Private Communications Corporation Announces Partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center

SHERMAN, Conn., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Communications Corporation (PCC), a security technology company that protects personal data and information online, today announced a partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to help broaden public education and awareness about security threats that occur over unencrypted WiFi networks.

The proliferation of smartphones and an ever-increasing mobile society has led to rapid growth in public WiFi usage, said Kent Lawson, CEO of PCC. In fact, the U.S. experienced a 17.3 percent surge in public WiFi usage in 2010, according to JiWire. Yet, many consumers, including freelancers and business travelers, are unaware of the risks associated with transmitting information across unprotected public networks.

"Every day, millions of consumers use unencrypted WiFi networks, yet most people are unaware of just how vulnerable their personal banking transactions, email conversations, social networking and general identity are to hackers," said Lawson. "With mobile innovation nowhere to go but up, these types of security risks are expected to soar. We've teamed with the ITRC to educate and bring better awareness to this pervasive - but far too often ignored - problem and offer resources to consumers who have been victims."

Together, PCC and the ITRC will roll-out a number of joint initiatives to aid consumers who have been victims of identity theft and/or create better awareness around the risks associated with transmitting private/personal information via unprotected WiFi hotspots. Some elements of the partnership include:

Content Sharing - PCC and the ITRC will create and share content with consumers, media and other constituents via their respective blogs, websites and newsletters.

Workshops - The ITRC, at times in conjunction with PCC, will conduct workshops in local communities and at universities and high schools in an effort to raise awareness about online security risks.

Recommendations - The ITRC will continue to provide recommendations - such as third-party software or other security solutions - for securing confidential communications made over public hotspots.

Digital - Joint webinars and Twitter chats.

Earlier this year, PCC launched PRIVATE WiFi , its flagship Virtual Private Network (VPN) software, which encrypts all data going into and out of a person's computer to support online privacy, protect consumers' identities and secure sensitive communications transmitted over unencrypted WiFi networks.

"Partnering with PCC is a natural fit for the ITRC," said Karen Barney, Program Director for the ITRC. "Online identity theft is a serious problem. By working together with PCC, we're committed to giving it the attention it needs, both educating consumers and providing resources to victims of identity theft."

For more information on PCC or to purchase/download the PRIVATE WiFi software, please visit www.privatewifi.com.

About Private Communications Corporation:

Private Communications Corporation is a security technology company that protects personal data and information online. PRIVATE WiFi, the company's flagship software product, encrypts all computer data across unencrypted Wi-Fi networks, enhancing online privacy for those without access to virtual private networks. Founded by software entrepreneur Kent Lawson, Private Communications Corporation is headquartered in Sherman, Conn. For more information, visit us at http://www.privatewifi.com and for articles and other online privacy resources, please visit www.private-i.com. Please also connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/privatewifi and follow us on Twitter at @PrivateWiFi.

About the ITRC:

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is a nationally recognized non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving their cases, and to broaden public education and awareness in the understanding of identity theft.  Visit www.idtheftcenter.org.  Victims may contact the ITRC at 888-400-5530.

Contacts:
Kent Lawson
Private Communications Corporation
(646) 783-8136
[email protected]

Karen Barney
Identity Theft Resource Center
(858) 444-3286
[email protected]

Jennifer Praeger
Private Communications Corporation    
1-888-525-3078
[email protected]

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