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2022-02-07 22:33
The FICO credit score is one of the well known credit scoring models in the United States which is used to assess a borrower credit worthiness and credit risk Read More
2020-07-27 14:25
During times of crisis when governments help businesses and people, identity theft and fraud rise as criminals commit government assistance program fraud Read More
2020-06-22 15:18
Regarding identity theft, you should be as concerned about the security of your paper mails in your mailbox as you are about the security of your voicemails Read More
2020-06-20 21:01
You can activate account alert to monitor account activities almost real time and quickly detect potential account fraud Read More
2019-11-21 23:18
Some corporate executives abuse power and ignore security controls for many reasons. The rational for such abuse and consequences are briefly discussed Read More
2019-06-09 20:42
Homeowners may be far more vulnerable than renters to identity theft and fraud for a wide range of reasons. Read about homeowner Identity theft and fraud Read More
2019-05-02 16:40
As our children use the Internet to socialize, they also place themselves at risk. This story illustrates the Internet dangers and discusses online child safety Read More
2019-04-30 18:33
The annual credit report from all three credit reporting agencies can now be obtained for free. Learn how and where you can get yours to detect identity theft Read More
2019-04-30 18:23
Adopting a “zero trust” model is one of the future trends in digital identity management in which insiders and outsiders are treated as equal levels of risk Read More
2019-01-12 19:05
By creating one central identity to access all network applications, companies simplify workflows and remove barriers to productivity. However, a unique set of security challenges must be me… Read More
2019-01-12 19:05
Privilege or access creep is a system security risk which occurs when employees accumulate more access rights than are required to perform their job tasks Read More
2019-01-03 14:35
Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies are designed to protect systems from malicious activities, but new technologies are allowing hackers to launch more sophisticated attacks Read More
2019-01-03 14:35
Imagine arriving at work one morning to discover all of your employees have received an important video announcement from you and are scrambling to comply with the instructions it contains… Read More
2019-01-03 14:35
Taking on new suppliers as you grow your business is associated with a unique set of challenges and risks. Partnerships increase the number of people with access to your systems, and managin… Read More
2018-12-14 05:25
As more businesses invest in the tools offered by popular cloud platforms, it will be increasingly necessary for businesses and their IT departments to work together on the development of ap… Read More
2018-12-13 19:57
Malware is still the most popular form of cyberattack and can be used to steal credentials for use in more sophisticated or extensive breaches Read More
2018-12-13 19:57
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) may necessitate changes in identity and access management (IAM) policies to ensure your company is meeting the requirements related to financial records integrity and re… Read More
2018-11-30 18:35
Incidents of call center fraud are on the rise according to various call center fraud reports. This is partly due to the migration of scammers from online channels, where breaches are… Read More
2018-11-30 18:32
Business owners must recognize the growing identity theft threat to their companies, employees and customers and take steps to mitigate the risks and ensure personal data stays out of the ha… Read More
2018-09-22 18:39
With the continued abuse of consumer laws, fraud alert benefits start to diminish and lose their desired purpose and effectiveness Read More
2018-09-22 18:03
Recent changes to the credit report laws allow consumers to place freeze their credit reports for FREE and extend the initial fraud alert from 90 days to 1 year Read More
2018-08-14 02:36
When organizations place their trust in third party service providers to serve them and their customers, they must have adequate vendor risk management practices Read More
2018-08-12 18:28
Using a store card has many benefits; however, other related options such as automatic card reload of funds may introduce many risks which may not be worth the benefits Read More
2018-07-07 18:20
There are serious consequences for revealing your personal information through social media sites. Recent studies have revealed that identity theft is a major problem affecting millions of p… Read More
2018-07-07 18:20
There are serious consequences for revealing your personal information through social media sites. Recent studies have revealed that identity theft is a major problem affecting millions of p… Read More
2018-06-05 20:57
Identity theft and related issues are caused by identity obesity which occurs when people over-share, over-collect, and mismanage personal information Read More
2018-06-05 20:57
Identity theft and related issues are caused by identity obesity which occurs when people over-share, over-collect, and mismanage personal information Read More
2018-05-25 16:43
We all get spam e-mails and it seems that we keep getting more every day. Learn why it's hard to fight spam and what your options are Read More
2018-05-25 16:43
We all get spam e-mails and it seems that we keep getting more every day. Learn why it's hard to fight spam and what your options are Read More
2018-05-25 16:25
We are flooded with fake e-mails, phone calls and mails phishing for our personal information to commit fraud. Learn to detect phishing scams and prevent identity theft Read More
2018-05-25 16:25
We are flooded with fake e-mails, phone calls and mails phishing for our personal information to commit fraud. Learn to detect phishing scams and prevent identity theft Read More
2018-04-18 12:21
Many people who file their taxes and expect a tax refund usually ask themselves “where is my tax refund?” while they impatiently wait for it. Learn how to check your refund statu… Read More
2018-03-14 12:47
