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Identity theft
The credit card chip has its security limits
Feb 3, 2017
The number of victims of identity fraud is higher than at any point in more than a decade. That’s despite new security measures, including those new credit card chips. The number of cases rose 16 percent to nearly 15.5 million consumers, according to a report by Javelin Research and Strategy. Weren’t those chips supposed to […]
ID theft protection company Lifelock bought by Symantec for $2.3 billion
Nov 21, 2016
How worried are we about identity theft? Well, a fair amount, judging by a new acquisition that’s been announced. Cyber security giant Symantec is buying Lifelock — an ID protection company — for $2.3 billion. Among other things, Symantec makes anti-virus software which has been traditionally been bundled with PCs. As that market declines, the […]
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Blue Cross Blue Shield will offer credit protection
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Molly Wood
Jul 20, 2015
Millions of customers will be able to opt in.
One number to rule them all
Jul 10, 2015
Universal identifiers like Social Security numbers are a big target for hackers.
Rise of digital medical records leads to data theft
Apr 6, 2015
The growth of computerized records has led to a higher rate of stolen information.
Target's data breach settlement sets a big precedent
Mar 19, 2015
The company admits fault and will offer victims significant compensation.
The connection between hacking and tax fraud
by
Stan Alcorn
Feb 11, 2015
A flood of phony TurboTax filings is raising concerns of identity theft tax fraud.
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Protecting yourself from fraud protection
Sep 26, 2014
U.S. Bank billed customers for identity theft services they never received.
Health care data is becoming big target for hackers
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Molly Wood
Feb 6, 2014
Turns out a lot of our medical records aren't very secure, and might be even more valuable to hackers.
What will a thief do with my credit card number?
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Dec 19, 2013
Target has revealed that the credit card numbers for more than 40 million customers have been stolen from its retail network.