savings information, even your pension plan.

Many people are blissfully unaware of how simple it is to get somebody else’s personal information without too much effort. It is probably far too easy for example do you shred you paperwork or destroy expired credit cards?

Well that’s just common sense isn’t it?, but do you also shred all the promotional bumf, special offer balance transfer rates, why not have one of our wonderful credit card pamphlets et al, all of which have your name and address printed on them?

If you bank online and don’t consider any of the above a risk then, you still need to consider your internet usage habits. We have all been educated to not use the same passwords and serial numbers for all our accounts and transaction, but living in the real world we all struggle to remember numerous password and user combinations and tend to use the same one leaving ourselves wide open.

Digital data theft is another easy way for somebody to steal your identity. Many computer users fail to install anti virus measures so leave themselves vulnerable to information theft by key logging software that can record your every keystroke. Equally when you buy a new computer how do you get rid of your previous one?

You need to take sensible precaution when disposing of old or unused computers and laptops (or hard drives). Selling them on one of the many auction sites may earn yourself a little extra pocket money, but are you aware that even if you have formatted the drive you have just given away all your personal data. Hard drive recovery experts are only limited to professional companies, the criminal element have access to this capability as well.

If you are concerned with digital theft or the possibility of identity theft then you can arranged to have your drive shredded by a certified contractor or securely wiped which is much more environmentally friendly as it allows for the re-use of the none data holding components. Secure destruction or wiping ensures you get a certificate showing when, where and by whom the drive was rendered beyond recovery and have peace of mind.

Have you ever thought about what you would lose on your computer if it crashed tonight? You had a fire, a virus, or someone stole your computer?

In the digital age we live in, people pretty much save their lives on their computers! Music, family/child/wedding pictures, term papers, financial documents, legal documents.

This year alone, about half of all computer users will have lost their data. There are 1,000,000,000 computers out there…many, many upset folks!

You may think - “Well I save my stuff on my USB drive.” Guess what? They crash, they can still burn in a fire, have a virus spread through the files, and USB drives are even easier to steal than a computer!

Guess what!? No worries. Online Data Backups are your answer!

Online Backups are automatic! Normally takes just a couple of minutes to install. Set the time you want the backup to run. That’s it! You can now relax!

For around $5 to $10 a month, you can rest assured you are safe from any lost data.

Memories, music, and documents all could be lost at any moment. Know today, you are protected!

Why Use a Internet Backup Solution?

Scalable, Economical, Recoverable, Automatic, Off site

Typical methods of data backup consist of tapes, CDs and DVDs, ZIP drives and floppies. All of these techniques have significant issues. Backups are normally not automatic and even more importantly, someone has to physically move the media, for the data backup, off campus where it must be saved in a safe place. Fortunately, Internet technology has now allowed an exceptionally superior measure of backing up: online backup. Online Backup (sometimes also referred to as remote backup has important advantages over other computer data backup methods .

Digital property such as financial records, photos, documents and email is not only significant, but irreplaceable. Why chance losing valuable data to hard drive malfunctions or virus attacks? Secure your computers with an affordable and reliable solution and know that your information is safe!

What to look for in an Online Backup Service:

Encryption and Compression - Make sure your data is protected even when it’s “backed up.”

FREE Unlimited Support - Why pay for support when you shouldn’t have to?

Simple to Use - Automatic; Set it and Forget it! - Find a service that runs automatically with little to no administration.

Inexpensive - Keep in mind the old cliche “You get what you pay for.” Around $6 to $10 a month should find you a solid online backup service.

Continuous Data Backup - Constant backup of all your information throughout the day.

Just consider how much work and effort is stored on your computer. A hard drive failure or virus infection could wipe years of data and irreplaceable digital items! Online Backup is a easy to use solution for just pennies a day.