Breaches Are a Problem, Even When Your Credit Card Number Isn’t Stolen
Anyone who has ordered food through Panera Bread’s website could have had their personal details stolen by cybercriminals, according to security expert Brian Krebs. Information obtained may include...
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Why Companies Are Revamping Privacy Policies
Companies are bombarding consumers with emails informing them of changes in their firm’s privacy policies. What is the reason for this change? The new policies are an attempt by companies to comply...
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High Income Households at Greater Risk of Financial Fraud
According to a new survey from Capital One, people who earn more than $200,000 annually had almost double the amount of financial fraud instances as those earning less than $50,000 a year. The 2018...
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Internet Association Supports Modernizing Data Privacy Rules
The Internet Association, a group representing over 40 major Internet and technology firms, announced their support for the modernization of online data privacy rules. Representing such companies as...
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Equifax to Pay up to $700 Million Settlement for Data Breach
Equifax has agreed to a settlement regarding the company’s 2017 data breach. Equifax will pay a minimum of $575 million and up to $700 million in a global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission...
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Are You Doing Enough to Avoid Identity Theft?
There are over 15 million identity theft victims in the United States annually, and that number has progressively increased over the last few years. A new study from McAfee shows 61% of Americans are...
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Identity Fraud Rates Reach All-Time High
Last year marked a large shift in the world of data breaches. For the first time, Social Security Numbers were compromised more than credit card numbers. A staggering 16.7 million consumers were...
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Is It Safe To Apply For A Credit Card Online?
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to apply for a credit card? There are several ways you can do so, including applying online, over the phone, at a bank branch, and even by mailing a written...
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Are Data Breaches Truly Dangerous?
Data breaches seem to happen every week in America, to the point that most of us have become desensitized to the news. The routine is always the same: notification, apology and then recommendations for...
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13 Proven Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft can have a long-term impact on your credit and finances, especially if it is not detected early on. Some identity fraud risks are unavoidable, but there are ways to protect your personal...
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