Identity theft is often framed as a cybersecurity issue, but at its core, it’s a data problem. That’s because identity thieves rely almost entirely on personal information—whether to steal your ...

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

Did you know that identity theft affects over 9 million Americans every year? It’s no longer just about stolen credit cards or hacked bank accounts. Cybercriminals have evolved, and your social media ...

Victims of identity theft of any age should contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at 800-282-0515 or www.OhioProtects.org for assistance. The video could not be loaded, either because the server ...

In 2014, nearly 9 million patient health records were breached in 164 reported incidents. By March 2015, that number had increased tenfold. In fact, it is estimated that one in three health records ...

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Financial identity theft is bad enough. But lesser-known medical identity theft could be even worse. This eye-opening report from the World Privacy Forum says it ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and concern over AI-fueled fraud has skyrocketed to 90%. Each December, Debt.com surveys ...