Identify Theft Accounts for 75 Percent of the Top Breaches in 2015
A recent report from Gemalto detailed the top breaches from the first half of 2015 and showed that identity theft is a prevailing trend in cybercrime.
Why Tax Refund Fraud Losses Are Growing Rapidly
Tax refund fraud is catching the attention of cybercriminals, who are committing identity theft to claim a piece of this billion-dollar industry.
Study: Banking ID Theft Losses Decline Despite New Data Breaches
According to a recent study, even though banking ID theft is on the rise, the number of banking customers victimized and the total cost are down.
The Growing Problem of Medical Identity Theft
Though medical identity theft has become a major issue in recent years, many people are not aware of how catastrophic a breach could be for them.
The Looming Crisis of Child Identity Theft
Child identity theft is the darker side of synthetic identity fraud and can have a detrimental effect on a child's future if it goes undetected.
Synthetic Identity Theft: Three Ways Synthetic Identities Are Created
Synthetic identity theft fraudsters apply for credit directly with a lender, use the authorized user provision of a credit card account and furnish data.
SpyEye Trojan Targets Airline Travel Websites
IBM has uncovered a new SpyEye configuration. The Trojan targets users of two leading European airline travel websites.