by Carrie Kerskie | Oct 18, 2022 | Privacy
What exactly is Identity Theft? The name says it all—while identity theft itself is a relatively broad term, it’s used to denote the act of stealing an individual’s personal information without their consent or acknowledgement, typically resulting in unlawful...
by Carrie Kerskie | Feb 10, 2014 | Identity Theft, Privacy Tips & Tricks
TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT Use a credit card, not a debit card. You have less liability and the money is not taken directly out of your bank account. Have two credit cards, one with a lower limit for monthly purchases and one with a higher...
by Carrie Kerskie | Sep 26, 2013 | Cyber Threats, Identity Theft
So just how easy is it to get your social security number, your credit card numbers or other sensitive information? Too easy, just ask Brian Krebs. The data security researcher that has recently exposed a HUGE identity theft ring where a botnet was used to tap into...