It’s easy to become numb to stories about hackers and data breaches. But I got the wakeup call everybody dreads.

DESPITE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND MANY COMPANIES INCREASING THEIR BUDGETS, CYBERSECURITY BREACHES ARE STILL ON THE RISE.IN FACT, ...

Did you know that identity theft affects over 9 million Americans every year? It’s no longer just about stolen credit cards or hacked bank accounts. Cybercriminals have evolved, and your social media ...

Children are a target of identity theft for many reasons. At the top of the list is they don't typically have credit reports. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and ...

Did you know that identity theft happens every 22 seconds? This means that, by the time you finish reading this sentence, someone has likely had their identity stolen. At best, identity theft will ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For those affected by a data breach, there are several steps you can take to protect your private information. A hacker group stole private information from the city of Columbus last ...

Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation. Identity theft is an issue that hits close to home for me. Early ...

Your digital identity is the fingerprint you leave across the internet, a living map of who you are. Your digital identity is more than just your name or email; it stretches from your social media ...

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

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Identity theft can sound like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A mysterious hacker breaking into a bank account or a con artist slipping through airport security with nothing but a ...

Identity theft isn’t limited to criminals opening credit cards and running up debt in your name — your tax refund is also at risk. When it comes to filing your return, though the IRS works diligently ...