Identity Theft
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London cabs are ID theft havens
News BCS launches black cab campaign to alert Londoners to the issue of data loss
By Tara Sloane Published
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TJX hacker pleads guilty to massive identity theft
News Albert Gonzalez is accused of stealing 40 million credit and debit card numbers.
By Tara Sloane Published
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ID-stealing malware up 600 per cent
News It’s not just the number that is a problem, but also the different techniques criminals are using, according to researchers.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Radisson hotel guests warned over US credit card hack
News Another day, another identity theft - this time for a major hotel chain.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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British retailers can learn lessons from US identity hack
News A senior US security executive has said retailers should not simply ‘plug holes’ from previous incidents, but instead get ahead of the problem.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Weak passwords leave British open to cybercrime
News Our tendency to use easy to remember passwords is making the job easy for identity thieves.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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The largest credit card data breach ever?
News Malicious software in the network of US payment processor Heartland leads to data on 100 million transactions being compromised.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Is smashing your hard drive really necessary?
News Experts have advised that there are better ways for businesses and consumers to clear data from storage devices.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Study recovers over 10,000 stolen bank details
News A seven-month study on malware and criminal keylogging malware allows researchers to get hold of data worth millions.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Facebook profiles sell for less than a pound
News Trend Micro updates on the latest prices for compromised data, as cybercriminals look to do some decent Christmas business.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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IT industry celebrates at the BCS Awards
News Public and private sector IT professionals came together for the industry’s flagship awards ceremony, with the healthcare sector leading the list of winners.
By IT Pro Published
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How to be a successful online fraudster
In-depth Ever wanted to know how easy it is to be an identity thief and earn a fortune? IT PRO reveals all…
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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