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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Schneier on Security

Once that happens, the market will step in and provide companies with the technologies they can use to secure your data. This essay previously appeared in the Rochester Review , as part of an alumni forum that asked: "How do you best protect yourself from identity theft?".

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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

technology companies between 2021 and 2023, including LastPass , MailChimp , Okta , T-Mobile and Twilio. Evans, Elbadawy, Osiebo and Urban were all charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy, and one count of aggravated identity theft.

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FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week

Identity IQ

FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness and educating consumers about the growing risk of identity theft. So what is identity theft and, how can you protect yourself?

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Alleged ‘Scattered Spider’ Member Extradited to U.S.

Krebs on Security

A 23-year-old Scottish man thought to be a member of the prolific Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited last week from Spain to the United States, where he is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and identity theft. Buchanan’s court-appointed attorney did not respond to a request for comment.

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Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It?

Identity IQ

Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It? IdentityIQ Your identity is your most valuable asset – and thieves want it. As identity theft cases rise, the question on many minds is, “Is identity theft protection worth the investment?” What Do Identity Theft Protection Companies Do?

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How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft?

Identity IQ

How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft? Identity theft continues to be a growing crime in America. According to Javelin Strategy, nearly 15 million Americans had their identities stolen in 2021. However, with technological advancements, preventing identity theft has become possible.

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Mitek launches MiVIP platform to fight identity theft

CSO Magazine

A new easy-to-deploy identity platform was announced this week to help address growing concerns about identity theft. The Mitek Verified Identity Platform (MiVIP) melds the company's mobile technologies with those of its recent acquisitions to give its customers flexible control over their consumers' experiences.