Archive for August, 2010

More great forum feedback!

At AVG, we’re always working to improve our products to provide you with the best protection possible. One of the ways we accomplish this is by listening to the feedback generated by our users. The main source of this feedback is our AVG Forum page, where users can submit any technical issues and get answers [...]

Universities use tool to battle student ID theft

eSchool News (subscription) The creators of a new software program that fights identity theft say it can do just that—and some of the most respected universities are listening. … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Identity Finder Student Initiative Aids Universities in Helping Students … With the nation's struggling economy and students' [...]

Stealing the intangible

College aged students are one of the fastest growing targets of identity theft . There are up to 30 different way to steal an individual's identity. … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: College students often targets for ID theft By Jean Cowden Moore Anyone can be the victim of… BBB: College [...]

A story of identity theft turns into a mission to protect others

ABC2 News BALTIMORE – Talk to anyone who has been a victim of identity theft and they will tell you that getting your life back is so hard. You lose your identity, … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: A Victim of Identity Theft Tells her Story Although she knew identity theft [...]

Man sought in Victorville identity theft

Anyone who can identify the man or has any information regarding this case may call Denise Booker 760-947-1500. People wishing to remain anonymous may call … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Police seek help sought to identify credit theft suspect West St. Paul police arrested the waiter, Noah Austin Carlson,… Wanted: [...]

Lifelock Complaints: Is this identity theft protection service a scam?

Lifelock is a credit monitoring and identity theft protection service, which some have been happy with and others have had complaints against. … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: LifeLock Identity Protection Service Settles FTC Charges By date: It's not news to anyone in the tech… LifeLock indentity theft service a game-changer, [...]

Guard Dog Inc. Adds To Executive Team With New Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Gray has a very impressive resume in leadership positions and has excelled in both the wholesale and retail markets in the identity theft arena over the … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: LifeLock, Inc. Names New Chief Technology Officer As the need for identity theft protection grows, LifeLock continues… Identity [...]

Identity Theft Expert: 5 Ways To Stop Business Data Theft

PR Web (press release) Cyber criminals, social engineers and identity thieves are crafty about hijacking data from businesses. Identity theft expert John Sileo shares inexpensive … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: 2 ways to stop identity theft Bankrate.com By Margarette Burnette • Bankrate.com Consumers concerned about… Data Destruction Devices Prevent Data [...]

Red Flags Rules to Combat Identity Theft

Identity thieves steal personally identifying information to open new accounts and misuse existing accounts, creating havoc for consumers and businesses. Financial institutions and creditors soon will be required to implement a program to detect, prevent, and mitigate instances of identity theft. The programs must provide for the identification, detection, and response to patterns, practices, or [...]

Last of identity theft/credit card scammers in Russian scheme is sentenced

MLive.com Frank said identity theft is an “insidious property crime not only because it is so difficult to effectively guard against, but also because it creates a … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Man sentenced in credit card, identity theft case CONCORD – A former Concord man was sentenced to 54… [...]