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Identity Theft

-- 17 Vendor Reports | 5 Products

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  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Identity Theft
How Gambling Sites Work Together to Combat Online Fraud
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast to learn how iovation helps online businesses proactively expose fraudsters and abusers in real-time using device reputation and evidence sharing solutions.
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Forrester Reports 321% ROI Through Device-Based Fraud Management
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast discussing Forrester Research findings, which show iovation's fraud management solutions aid in reducing fraud and operational costs while significantly driving ROI.
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How to Identify the Good from the Bad in Online Dating
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WEBCAST: Watch this informative webcast to learn how to manage fraud with device reputation, expose spammers in real-time, and how top online dating sites are combating fraud and abuse.
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How a Multi-Layered Defense Better Protects Your Online Gaming Site
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast to learn about the fraud challenges faced by the online gaming industry and what can be done about it.
Posted: 11 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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iovation Risk Module: Fighting Fraud with Device Based Risk Reporting
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WEBCAST: Watch this informative webinar that details the cutting edge solutions iovation, Inc. has to offer in order to prevent and detect fraud and abuse.
Posted: 10 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Unlock the Power of Device ID to Combat Online Fraud and Abuse
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Read this brief paper to learn how using device identification to establish device reputations and expose repeat offenders and fraud rings changes everything.
Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 30 Dec 2008
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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
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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
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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
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IBM DEMO: Rational® AppScan® Web Application Security e-Kit
sponsored by IBM
PRODUCT DEMO: IBM Rational® AppScan® can help you discover vulnerabilities in your Web applications and meet compliance requirements including PCI requirements. Download your complimentary e-Kit now. You'll receive white papers, demos, podcasts and additional information on the benefits of testing your Web applications.
Posted: 16 Mar 2009 | Published: 13 Mar 2009
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The Total Economic Impact of iovation ReputationManager
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of ReputationManager on their organizations. Forrester's aim is to clearly show all calculations and assumptions used in the analysis. Use this study to better understand and communicate a business case for investing in ReputationManager.
Posted: 20 Feb 2009 | Published: 19 Feb 2009
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Solving Online Credit Fraud Using Device Reputation
sponsored by iovation, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how iovation ReputationManager™ can help financial institutions address the need for effective fraud management when processing online credit applications and financial transactions.
Posted: 20 Feb 2009 | Published: 20 Feb 2009
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance in the UNIX/Linux Datacenter
sponsored by Symark International, Inc.
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: 16 Feb 2009
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How Controlling Access to Privileged Accounts Can Keep Insider Threat from Hurting Your Bottom Line
sponsored by Symark International, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Access control is needed. Read this paper to identify a line of identity and access solutions that address these problems inside the perimeter and ultimately, your enterprises bottom line and reputation.
Posted: 16 Feb 2009 | Published: 16 Feb 2009
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Oracle Database 11g: Transparent Solutions for Security and Compliance
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: With Oracle Database 11g powerful privileged, organizations can deploy reliable data security solutions that do not require any changes to existing applications, minimizing the costs associated with regulatory compliance.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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Disarm the Threat of Identity Theft: The Role of Identity Resolution in Fraud Detection, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance
sponsored by Informatica
WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses how your organization can use Informatica Identity Resolution in your arsenal in the fight against fraud, money laundering, and other criminal activities.
Posted: 30 Nov 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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PCI DSS Success: Archiving Compliance and Increasing Web Application Availability
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This paper elaborates on the changing nature of the PCI DDS landscape and its requirements. It also identifies applicable application network compliance solutions from Citrix Systems Inc..
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008
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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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