With the massive growth of cyber business comes the equally massive complexity of securing business transactions which can be supported with blockchain identity management Read More
2018-03-14 12:47
With the massive growth of cyber business comes the equally massive complexity of securing business transactions which can be supported with blockchain identity management Read More
2018-02-11 17:13
To improve security, many modern businesses are beginning to implement biometric authentication to prevent identity theft Read More
2018-02-11 17:13
To improve security, many modern businesses are beginning to implement biometric authentication to prevent identity theft Read More
2018-02-09 14:59
Policies and procedures are major tools to reduce an organization's risks and as such must be carefully developed for high risk areas of any organization Read More
2018-02-09 14:59
Policies and procedures are major tools to reduce an organization's risks and as such must be carefully developed for high risk areas of any organization Read More
2018-01-18 14:08
It has been reported in a few places that ATM fraud is on the rise and that bank ATMs are the most affected or rather the main contributors of all cash dispenser fraud. This is true, yet mis… Read More
2018-01-18 14:08
It has been reported in a few places that ATM fraud is on the rise and that bank ATMs are the most affected or rather the main contributors of all cash dispenser fraud. This is true, yet mis… Read More
2018-01-02 02:31
Our top annual resolutions should be inclusive of critical goals to address risks in our lives including identity theft risks which require behavioral changes Read More
2018-01-02 02:31
Our top annual resolutions should be inclusive of critical goals to address risks in our lives including identity theft risks which require behavioral changes Read More
2017-12-18 03:47
Many people who file their taxes and expect a tax refund usually ask themselves “where is my tax refund?” while they impatiently wait for it. Learn how to check your refund statu… Read More
2017-11-30 13:39
As we continue to see more data security breach cases, their causes continue to remain almost the same such as un-encrypted devices Read More
2017-11-30 13:39
As we continue to see more data security breach cases, their causes continue to remain almost the same such as un-encrypted devices Read More
2017-11-13 01:32
The trusted cyberspace identity initiative known as the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) aims to improve online identification, authentication and privacy Read More
2017-11-13 01:32
The trusted cyberspace identity initiative known as the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) aims to improve online identification, authentication and privacy Read More
2017-10-30 01:24
How often car license plates are stolen? How serious is car license plate theft? Is this a crime and what are the penalties for license plate theft? This article answers these questions Read More
2017-10-30 01:24
How often car license plates are stolen? How serious is car license plate theft? Is this a crime and what are the penalties for license plate theft? This article answers these questions Read More
2017-10-21 22:39
We can't help but to ask ourselves "how secure are computer security products" when we learn about tampered computer security products that spy on people instead of protecting them Read More
2017-10-21 22:39
We can't help but to ask ourselves "how secure are computer security products" when we learn about tampered computer security products that spy on people instead of protecting them Read More
2017-10-14 21:43
According to past identity theft cases, 22% of students were notified that they were a victim of identity theft. Student identity theft is three times as likely as the average fraud victim Read More
2017-10-14 21:43
According to past identity theft cases, 22% of students were notified that they were a victim of identity theft. Student identity theft is three times as likely as the average fraud victim Read More
2017-10-13 00:59
When Yahoo changed the way its users access email, Yahoo mail security moved away from passwords yet left a security hole in the access management process Read More
2017-10-13 00:59
When Yahoo changed the way its users access email, Yahoo mail security moved away from passwords yet left a security hole in the access management process Read More
2017-10-12 13:20
It is reported that young identity theft victims account for the majority of all identity theft victims and there might be good reasons why Read More
2017-10-12 13:20
It is reported that young identity theft victims account for the majority of all identity theft victims and there might be good reasons why Read More
2017-10-11 03:37
National Institute of Standards and Technology or NIST security compliance is sometimes a requirement for earning government contracts. This article highlights the NIST 800 security areas Read More
2017-10-11 03:37
National Institute of Standards and Technology or NIST security compliance is sometimes a requirement for earning government contracts. This article highlights the NIST 800 security areas Read More
2017-10-09 14:14
The Red Flags Rule specifically calls out 26 identity theft red flags that companies should consider as part of their identity theft prevention and training programs Read More
2017-10-09 14:14
The Red Flags Rule specifically calls out 26 identity theft red flags that companies should consider as part of their identity theft prevention and training programs Read More
2017-10-07 23:03
Identity theft insurance is a policy on its own or integrated with some other insurance which allows an identity theft victim to recover some of the recovery costs Read More
2017-10-07 23:03
Identity theft insurance is a policy on its own or integrated with some other insurance which allows an identity theft victim to recover some of the recovery costs Read More
2017-09-14 13:05
The Equifax data breach is believed to be the largest of its kind affecting more than half of the US population which lasted from mid-May through July 2017 Read More
2017-09-14 13:05
The Equifax data breach is believed to be the largest of its kind affecting more than half of the US population which lasted from mid-May through July 2017 Read More
2017-08-27 20:19
