Archive for March, 2012
AVG Codeword: Vulnerability Patching
We’ve looked at the importance of “Patch Updates” recently and focused on Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, when Microsoftprovides users with often very essential updates to its Windows operating systems. When serious flaws or security loopholes open up, they need to be patched with remedial software code and the update process for most users is quite automated [...]
Lessons from Paul Allen ID Theft
And his name's ubiquity could make him, in theory, more susceptible to identity theft than the average consumer. But the ease with which Allen's Citibank debit card and bank account details were stolen via a call center dupe raises serious questions … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Morning Memo/Tuesday: Embezzling attorney [...]
Woman arrested in Everett, accused of identity theft
She was arrested for investigation of identity theft , possessing stolen property, prescription fraud and drug possession. Turns out, the woman could have been behind bars. On Feb. 28 she was sentenced to 10 months in jail for drug possession. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Upstate Woman Arrested, Charged In Identity [...]
Porter County sheriff has new hours, website, for ID theft, lost plates
VALPARAISO — Porter County residents will need to go online to report identity theft and lost or destroyed license plates beginning Sunday. The goal is to keep officers patrolling versus their having to get off the roads to take these reports, … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Sheriff's blotter: Man learns [...]
Douglasville Business Involved in Identity Theft Scheme
After a seven day trial, the jury returned guilty verdicts on all 44 counts it considered, including conspiracy, access device or credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft , bank fraud, mail theft, immigration fraud, social security fraud, … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Fed Raid over Alleged Identity Theft Scheme Jury [...]
Selling used Android phones poses huge identity theft risk, expert says
McAfee identity theft researcher Robert Siciliano warned that personal data from Android devices is not completely removed after a user activates the built-in wipe option, The Los Angeles Times reported on Friday. “What's really scary is even if you … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: E-waste scavenging poses identity theft risk [...]
Identity Thief Gets 10 Years in Prison
Humes went on an identity – theft crime spree from July to November 2010, targeting residents in multiple Santa Clara County towns, including Palo Alto, according to a statement from Rosen Thursday. Humes created fake California driver's licenses using … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: DMV: Fake licenses could be more [...]
Stolen Mail Fueled ID Theft Scheme
“ Identity theft is a growing problem that destroys the lives of innocent citizens, resulting in years of victimization as they try to clear their good names and credit of the damage done by the criminals,” Yates said. “The jury's verdict brings some … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: 4th Minnesotan [...]
Three on same Elgin block victims of ID theft
At least three residents of the block have fallen victim to identity theft , including two in the past week. According to police reports, two residents told police on Thursday that credit cards had been opened at stores including Macy's, JC Penney, … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Alameda police urge [...]
AVG Web Threat weekly update: US.gov site serving rogues, Flash updates and exploits
AVG analysts spotted a script-injection hack on web site of the District of Columbia, USA. The malicious change to the Web page takes visitors to a variety of malicious downloads. The USA capital Washington is in the District of Columbia. The intruders put script on the page that lists the D.C. “Directory of Agencies and [...]