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  • Online theft not the main cause of identity fraud


    WalletPop BlogAuthority Authority: 694
    Filed under: Shopping , Technology , Identity Theft For most of us, the terms identity theft or fraud bring to mind fraudulent Web sites that try to phish for our personal information or viruses that send our sensitive data to a criminal. Surprisingly, a new study by Travelers Insurance revealed that the ...
    1 day ago
  • The Complete Guide to Avoiding Online Scams (for Your Less Savvy Friends and Relatives) [Security]


    LifehackerAuthority Authority: 811
    Our readers are a savvy bunch who arent likely to be taken in by an online scam—but weve all got those friends and relatives we worry about. Heres our definitive guide to helping them stay safe online. Photo from Futurama . When training your loved ones how to keep themselves safe online, you should remind ...
    1 day ago
  • GenApple Boasts First Information Brokerage


    CIO - Blogs and Discussion -Authority Authority: 147
    The Internet is filled with free information, from search engines, to answer portals, to e-learning portals. However, something is missing. read more
    1 day ago
  • Consumers Should Be Aware That Identity Theft is Low-Tech Too


    Credit Identity SafeAuthority Authority: 107
    Identity theft is no laughing matter. In 2008, almost 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft crimes, which was 22 percent higher than in 2007. What may be even more alarming is the fact that identity theft is usually not the work of a computer genius with expert hacking skills. Approximately 43 percent ...
    1 day ago
  • GenApple Boasts First Information Brokerage


    Information Security ResourcesAuthority Authority: 518
    By Bozidar Spirovski , CISSP, MCSA, MCP After the first article was posted at GenApple - which promotes itself as the first information brokerage, Shortinfosec secured an interview with the founder of GenApple - Mr. Mark Hanson. In a summary, the service will need polishing, and GenApple will need ...
    1 day ago
  • Holiday Temps Increase Identity Theft Risks


    Information Security ResourcesAuthority Authority: 518
    By Robert Siciliano, Identity Theft Expert This is the absolute best time of the year to be a dishonest temporary worker. Holiday hustle and bustle overwhelms managers and supervisors and they can’t possibly see everything their employees are doing. It has been said that only 10 percent of ...
    1 day ago
  • Podcast 33: Identity Theft and Identity Fraud With Terri Cullen


    Consumerism Commentary: A Personal Finance Blog Since 2003Authority Authority: 637
    On today’s Consumerism Commentary Podcast , Tom Dziubek speaks with author and columnist, Terri Cullen. Terri Cullen is the author of The Complete Identity Theft Guidebook: How to Protect Yourself from the Most Pervasive Crime in America and is a former columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Tom Dziubek and ...
    2 days ago
  • Buying Protection Against Identity Theft: What’s Good, What’s Not


    www.IT-Everyday.comAuthority Authority: 153
    Several years ago, the identity of my brother was stolen. In less than five days, his bank account was hit with four $300 charges and the bank didn’t help much beyond cancelling those items from his balance. This go around wasn’t too bad, as the bank did side with him eventually, canned those fraudulent charges ...
    2 days ago
  • IVA Individual Voluntary Arrangement How It Works


    IVA UK Information CentreAuthority Authority: 147
    In the united Kingdom an IVA is a recognized substitute for folks wishing to stay away from bankruptcy. The IVA was established by and is governed by Part.Read more:IVA Individual Voluntary Arrangement How It Works
    2 days ago
  • Are Identity Theft Protection Companies Necessary?


    MySweetLife.NetAuthority Authority: 156
    It is a scary thought, but identity theft has reached an all time high. Many people have become the victims of this crime and it can be devastating. Identity theft protection companies offer many benefits and are a great defense against this crime. These companies monitor your credit and keep a watchful eye on your ...
    2 days ago
  • Ex-UAlbany Student Indicted For ID Loan Scam


    North Country GazetteAuthority Authority: 448
    ALBANY—A Manhattan woman and former student at the University of Albany has been indicted for using stolen identities to obtain more than $19,000 in student loans.The indictment alleges that  between Jan. 1, 2008 and this past September, while a UAlbany student, Jessica Erazo, 22, defrauded three victims by ...
    3 days ago
  • 10 Tips to Prevent Holiday Identity Theft


    Blogger News NetworkAuthority Authority: 627
    Robert Siciliano Identity Theft ExpertUK officials shut down an amazing 1200 online retailers who scammed millions from unsuspecting shoppers. Most of the sites originated from identity thieves in Asia who tricked victims into believing they were legitimate sites. Victims then lost money by entered their credit card ...
    3 days ago
  • Preventing Identity Theft: Know How Thieves Operate and Guard against Those Possibilities


    Financial Advisors AllianceAuthority Authority: 133
    A common method employed by hackers to steal someone’s identity is through phishing emails. This form of identity theft is growing and, is but one way in which an identity thief can steal personal information from a mail box or from a home. Stealing a wallet or purse and convincing one to part with personal ...
    3 days ago
  • USB Pocket Safes: A New Thumb Drive


    rotatelogs.comAuthority Authority: 155
    Many people are familiar with, and have used, thumb drives since they were first introduced. Most individuals enjoy the flexibility offered by the thumb drive, its small size and easy handling. However, there is the concern of many that these drives are easily lost which give thieves a prime opportunity to seize ...
    3 days ago
  • Legal aid ends up costing 20 identity theft victims


    LifeLock.com Promo CodeAuthority Authority: 115
    Tashannyo Adena Medley, a receptionist for a Jacksonville Are Legal Aid — a firm that focuses on providing legal assistance to low income clients — was charged with identity theft this past week. Prosecutors believe that Medley was responsible for stealing at least twenty clients identity and using that ...
    4 days ago
  • Five ways to lose your identity


    DISC Infosec blogAuthority Authority: 410
    Image by Joe Penniston via FlickrBy Jaikumar VijayanThe rush by shoppers to the Web makes the season a great time for online retailers. It’s also a great time for hackers looking to steal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    4 days ago
  • Holiday Temps Make The Best Identity Thieves


    Identity Theft Expert Speaker Protection Prevention Resource BlogAuthority Authority: 417
    Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert This is the absolute best time of the year to be a dishonest temporary worker. Holiday hustle and bustle overwhelms managers and supervisors and they can’t possibly see everything their employees are doing. It has been said that only 10 percent of employees are honest, 10 ...
    4 days ago
  • Ten Most Damaging Data Breaches of 2009


    CIO - Blogs and Discussion -Authority Authority: 147
    Every week for the past four years the Privacy Rights Clearing House has been chronicling data breaches on a weekly basis. read more
    4 days ago
  • Facebook Privacy Settings Update


    Identity Theft Expert Speaker John SileoAuthority Authority: 112
    During a time when rules, laws and privacy settings are having trouble keeping up with technology, Facebook is having trouble keeping up with their ever growing population. Recently topping 350 million users, Facebook is scrambling to satisfy them all. Recently, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, posted an open ...
    4 days ago
  • Ten Most Damaging Data Breaches of 2009


    Information Security ResourcesAuthority Authority: 518
    By Laton McCartney , Editor at CIOZone Every week for the past four years the San Diego-based Privacy Rights Clearing House (PRCH), an organization dedicated to empowering consumers and protecting privacy, has been chronicling data breaches on a weekly basis. These range from small, regional breaches, ...
    4 days ago

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