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Identity Theft
ALSO CALLED: Security Breach, Data Theft, Data Breaches, Data Breach, and Data Security Breaches DEFINITION: Identity theft is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personal information, such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, in order to impersonate someone else. The information can be used to obtain credit, merchandise, and services in the name of the victim, or to provide the thief with false credentials. In addition to running up debt, an imposter might provide false identification … Definition continues below.
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Confidence in Commerce: Enabling e-banking and online services with two-factor authentication sponsored by SafeNet, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Many financial organizations are looking to implement proactive security measures to combat identity theft. Strong authentication – a security method which employs the use of more than one factor to identify users accessing private networks and applications – is among today’s leading choices. Posted: 02 Nov 2009 \| Published: 02 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Online Banking Services \| Online Bill Paying Services \| Online Financial Services

Data Breaches in the US sponsored by Quantum Corporation ASSESSMENT TOOL: Learn the specifics of how, what and when data breaches occur in the United States by viewing this sales tool. Discover how much data was compromised by lost backup tapes, computer theft and lockbox theft from various organizations like health insurance companies, banks and federal departments. Posted: 08 Oct 2009 \| Published: 08 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Backups \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Identity Theft \| Intellectual Property \| Tape Backups

Pocket E-Guide: Data Breach Dangers -- Learn to How to Protect Data and Lower Security Spending sponsored by IBM EGUIDE: Information security is important, but justifying increased security spending isn't. Even though important factors such as stock performance and customer loyalty are directly affected by security breaches. This E-Guide outlines three specific actions for your company to take in order to protect and promote brand trust by preventing data breaches. Posted: 08 Oct 2009 \| Published: 08 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Adware \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Privacy \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Data Transmission Standards \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Theft \| Malware \| Security Spending \| Spyware

E-Book - Online Fraud: Mitigation and Detection to Reduce the Threat of Online Crime sponsored by SearchSecurity.com EBOOK: As our economy struggles to regain its footing, online fraud is more prevalent than ever. In this E-Book, experts reveal a model for common fraud and present tips on easing fraud pains. Also, find out how financial fraud affects consumer bank behavior. Read on to learn more. Posted: 01 Oct 2009 \| Published: 01 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Computer Crimes \| Cybersecurity \| eCommerce \| Identity Theft \| Information Security \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Protecting System i Data from FTP, ODBC and Remote Command sponsored by PowerTech WEBCAST: When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this webcast, learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Data Security \| Database Security \| File Transfer Protocols \| FTP \| Identity Theft \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| ODBC \| System i \| Systems Management

Podcast- Protecting System i Data from FTP, ODBC and Remote Command sponsored by PowerTech PODCAST: When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this podcast learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Premiered: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Security \| Database Server Software \| File Transfer Protocols \| FTP \| Identity Theft \| IT Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| ODBC \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Server Management \| System i

Online Security: A Human Perspective sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper summarizes the salient findings from a research into online consumer behavior and outlines the proper mechanisms for introducing security measures to streamline security and improve end-user experience by taking into account consumers’ attitudes and understanding of online security. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Security in the Call Center: Verifying Customer Identities without the Inconvenience sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: Is securing the Call Center possible without impacting the customer experience? This paper discusses the advantages and benefits of using knowledge-based authentication (KBA) to bolster Call Center security over other solutions. Posted: 25 Sep 2009 \| Published: 25 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Call Center Management \| Call Centers \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Privacy \| Endpoint Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Personal Information Management Software

Panda Managed Office Protection sponsored by Panda Security DATA SHEET: Panda Managed Office Protection is a security solution for PCs and servers based on the concept of Software as a Service (SaaS). Software as a Service lets companies focus on their core business, freeing them from the management tasks and operating costs associated with traditional security solutions. Posted: 18 Sep 2009 \| Published: 18 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service

Massachusetts Data Protection Law: 201 CMR 17.00: Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: To help mitigate the negative impacts of ID theft, Massachusetts passed a new law that requires any organization that "owns, licenses, stores, or maintains personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth" to follow a comprehensive set of information security requirements. Compliance is mandatory by January 2010. Posted: 13 Aug 2009 \| Published: 13 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Data Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance

The business impact of data security regulations: Featuring Massachusetts sponsored by Sophos Inc. WHITE PAPER: This article discusses some aspects of a new regulation -- 201 CMR 17:00 -- and offers suggestions on how data security best practices can help with compliance. Companies should discuss the regulation in detail with their legal consul to examine how it affects their unique circumstances and the best course of action to be taken. Posted: 11 Aug 2009 \| Published: 11 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Customer Privacy \| Cybersecurity \| Identity Theft \| Laws \| Legal Environment \| Regulations \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security

Credit Issuers: Stop Application Fraud At The Source With Device Reputation sponsored by iovation, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about new and innovative techniques and solutions can be used to combat fraud, and how you can realize a true return on investment by reducing losses from fraud exposure and increasing operational efficiency within your fraud prevention process. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 09 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Financial Applications Software \| Financial Services Industry \| Fingerprinting \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft

Entraction Uses Device Reputation to Carry Out "Zero Tolerance" for Fraud sponsored by iovation, Inc. CASE STUDY: Entraction has no reservations about the effectiveness and efficiencies that are possible using device fingerprinting paired with device reputation; this is real data pulled from the user's computer, coupled with fact-based evidence of fraud from that computer's past. Read this case study to learn about how Entraction is fighting fraud. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 09 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Fingerprinting \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Theft \| Internet Security \| Online Gambling \| Online Gaming

Top 10 Security Trends sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: Read this solution brief to discover the top ten security trends for 2009 and how they may affect your enterprise. Posted: 14 May 2009 \| Published: 14 May 2009 TOPICS: Identity Theft \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

PCI DSS Compliance in the UNIX/Linux Datacenter Environment sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover a solution that enables IT organizations to create a secure access control infrastructure through granular authorization and "delegation" of the UNIX/Linux root or super user password to users based on their role and duties in the organization. Posted: 17 Feb 2009 \| Published: 17 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Customer Data Management \| Customer Privacy \| Data Centers \| Financial Services Industry \| Identity Theft \| Linux \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| UNIX

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IDENTITY THEFT DEFINITION (continued): … to police, creating a criminal record or leaving outstanding arrest warrants for the person whose identity has been stolen. Identity theft is categorized in two ways: true name and account takeover. True name identity theft means that the thief uses personal information to open new accounts. The thief might open a new credit card account, establish cellular phone service, or open a new checking account in order to obtain blank checks. Account takeover identity theft means the imposter uses personal information to gain access to the person's existing accounts. Typically, the thief will change the …
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