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No child left untagged?
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintyA study by The Learning Curve found that while 71 percent of parents believe technology has improved children’s education, 79 percent were concerned about the privacy...
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Gamblers get fired up about data losses
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintyFireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., confirmed that customers’ credit and debit information might have been stolen from Sept. 7, 2014, to April 25. Compromised...
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They have a right to sing the blues
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintyAnthem’s massive data breach earlier this year is generating cases of identity theft, according to allegations in a growing number of lawsuits. Twenty-six people have...
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Dashing down the road
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintySens. Edward Markey, D-Mass., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation that would direct...
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ITRC Monthly Twitter Chat: Back to School Security Tips for Parents and Students
Throughout the year, the Identity Theft Resource Center hosts informative Twitter chats on ways the public can protect itself from fraud and scams. Be sure to join us our August Twitter chat on...
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Infographic: U.S. Targets Cyber Attackers with Sanctions Program
Culprits behind cyber attacks that threaten U.S. foreign policy, national security or economic stability will face sanctions under a new program recently introduced by President Obama.Such activities...
View ArticleHow SMBs Can Fight Threats with Managed Security Services
By Robert LemosProtecting sensitive data and systems is a tough job for large companies, even for those firms with a dedicated information security manager or team of skilled professionals.For the...
View ArticleFind Out What Pieces of Your Identity May Have Been Exposed to Hackers
It's easy to become immune to the frequent headlines about data breaches that compromise consumers' personal data.That's why we give props to The New York Times reporters Josh Keller, K.K. Rebecca Lai,...
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Fraud Resolution with a Personal Touch
Becoming a victim of identity theft is akin to entering your residence and discovering a burglar has ransacked your home.Anger and fear are typical reactions. ThirdCertainty recently sat down with...
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For richer, for poorer?
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintyVictims of identity theft might need to look close to home for the culprit. A thief stole a health care worker’s Social Security number and opened several new cards in...
View ArticleYou Know You're Talking to a Scammer When ...
It happens all the time—you check your email inbox or your phone rings, and on the other end, someone is trying to steal your money. Maybe you ignore it. Perhaps you hang up or delete the message. Then...
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Tips to Protect Privacy on Instagram
Instagram is a convenient and fun site for sharing your videos and photos with friends, family and colleagues. But the service, which by default allows anyone to view your profile, can leave you open...
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Infographic: How to Get an A in Classroom Privacy
The back-to-school rush is on, with parents vying for the best options for school clothes, supplies and teacher assignments.Don't let your child's identity get lost in the shuffle. Educational software...
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An ocean of defense
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintyAn arm of the Navy that typically deals with high-dollar contracts is taking the lead in the search for a contractor to provide protection services to victims of the...
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Paying for services not rendered
By Byron Acohido, ThirdCertaintyHealth care identity-theft victims can be required to cover costs for services they didn’t get, as some providers push the consumer to pay. A Ponemon Institute survey...
View ArticleKeep Seniors Safe from Internet Scams
August is typically the month for back-to-school preparations. With many schools starting in mere weeks, families are busy shopping for supplies and enjoying the final days of summer vacation. Some are...
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I’m just here to help … myself
Scammers are posing as someone from a credit card fraud department to get consumers to reveal the security code on the back of their cards. Callers claiming to be fraud specialists will claim there is...
View ArticleCyber Insurance 101: What Your Business Needs to Know
Cyber liability exposures are becoming a fact of life for organizations of all sizes and industries.Consider major data breaches recent years: Target, Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, Sony Pictures, JP...
View ArticleCyber Insurance Gains New Converts
Companies in the financial services, healthcare and retail industries were first to recognize the need for cyber liability insurance coverage because their valuable data is prized by hackers.While they...
View Article6 Tips for Businesses Shopping for Cyber Coverage
The grim warnings from cyber security and risk management experts are clear: The potential financial losses from cyber attacks should be taken as seriously as the carnage wreaked by fires, floods,...
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