Adam Levin

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Adam Levin is co-founder of Credit.com and the chairman and founder of CyberScout. His experience as former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs gives him unique insight into consumer privacy, legislation and financial advocacy. He is a nationally recognized expert on identity theft and credit, and is the author of SWIPED: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves, a practical, lively book that is essential to surviving the ever-changing world of online security.

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iOS 8 Wants to Get to Know You Better
iOS 8 Wants to Get to Know You Better
My phone is at rest on my desk, charging. I’ve enabled the new ... read more

September 26, 2014

Uncategorized

It’s Time for a Data Breach Warning Label
The breach at Home Depot is only the most recent in a torrent of ... read more

September 17, 2014

Uncategorized

3 Ways Your Kids Can Get You Hacked
3 Ways Your Kids Can Get You Hacked
Last month a story in the Wall Street Journal article sent a shud... read more

September 12, 2014

Identity Theft and Scams

The Lie That Could Keep You Safe From Hackers
The Lie That Could Keep You Safe From Hackers
The hack that created millions of morally challenged voyeurs—an... read more

September 5, 2014

Identity Theft and Scams

4 Reasons Not to Use Your Debit Card at a Bar
4 Reasons Not to Use Your Debit Card at a Bar
You’ve watched enough Tarantino to know you should only bring a... read more

August 28, 2014

Credit Card Alternatives

4 Obsessions That Could Get You Scammed
How Your Celebrity Obsession Could Get You Scammed
We all have our areas of interest — make that obsession ... read more

August 22, 2014

Identity Theft and Scams