ID Theft of Children on Rise
by Beth May
It’s believed 11%of kids, under the age of 18, have already had their social security numbers stolen. They’re 35 times more likely to be targeted than adults – and that number is rising.
Did Anonymous Do More Than Hack Accounts?
by Beth May
Anonymous is being accused of using stolen credit card data for shopping sprees during its December 2011 hack into Stratfors. It’s also believed it released the information to WikiLeaks.
DOJ, FBI Report Credit Card Theft Up in Double Digits
by Evita Page
Some are saying these new technological advances in contemporary credit cards are falling woefully short. A new report from the Department of Justice seems to confirm.
24 Million Credit Card Users Info Hacked… Again
by Jon Dell
This weekend, more than 20 million Zappos customers learned their information had been hacked. The company is now struggling to contain the damage.
Credit Card Companies and Consumer Protection
by Evita Page
How committed is your credit card company? A new report released this week might serve as an eye-opener for Identity Theft Protection services.
Are Portable Credit Card Readers Safe?
by Jon Dell
Wondering how safe mobile credit card readers are? You might be surprised at just safe they really are.
Killing the Magnetic Strip
by Beth May
European banks have long since adopted a much safer credit card technology and now, they’re demanding U.S. banks do the same.
Life Lock vs. Other ID Protection Services
by Jon Dell
LifeLock is a popular online company that specializes in preventing identity fraud. With there being a number of companies in the market offering similar services, we take a closer look at what makes LifeLock different from other competitors in the market.
