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Sony boss Stringer apologises for PlayStation data breach

...the PlayStation Network breach, as the company released specific details regarding the identity-theft monitoring promised to its customers whose personal information was exposed in... Read more

6 May, 2011 by Erica Ogg
Malvertisements: Who should kill them off?

Malvertisements: Who should kill them off?

...infected — and of course the victim suffers the pain of information or identity theft and financial loss. It is certainly true to say that if... Read more

7 May, 2011 by Rik Ferguson

US internet ID scheme to get pilot projects by 2012

...Locke, who cited the rising tide of security threats including malware and identity theft that have grown increasingly prevalent over the last few years. "Passwords... Read more

18 April, 2011 by Declan McCullagh
Protect Yourself From <endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term> In The Digital Age 1.0

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft In The Digital Age 1.0

If you're set on not falling victim identity theft...Then this may be the most important letter you'll ever... Read more

4 March, 2011
Protecting Yourself From <endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term>! 1.0

Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft! 1.0

...When almost one in every four households in America become victims of identity theft, it is a serious issue. Often, we don't take it... Read more

3 February, 2011
How to Protect Your Cell Phone or PDA From <endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term>

How to Protect Your Cell Phone or PDA From Identity Theft

...advice on: how do one protect their cell phone or PDA from identity theft? Make sure that their PDA or their cellular phone is password... Read more

1 January, 2011
Protect Yourself From <endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term> 1.0

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft 1.0

...Right Now Before Its Too Late! Anyone can become a victim of identity theft. For example, do you: If you do any of these things... Read more

18 September, 2010
<endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term> - Dangers and How to Protect Yourself 1.0

Identity Theft - Dangers and How to Protect Yourself 1.0

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Becoming Victims of Identity Theft! As our lives become more dependant on conveniences like credit cards... Read more

18 September, 2010
<endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term> Protection 1.5

Identity Theft Protection 1.5

Who Else Wants To Know All The Different Types Of Identity Theft, Be Aware Of What Actions To Take If You Do Fall... Read more

18 September, 2010
<endeca_term>Identity Theft</endeca_term>: Computers and Laptops

Identity Theft: Computers and Laptops

In this Webcast, the presenter gives expert video advice on: is it safe to sell an old laptop or computer? How can one... Read more

1 January, 2011

AT&T iPad hacker vows to fight charges

...the end". Andrew Auernheimer has vowed to fight charges of hacking and identity theft. Photo credit: Anonymous Andrew "Escher" Auernheimer, 26, was indicted several months... Read more

13 September, 2011 by Elinor Mills

US security agency hunts international cybercrime ring

...A Vietnam-based international cybercrime ring believed to be involved in identity theft, wire fraud and money laundering is the target of a US... Read more

5 January, 2011 by Liau Yun Qing
PhishGILLNET - Phishing Detection Using Probabilistic Latent Semantic Analysis

PhishGILLNET - Phishing Detection Using Probabilistic Latent Semantic Analysis

Identity theft is one of the most profitable crimes committed by felons. In... Read more

26 March, 2012
Secure your website to protect customers and reputation

Secure your website to protect customers and reputation

The list of online security woes -- online fraud and identity theft worry your customers while intrusion, spoofing, denial of service (DoS), spyware... Read more

4 August, 2011
Decoy Document Deployment for Effective Masquerade Attack Detection

Decoy Document Deployment for Effective Masquerade Attack Detection

Masquerade attacks pose a grave security problem that is a consequence of identity theft. Detecting masqueraders is very hard. Prior work has focused on pro... Read more

21 January, 2011

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