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Latest Data Breaches
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FTC warns organiations, firms about P2P sensitive data leaks
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Computer theft raises fraud concern at Cal State L.A.
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Identity Theft Uncovered at Fabric Stores
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HSBC data breach revealed
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Names, addresses and Social Security numbers of 24 may have been exposed by malware
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Storage media containing 9,500 employees Social Security numbers lost in mail
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Medical records found in drive-thru trash can
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Citibank apologizes after exposing 600,000 Social Security numbers
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Stolen laptop exposes employees names, addresses, including some Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, codes and expiration dates
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Stolen laptop exposes clients names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health information
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FTC warns organiations, firms about P2P sensitive data leaks
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Featured Articles
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Identity Force Blog
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The Identity Score: Measuring People’s Real Risk of Identity Theft
Explore Article Identity Force Blog (Feb 24 2010) Consumer , Corporate , ID Theft Prevention
by Steven Bearak
For too long now we have been told by the big credit bureaus and different identity protection companies that our credit scores can help to tell us whether or not we are victims of identity theft. Well… not really. Credit scores were developed for lenders – not consumers – and are used to predict the likelihood that someone will pay back a loan, not whether fraud is taking place. Not to sound too brazen, but all of us at Identity Force think we have found a more pro-active, accurate, and consumer-friendly way for someone to determine their risk of being ...
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News from Around the Web
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Better passwords, user names can stop a thief
Explore Article Quad-City Times: Quad Cities, IA/IL (13 min ago) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention
It can be considered a campaign of fear. No, we’re not talking about the color-coded terrorism alert system. It’s identity theft. But this new-ish form of thievery is very real, and it can kill your credit, crush your bank account and send your credit card balance soaring. (Read Full Article) -
FTC appeals ruling on identity theft
Explore Article American Medical Association (24 min ago) Healthcare , Compliance
The Federal Trade Commission has challenged a court ruling that, if it stands, could give physicians some relief from regulations requiring implementation of formal identity theft prevention programs by June 1. (Read Full Article) -
Report 1.8 Billion Cyber Attacks Per Month
Explore Article - Blogger News Network (16 min ago) Consumer , Corporate , ID Theft Prevention
You read that right. While the US government sits high on its perch, snipers are taking aim 60 million times a day. The Senate Security Operations Center alone receives 13.9 million of those attempts per day. (Read Full Article) -
New ID Theft Threat: Facebook Cloning
Explore Article Houston News (11 min ago) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention
It could be happening to you right now, you could be cloned on Facebook. This isn't a form of flattery, instead it's a means to steal your identity. (Read Full Article) -
As ID theft grows, be on guard online
Explore Article sacbee.com (21 min ago) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention
Sitting at the computer to pay your bills, go shopping or do your banking is common. It's quick, convenient and oh-so-green. But it's not without risks. And while most transactions go through seamlessly, you can unwittingly fall victim to full-blown identity theft, or just a subtle trickle of money from an account. (Read Full Article) -
Data Breaches Revealed At Local Hospitals
View all 8 articles » Explore Article thebostonchannel.com (Mar 3 2010) Healthcare , Compliance , Lastest Data Breaches
At Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, the credit card information of 1,076 people may have been compromised... a data breach affecting 528 people at Brown University... the laptop of a former Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center employee was stolen... and According to HHS, the electronic medical records of more than 1,800 patients at an unidentified private medical practice in Stoughton were also stolen in December. (Read Full Article)Comment on Article Mentions: HHS Boston
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Internet-related crime rose 110 percent in 2009
View all 5 articles » Explore Article TBO.com (Mar 19 2010) Consumer , Corporate , ID Theft Prevention
Victims of investment scams, phony work-from-home offers and fraudulent companies offering access to stimulus money reported a record number of financial losses in 2009.
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LifeLock will pay $12 million to settle charges by the FTC
View all 7 articles » Explore Article Loans (Mar 12 2010) Consumer , Corporate , Compliance
A identity theft firrn, Lifelock, based out of Arizona has that heavily advertised itself all over TV commercials is now having to pay $11 million dollars to the FTC. This money is to settle charges against them for promoting false claims to attract consumers to their identity theft protection services. They are also to pay thirty-five state ... (Read Full Article)Comment on Article Mentions: Todd Davis Arizona Jon Leibowitz
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Stolen computer exposes 7174 students names, addresses and Social Security numbers
Explore Article OSF Data Loss Database (Mar 18 2010) Consumer , Higher Ed , Lastest Data Breaches
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Eleven per cent of people in the UK are victims of identity fraud
Explore Article IT security news, reviews and opinion (Mar 18 2010) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention , Reports
One in ten people in the UK was a victim of online ID fraud within the last 12 months. The average sum lost was £352 in the last 12 months, while 12 per cent of victims are still waiting to be fully reimbursed for the money they lost. (Read Full Article) -
Online Security Firm Warns Of Rogue Gambling Sites
Explore Article USA Online Casinos (Mar 18 2010) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention
With March Madness gambling right around the corner, many online gambling sites are expecting a surge in Internet gamblers. Unfortunately, many are uneducated to the potential dangers of choosing the wrong online gambling site, and an Internet security provider has recently issued a caution to those who might turn to Internet to place their wagers.
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Copiers create new threat of identity theft
Explore Article McCook Daily Gazette (Mar 18 2010) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention
...there is a new threat most of us haven't thought of. And, it's a threat we might have little control over. It's the copy machine in the tax preparer's office, your workplace, at your health care providers, the copy center or even in your home. (Read Full Article)Comment on Article Mentions: ATM Social Security Card
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PNC/National City Cards Hit With Fraud
Explore Article wcpo.com (Mar 18 2010) Consumer , Corporate , Lastest Data Breaches
9 news has learned of an apparent data breach affecting some former customers of National City Bank, now with PNC. (Read Full Article) -
More Data Breaches Reported at Hotels
View all 4 articles » Explore Article online.wsj.com (Mar 18 2010) Corporate , Data Breach , Reports
Hackers are now stealing credit-card data from hotels more often than any other industry, according to data-security companies. In a recent report, SpiderLabs, a unit of data-security firm Trustwave, said 38% of its data-breach investigations in 2009 occurred at hotels. Financial services accounted for 19% of the company's data-breach inves... (Read Full Article)Comment on Article Mentions: Radisson Hotels & Resorts Verizon Business Wyndham
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Tax Filers Warned Of Identity Theft
View all 2 articles » Explore Article koat.com (Mar 18 2010) Consumer , ID Theft Prevention
Sensitive information like Social Security and bank account numbers, and extensive personal information are all in a tax return. Officials warn that information could fall into the wrong hands if people are not careful. (Read Full Article) - See all articles >>
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