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Identity Theft

-- 38 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
Presentation Transcript: Phishing and the Underground Economy
sponsored by MarkMonitor
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This document describes the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 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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New Age Thieves - Five Ways to Stop Social Engineering Attacks-20081112 1900
sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity
WEBCAST: Join host Kevin Prince, Chief Security Architect at Perimeter eSecurity, as he covers the top 5 ways you can prevent these attacks, saving your organization and customers from the aggravation of data and identity theft.
Posted: 16 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Hacking Web Applications Using Cookie Poisoning
sponsored by Logicalis
WHITE PAPER: This paper recommends an approach to session management which separates the security from the functionality-- the latter is carried out by application engines, while the former should be provided by a dedicated application security product.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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E-Guide: FACTA's Red Flags of Identity Theft
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
EGUIDE: Businesses that maintain personal financial information on customers--from banks to auto dealers--must have systems in place to identify warning signs of fraudulent activity and intervene to stop possible cases of identity theft.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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PODCAST: Phishing and the Underground Economy
sponsored by MarkMonitor
PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 10 Dec 2008
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Protecting Customers by Defeating Phishing and Online Fraud
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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FACTA's red flags of identity theft
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn about the FACTA Red Flags rule and get tips for spotting fraudulent activity.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 05 Dec 2008
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Institutional Identity Theft: How the Identity Theft of Your Customers Leads to the Erosion of Your Company's Profits and Good Name
sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper for a look at the real losses sustained by organizations whose customers experience identity theft and best policies, procedures, and solutions to reduce your organizations risk.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 04 Dec 2008
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Fraud Detection: The First Line of Defense in the Battle against Fraud
sponsored by VeriSign (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
WHITE PAPER: An effective fraud detection system makes consumers feel safe and welcome by learning their behavior, protecting their account information, and responding appropriately to risk with knowledge of internal changes as well as global fraud patterns.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Preventing Fraudulent Activity for Online Brokerages and Trading Firms
sponsored by VeriSign (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
WHITE PAPER: The VIP FDS Stock Trading Module is the only solution that enables online brokerages and trading firms to analyze stock trades in real time and helps prevent Pump and Dump fraud without adversely affecting the user experience.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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VeriSign® Identity Protection Fraud Detection Service
sponsored by VeriSign (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how the VeriSign® Identity Protection (VIP) Fraud Detection Service helps organizations mitigate issues related to identity theft and insider threats.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Podcast: Hackernomics
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
PODCAST: Due to the steady rise in organized electronic crime and stolen identity information trade, companies need to think like hackers in order to protect themselves from these attacks.
Posted: 03 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 03 Dec 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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Hackernomics
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
VIDEO: Due to the steady rise in organized electronic crime and stolen identity information trade, companies need to think like hackers in order to protect themselves from these attacks.
Posted: 03 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 03 Dec 2008
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The Hidden Opportunity in Complying with the FACTA Red Flags Rule
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to understand how companies can comply with the Red Flags rule, a regulation aimed at combating the problem of identity theft, while setting a visibly higher standard for a secure and safe Internet experience for their customers.
Posted: 01 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 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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Hackers Announce Open Season on Web 2.0 Users and Browsers
sponsored by Purewire
WHITE PAPER: This paper details how the emergence of Web 2.0 has created a fertile threat environment for malware writers and distributors to spread their wares and offers a solution.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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E-Guide: Test your Compliance know-how
sponsored by SearchCompliance.com
WHITE PAPER: What is your compliance know-how? Take this quiz and find out.
Posted: 06 Nov 2008 | Published: 06 Nov 2008
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Assuring User Identities
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Learn how leading solution providers are providing flexibility in authentication methods, form factors, delivery platforms, and related technologies to improve identity assurance efforts.
Posted: 20 Oct 2008 | Published: 18 Oct 2008
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Making the FACTA Red Flags Rules Operational
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how technology can be leveraged to automate identity theft detection, prevention, and mitigation as part of your FACTA Red Flags compliance program.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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Frost & Sullivan: Understanding the FACTA Red Flags Rule and Recommendations for Compliance
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: This paper by Frost & Sullivan provides an overview of the FACTA Red Flag rule and delineates guidelines for compliance.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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A Monthly Report from the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center Phishing Repository
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Each month the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC) issues its Phishing Intelligence Report. We invite you to review the reports for your own benefit, and you are welcome to reuse the information and distribute it.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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Are You Ready for FACTA?
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
VIDEOCAST: Watch this short video to understand some key points that you should be considering as the FACTA deadline draws near.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Premiered: 16 Oct 2008
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AntiPhishing Solutions: Prevent, Detect and Shut down Phish Attacks -- Fast
sponsored by MarkMonitor
DATA SHEET: AntiPhishing Solutions is an integral part of the MarkMonitor Brand Protection Platform. Learn how to combat sophisticated attacks such and discover a three-pronged approach to protection.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Who Is Fighting Phishing: An Overview of the Phishing Lifecycle and the Entities Involved
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses the lifecycle of a phishing attack and how different entities--including third-party take down services and law enforcement--are involved in the process of disabling phishing sites.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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E-Guide: PCI DSS Compliance Overview and Best Practices
sponsored by SearchCompliance.com
WHITE PAPER: This SearchCIO.com and SearchSecurity.com E-guide offers an explanation of the requirements of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and best practices for ensuring compliance with it.
Posted: 08 Oct 2008 | Published: 08 Oct 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 … 
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