Latest Identity theft Stories

User-Friendly Site Offers Dynamic Content and Interactive Capabilities; Serves as an Educational Tool on Legal Service and Identity Theft Plans DALLAS, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LegalShield today launched a redesigned website, www.legalshield.com, that will give users easier access to information about the company's legal service and identity theft plans. The new site, with new intuitive navigation, updated graphics, dynamic content and new interactive capabilities, is designed...

LEADING IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION COMPANY AND ONE OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT MOVING COMPANIES IN THE U.S. COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE TIPS FOR CONSUMERS TO HELP PROTECT THEM FROM IDENTITY THEFT DURING THE BUSY MOVING SEASON CHANTILLY, Va., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the beginning of National Moving Month, a time when many families start planning for a move to a new home, especially as the school year comes to a close. With more than 12 million consumers falling victim to...

Data Breach Thought Leader Rick Kam of ID Experts To Speak in D.C. PORTLAND, Ore., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity theft is the nation's fastest-growing crime, claiming almost ten million victims per year, according to FBI statistics. Medical identity theft is the latest threat to affect patients--especially senior citizens. To address this growing epidemic, the Federal Trade Commission will host the educational forum "Senior Identity Theft: A Problem in This Day and Age" to...

Leading identity theft protection company provides tips for consumers to help protect them from identity theft in the event of a data breach CHANTILLY, Va., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of the recent LivingSocial.com data breach, Identity Guard(®), a leading identity theft protection company, warns consumers to be aware of the increased risk of identity theft and provides tips on how they can help protect themselves from becoming a victim. In a recent study released this...

Cybercrime Prevention Leader Offers Tips to Prevent Fraud and Malware When Accessing Sensitive Information via Public Wi-Fi at Coffee Shops and Other Public Locations SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ThreatMetrix(TM), the fastest-growing provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions, today announces several fraud scenarios associated with accessing sensitive information such as online banking or personal files via public Wi-Fi at coffee shops and other public...

Data breaches are costly; companies that suffer a data breach lose 35% of impacted customers according to a recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Scott & Scott, LLP says companies should institute data security measures before they have a breach. Southlake, Texas (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 Various studies have shown that companies that suffer a data breach lose customers and suffer financial and reputational damage. The headlines are filled with data breach stories ranging from...

The majority of breached companies admit to consequences, including high business impact, yet they still struggle to take steps to mitigate future incidents COSTA MESA, Calif., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Data Breach Resolution and the Ponemon Institute today released a new study that finds that, despite the majority of companies experiencing or anticipating significant cost and business disruption due to a material data breach, they still struggle to take the...

New Plan Includes One of Industry's Most Robust Identity Theft Restoration Services DALLAS, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To make comprehensive identity theft protection more affordable to today's financially strapped consumers, LegalShield has introduced Identity Theft Premium, a new program that will give families the comprehensive protection they need at a price they can afford. LegalShield Identity Theft Premium essentially cuts in half the cost families must pay to receive...

Shred-it offers tips to help arm your business against fraud before disposing of old electronic devices NEW YORK, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to aging or obsolete hard drives and electronic devices, many companies may not be vigilant enough with information security procedures. Not only should businesses be careful about what goes in the trash bin, they should also consider how to dispose of old electronic devices as they may be a source of potential fraud. Further,...

New Plan Includes One of Industry's Most Robust Identity Theft Restoration Services DALLAS, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To make comprehensive identity theft protection more affordable to today's financially strapped consumers, LegalShield has introduced Identity Theft Premium, a new program that will give families the comprehensive protection they need at a price they can afford. LegalShield Identity Theft Premium essentially cuts in half the cost families must pay to receive...