“Child identity theft or fraud will affect one in four children before they are 18 years old,” says Michael Bruemmer, Vice President of Consumer Protection at Experian Consumer Services. Children are especially lucrative targets for cyber criminals as parents don’t typically check their child’s credit report, where the theft can go unnoticed for several years. [...]
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, 76% of consumers are aware that using free public Wi-Fi can lead to identity theft. However, people are still three times more likely to connect to a public Wi-Fi hotspot if it’s free to use. Public Wi-Fi allows anyone within a specified area to potentially access or read [...]
Recent advancements in virtual reality (VR) have ushered in one of the most exciting times in technology, with consumers and businesses alike realizing VR’s potential for transforming and enhancing experiences. VR has proven to be so much more than a vehicle for gaming. We’re still in the early stages of understanding the full implications of [...]
It may seem like April is far away, but tax season in fact launches next Tuesday, January 19. And whether you’re a business or an individual, you’ll want to know if you’re eligible for any tax benefits. Thanks to a recent announcement from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), identity theft protection will now be considered [...]
Summer vacation is a time to unwind. But remember, just because you’re taking a break from work, it doesn’t mean identity thieves are. In fact, cyber criminals and identity thieves are always looking for opportunities to strike while the iron is hot. These five rules will help you stay safe this summer (or whatever time [...]
Every year Verizon takes a thorough look at the global breach landscape in the company’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report. This year’s report offers a wealth of information on the threats, vulnerabilities and actions that plagued businesses in 2014. The report is long, but interesting and worth a read. To make it easier for you, [...]
It was a busy month for Experian! After months of prepping for SXSW, we were excited to see the fruits of our labor come together. Between all of the SX madness, we were also happy to spend some time unwinding and giving back to the community. Check out our March recap below.Wellness Week: Unwinding and [...]
As we approach the 2014 tax filing deadline, many taxpayers gearing up to file their taxes may find that someone else has already fraudulently filed for them – and have cashed in their refund check. During the 2013 tax filing period, $5.8 billion was paid in identity theft refund costs, according to the U.S. Accountability [...]
Cyber Security Took Center Stage in the State of the Union AddressOn January 20, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union Address and this year cyber security was a major focus. President Obama detailed his plans for increasing online security, electronic privacy and the prevention of identity theft for the American people. Check [...]
We talk a lot about safe password practices on this blog. We cannot stress enough the importance of using secure and unique passwords in your day-to-day life, especially for high-value sites like Amazon or Gmail.For the past four years, password manager company SplashData has compiled a list of the top 10 worst passwords. This year, [...]
