Survival Scout Tips — Cyber-attacks

From identity theft to larger breaches of national security, cyberattacks are a real threat. Learn more about recent attacks and how to prepare yourself and your family.

TANGIBLE WEALTH:THE ONLY WAY TO PREPARE IN A VOLATILE ECONOMY The recent Equifax data breach was unprecedented in many ways. It was massive. As many as 143 million Social Security numbers were compromised. Birthdays, credit and debit card numbers were also stolen. Also, it’s suspicious to me how long it was kept from the public. Most experts recommend that the best way to protect yourself after this breach is to freeze your credit, if you already haven’t done so. Perhaps those on Wall Street and at the Fed felt that all Americans freezing their credit at once could put the...

A Black Swan Event could freeze commerce nationwide in a matter of a few short hours. Have you ever heard of a Black Swan Event? What would you do if you couldn't use your credit cards...