identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Social Media Identity Theft Hits MLB Coach Who Sues Twitter
- 06/06/09 02:03 AM
The scourge of identity theft knows no boundaries. It can happen to anyone: rich, poor, good credit, bad credit. Victims include children, the elderly, celebrities and politicians, even the dead. Identity theft may include new account fraud, account takeover, criminal identity theft, business identity theft and medical identity theft. Most of these result in financial loss.
One form of identity theft that is particularly damaging to the victim’s reputation is social media identity theft. Social media identity thieves have various motivations. The most damaging type of social media identity theft occurs when someone poses as you in order to disrupt your … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Typosquatting on Twitter and other social networks
- 05/22/09 10:36 AM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Typosquatting, which is also known as URL hijacking, is a form of cybersquatting that targets Internet users who accidentally type a website address into their web browser incorrectly. When users make a typographical error while entering the website address, they may be led to an alternative website owned by a cybersquatter. This can lead to financial or social media identity theft. Phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as user names, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
Scammers recently created a … (17 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: ATM skimming and how to prevent it
- 05/15/09 02:34 AM
Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano
At least once a week, and often many more times, you may use an ATM to make a deposit or withdraw some cash. Criminals know this and have figured a way to intercept your debit card transaction to make themselves rich. This post is about that, and a very cool dude who figured out he was being scammed, and stopped it.
I met a charismatic gent on FOX and Friends named Sean Seibel. Sean has a unique job title at Microsoft: User Experience Evangelist. Sean’s job is to be on top of what’s new and what’s … (25 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity theft and social networking
- 05/01/09 02:10 AM
Be a Celebrity Real-estate Agent" is the title of a popular industry speakers program. And he shows you all the different ways to get yourself noticed. More eyeballs equal more money right? But at what cost?
A CEO of a major software company declares, “You have zero privacy, get over it.” In response, the FTC states, “Millions of American consumers tell us that privacy is a grave concern to them when they are thinking about shopping online.”
Do you agree? Is privacy dead? Do you share your “status” on Facebook? Twitter? Do you have a MySpace page? A blog? Do you … (2 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Sharing Your PC with a Teen Leads to Identity Theft
- 04/29/09 11:51 AM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Speaker
Have a teenager? Share a PC with someone who downloads free music and movies? Ever hear of Limewire, Bearshare, or E-Mule? Your teen has, and they probably installed software on your PC that makes it very easy for an identity thief to steal your data.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is responding to reports that peer to peer file sharing allows Internet users to access other P2P users’ most important files, including bank records, tax files, health records, and passwords. This is the same P2P software that allows users to download pirated music, … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Hackers and Hackees Oh My!
- 03/02/09 01:24 AM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert Speaker
You're either predator or prey. Perp or victim. The hacker or the hacked. Its what you don't know that can hurt you. Is your data safe? Are you part of the problem or solution? Do you even know hat "service pack 2" is" In the past decade there have been hundreds of data breaches resulting in millions of compromised records. The motivation behind these hacks? Identity Theft. As a results dozens of new laws and government intervention to protect citizen data.
Black, White or Grey, over the past decade the media has given the term … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Online Banking, A Criminal Hackers Playground
- 02/24/09 07:57 PM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Speaker Expert
The security community has been working feverishly to keep criminal hackers out of your online banking. And they've done a pretty good job. However they are in a bit of a pickle with their backs against the wall. White Hat Hackers (good guys) probably never anticipated whats happening. There are more viruses out there than ever. Black Hat Hackers (bad guys) are in full force. Back in the year 2000 some have said the white hats were about a year ahead of the black hats in technology. Meaning it would take about a year for … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Data Breach; Big Credit Card Processors Data Stolen
- 02/23/09 09:31 PM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Watch your credit card statements, here we go again. News of another payment processor hacked. This could be as big as the Heartland Breach where 100 million card were breached. Processors are where the money is. Hackers have breached another huge payment processor. Who? As of this writing they aren’t saying. A statement issued by the Community Bankers Association of Illinois state “Visa announced that an unnamed processor recently reported that it discovered a data breach. The processors name has been withheld pending completion of the forensic investigation” The Open Security Foundation posted a notice on … (2 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Recycled, Lost, Stolen Phones Have Your Data and Are Tools for Identity Theft
- 02/22/09 11:43 PM
Identity Thieves want your data. This Identity Theft Expert says protect your phone, because thats the latest and greatest tool we use to store information. Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Speaker - Expert
Cell phones are the invention of the 20th century. Its a computer and a phone. Its as cool as the invention of the wheel. Its the single most effective communication tool since the land line.
