SecureBlitz

APRIL 12, 2024

Want to prevent identity theft? In this interview, we sat down with Michael Bruemmer, Vice President of Experian Data Breach Resolution Group and Consumer Protection, to learn more about cyber threats and how primary internet users can protect themselves.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s a heartwarming tale of multiple mass data compromises, which affected yours truly. We’ll also discuss how major data breaches occur, and what you can do to protect yourself in the Age of the Large Data Breach. How Website Security Breaches Occur. Last week was special.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. Mister Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today concerning the security of credit data. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

MSF had Jim fill out an affidavit claiming the loan was the result of identity theft, which necessitated filing a report with the local police and a number of other steps. Then in mid-January, Jim heard from MSF via snail mail that they’d discovered a data breach.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

The History of Data Privacy Laws in Maryland Maryland’s PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act) was enacted in May 2022 to ensure that Maryland consumers are reasonably protected as identity theft establishes itself as a growing threat.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”. “You also have to consider whether those cameras were positioned in such a way that they might have captured information on a medical chart, or even badge information from a hospital employee.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

In its new warning, the IRS repeats its call for tax professionals to increase the security of sensitive client tax and financial files, and outlines steps impacted individuals and enterprises may follow in the wake of a breach, including those outlined in Tax Topic Number 161-Returning an Erroneous Refund and the Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft.

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