Latest about Identity Theft
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.
Weak passwords leave British open to cybercrime
News Our tendency to use easy to remember passwords is making the job easy for identity thieves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
