A new report indicates that companies haven't made much progress this year in reducing the amount of unencrypted account information on their computer networks.In its latest study of how merchants and other businesses handle unencrypted primary account numbers, the data security firm SecurityMetrics found that more than 70 percent of companies ...
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Victims of identity theft can attest to the crime being one that can be perpetrated anywhere, at any time and against anyone, underscoring the importance for individuals to keep a watch on bank and credit card statements.In fact, two men recently proved the crime can be committed from a prison cell. Angus Brown and Arman Sharopetrosian, two alleged...
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The purpose of identity verification and background checks for employment is to ensure safety and determine eligibility for employment, housing or credit. Options for confirming identifications vary from official credit checks and consultation of legal records to software and websites. Some internet ID verification companies may offer misleading in...
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As the internet expands in terms of the number of users and services available, security experts are growing increasingly worried over the safety of consumers' personal information and the odds of identity theft.However, a recent study from Travelers Insurance reveals that Americans are still the most at risk of being victims of identity theft ...
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An Illinois-based payday loan company is in hot water and facing up to $101,500 in fines for improperly disposing of sensitive consumer information.
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