China data breach likely to fuel identity fraud, smishing attacks
Businesses in China should brace themselves for a potential spike in smishing attacks and identity theft, following reports that the personal data of 1…
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Digital identity is the new modern identity – Times of India
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines identity as “the distinguishing character or personality of an individual”. Digitalidentity has one primary purpose,…
Sniffing out your identity with breath biometrics
Breath odor-based individual authentication using an artificial olfactory sensor…
My Problem With Pronouns
A conservative friend suggests banning all adjectives—eliminate identifiers entirely. “Conservative,” for example. Adjectives signal our opinion of a person,…
5 top tips for avoiding identity theft
While all types of fraud pose serious challenges, identity fraud is one of the most potent and one that consumers need to take extra care to detect and…
What happens when someone steals your identity?
Identity theft is a sordid matter at the best of times. After all, we're talking about someone taking your place. It might be merely done as a gesture,…
5 steps to help you recover after identity theft
ID fraud occurs quickly and almost always without warning. It can take months to recover from normal circumstances, so knowing what is required to expedite…
What is ID fraud and why is identity theft a problem?
You're sitting comfortably watching TV at home when there is a knock at the door. You answer it to find a police officer with a warrant for your arrest for…
ID fraud vs identity theft vs credit card theft: what is the difference?
You've heard of ID fraud. You're pretty sure you know what identity theft is. And you know someone who has had their credit card stolen. But aren't they…
10 ways businesses can minimize the risk of identity theft
Identity theft (opens in new tab) has been a massive problem for a long time. However, fraudsters are getting more sophisticated and trying to stay one…