Social Security Numbers Put Personal Data at Risk
Social Security numbers act as unique identifiers and, if compromised by fraudsters, can put individuals' personal data at risk.
The CISO’s Guide to Minimizing Health Care Security Risks
CISOs must possess skills and expertise in multiple areas to combat health care security risks in this age of ransomware and connected medical devices.
Ransomware, Trojans and Fraud, Oh My! Tracking Recent Cybercrime Trends and Patterns
As banking and retail institutions adopt stronger security measures, cybercrime trends are shifting to maximize fraudsters' ROI.
Five Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media While Traveling
Posting vacation pictures or specific travel information online can expose social media users to identity theft, social engineering schemes and more.
Personal Information Hack Leaves Children at Risk of Identify Theft
Researchers discovered thousands of pediatric medical records for sale online. This personal information is particularly valuable to identity thieves.
Securing the Digital Economy With Federated Identity Management
Security professionals must leverage new, risk-based approaches to identity management to keep up with the rapidly expanding digital landscape.
Credential-Stuffing Schemes Rely on Recycled Login Information
Credential-stuffing schemes rely on the widespread, irresponsible practice of using the same login credentials to access multiples accounts.
Identity Theft and Social Media: How Are They Related?
Social media has created many new ways for people to interact. While this can be viewed as exciting, it also leaves users vulnerable to identity theft.
Children’s Health Care, Patient Records and Black Market Identity Theft
Children's hospitals often fall victim to black market identity theft because their primary goal is treating patients — data security is secondary.
Akamai Says Subtlety Is Out, Brute Force Is In for Identity Theft
New security research from Akamai found that brute-force attacks are making a comeback thanks to their low-risk, high-reward nature.