Identity Theft stories - Page 12
Security breaches of great concern to consumers
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud security
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physical security
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cybersecurity
New survey from F-Secure reveals that 71% of people fear becoming a victim of cyber crime, while 73% worry about the safety of their children.
Out with credit cards & in with identity data: Cybercriminals take fraud to new levels
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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physical security
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identity theft
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online fraud
Cybercriminals are ditching the 'quick buck' methods of stealing credit cards and are instead going after identity data.
How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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biometrics
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mfa
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physical security
According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged stolen or weak passwords.
Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.
Kiwis' security worries reach all-time high: What's fuelling the fear?
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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smart cities
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biometrics
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physical security
New Zealanders are more worried about security than they have been in the last ten years, with identity theft and bank card fraud at the top.
The cybersecurity scourge of credentials theft
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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physical security
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ai security
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ai
Cybercriminals want your credentials and your employees' credentials. When those hackers succeed in stealing that information, it can be a nightmare.
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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physical security
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wireless networks
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byod
Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.
Unmanaged wearables pose threat to the enterprise
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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wearables
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physical security
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centrify
Wearable device owners in the enterprise are neglecting login credentials, posing a growing IT security concern, warns Centrify RSA Survey.
How to protect your business from identity fraud
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Experts warn businesses over identity fraud: Safeguard with robust verification methods and tech to thwart sophisticated cyber threats.
Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Valentine's Day apps could lead to privacy invasions and identity theft, warns Bitdefender. Be wary of permissions before you download.