This article describes the basic difference between internal and external certification as it relates to professional development in a simple and concise language Read More
2017-08-27 20:19
This article describes the basic difference between internal and external certification as it relates to professional development in a simple and concise language Read More
2017-08-17 14:44
Identity fraud inflicted on existing loan accounts can be reduced with proper account and loan consolidation Read More
2017-08-17 14:44
Identity fraud inflicted on existing loan accounts can be reduced with proper account and loan consolidation Read More
2017-08-10 03:37
Covered financial institutions and creditors must adhere to the Red Flag compliance rules and may be subject to regulatory audits and non-compliance penalties Read More
2017-08-10 03:37
Covered financial institutions and creditors must adhere to the Red Flag compliance rules and may be subject to regulatory audits and non-compliance penalties Read More
2017-08-07 00:33
Identity Management Institute manages the Certified Red Flag Specialist (CRFS) program to train, test and certify professionals responsible for supporting their identity theft prevention pro… Read More
2017-08-07 00:33
Identity Management Institute manages the Certified Red Flag Specialist (CRFS) program to train, test and certify professionals responsible for supporting their identity theft prevention pro… Read More
2017-07-16 19:38
Managing identity theft risks is a priority for may organizations because identity theft incidents can often have devastating consequences for companies and their customers Read More
2017-07-16 19:38
Managing identity theft risks is a priority for may organizations because identity theft incidents can often have devastating consequences for companies and their customers Read More
2017-07-08 11:35
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which offers the most comprehensive data protection reform to date in the European Union will soon become effective. Get ready! Read More
2017-06-21 03:57
The need to dispose of one's laptop properly is critical because of the sensitive information that could exist on the hard drive. This article offers some laptop disposal tips Read More
2017-06-21 03:57
The need to dispose of one's laptop properly is critical because of the sensitive information that could exist on the hard drive. This article offers some laptop disposal tips Read More
2017-06-16 03:09
Educating kids about information security and privacy is one of the best things that parents can do for their children before it's too late Read More
2017-06-16 03:09
Educating kids about information security and privacy is one of the best things that parents can do for their children before it's too late Read More
2017-06-06 00:26
Credit monitoring is a good practice for detecting identity theft and unauthorized credit accounts; however, it is not a total solution for identity theft Read More
2017-06-06 00:26
Credit monitoring is a good practice for detecting identity theft and unauthorized credit accounts; however, it is not a total solution for identity theft Read More
2017-05-20 16:41
If you are a regular online shopper, there are a few steps that you can take to protect yourself when shopping online from identity theft, prevent online fraud, and avoid paying higher price… Read More
2017-05-20 16:41
If you are a regular online shopper, there are a few steps that you can take to protect yourself when shopping online from identity theft, prevent online fraud, and avoid paying higher price… Read More
2017-05-11 23:44
Internet security is a subset of cyber security, and, cyber-security is a subset of information security which is just the security of any system or digital data excluding all other forms of… Read More
2017-05-11 17:21
The dangers of social media identity theft are increasing as more people continue to socialize online without understand the risks Read More
2017-05-11 17:21
The dangers of social media identity theft are increasing as more people continue to socialize online without understand the risks Read More
2017-05-06 18:46
Online threats are many as we will discuss in this article and exercising due diligence online is highly advised. Read this article for details Read More
2017-05-06 18:46
Online threats are many as we will discuss in this article and exercising due diligence online is highly advised. Read this article for details Read More
2017-04-29 21:39
There are many offshore outsourcing security risks that create real challenges for companies, especially in the areas of privacy management and regulatory compliance Read More
2017-04-29 21:39
There are many offshore outsourcing security risks that create real challenges for companies, especially in the areas of privacy management and regulatory compliance Read More
2017-04-20 04:31
As smartphones are small portable devices, it is important to be aware of cell phone security tips in order to prevent cell phone theft or loss Read More
2017-04-20 04:31
As smartphones are small portable devices, it is important to be aware of cell phone security tips in order to prevent cell phone theft or loss Read More
2017-04-01 18:45
The AAA identity and access management model is a framework which is embedded into the digital identity and access management world to manage access to assets and maintain system security Read More
2017-04-01 18:45
The AAA identity and access management model is a framework which is embedded into the digital identity and access management world to manage access to assets and maintain system security Read More
2017-03-23 02:29
Cyber criminals are increasingly presenting us with creative cybercrime cases and scenarios as our digital universe continues to be connected Read More
2017-03-23 02:29
Cyber criminals are increasingly presenting us with creative cybercrime cases and scenarios as our digital universe continues to be connected Read More
2017-03-20 23:21
The future of identity and access management will include technological innovation to address the security and interoperability of increasing connected devices Read More
2017-03-10 13:25
According to a few research studies, stolen employee access password is by far the leading cause of system hacking cases and data breach incidents Read More
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