Millions of cell phones are sold every year. Many are lost, stolen, millions more end up on eBay, recycled or tossed in the trash. Many of these phones still have enough data on them … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Rising; Hits Record 10M Americans in 2008
- 02/10/09 03:57 AM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Speaker 2/9/09
Number of fraud victims rises in 2008, but average loss per theft falls, according to a recent study. Article Here It should come as no surprise that identity theft incidents are climbing. Over the past year we have seen hundreds of data breaches resulting in millions and millions of records ripped out of small business to large enterprise networks. Many companies breached were simply irresponsible with the information they were entrusted with. Others were found to be compliant under various standards.
Still, the bleeding continues and as I have said numerous times, it will … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Expert; “Robby, Do I have a Paypal Account?” Back to Basics
- 02/07/09 06:04 AM
Identity Theft Expert; “Robby, Do I have a Paypal Account?” Back to Basics Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com
Me Mum calls me last night. Shes asks “Robby, Do I have a Paypal Account?” (Yes, my mom calls me robby) I say “Why do you ask?” Shes says “Paypal sent me an email and I need to update my account”
Shes 60. Been online for 5 years. Knows about as much as most “baby boomers” know about the Internet. And shes the mom of a dude thats been on CNN MSNBC FOX News and a bazillion publications on information security and … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Expert; “Phexting” is the new phish “I ain’t got stupid written on my forehead”
- 02/06/09 12:48 AM
Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Article here; Text Message Scam
Interviewed for this article the victims states “I ain’t got stupid written on my forehead” I’m sure she is a lovely woman who must be smarter than her quote. She received a scam text and didnt get taken.
Most of us are somewhat aware of text messaging scams. Ive never received one. But I’m seeing a flood of local news reports on the issue. I’ve yet to see a national story on what I predict will become as bad as phishing in emails.
The problem stems from criminal … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Expert; Are You Addicted to Information Insecurity?
- 02/05/09 05:28 AM
Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Article here;Are You Addicted to Information Insecurity?
Ben Rothke writes a great article that ties in addiction and information Insecurity, thats IN-security. Face it, you may be an addict. You might have an addiction to something like sugar, nicotine, alcohol, sex, gambling, addicted emotionally to another person , or even carbohydrates. Try not eating a baked flour based food for a few days and you’ll go through withdrawals. Ben states, and we all know that addictive activities produce beta-endorphins in the brain, which gives the person a feeling of being high. In this piece it … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano on CNN 2/5/9 “Facebook Scams”
- 02/04/09 12:23 PM
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Protection Expert www.IDTheftSecurity.com is on CNN 7:24am and 8:44am EST (always subject to change). Updates all day on CNN.com, Headlines News, CNN International and maybe 360.
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Personal Security and Identity Theft Expert on E! THS Investigates: Dating Nightmares
- 02/04/09 08:29 AM
Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com featured on link; E! THS Investigates: Dating Nightmares
True Hollywood Stories Investigates probes the dark side of dating in all its forms - the cyber hook-ups, sexual secrets, swindling suitors, psychopathic Prince Charmings, and deranged stalkers.
Thursday, Feb 5 5:00 pm eastern
Roberts Internet Movie Database resume Here and Here
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Expert; Are Legitimate Sites the Next Malware Threat?
- 02/04/09 07:36 AM
Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Excellent article here; Are Legitimate Sites the Next Malware Threat?
Lax attention to critical security patches continues to provide criminal hackers the path of least resistance inside the walls of SMBs and large enterprise networks. Most of us are privy to fundamentals such as not opening attachments, updating anti-virus, securing wireless connections, avoiding P2P downloads and not spending any time in the bowels of the web.
Where many fail is routinely updating whats is outdated or flawed. Further, attention is often paid to functionality and to build-out of an application during development than to security. … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Expert; Data breaches continue to get more costly for businesses
- 02/03/09 07:08 AM
Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Article here; Data breaches continue to get more costly for businesses
Ponemon Institute LLC is all the buzz this week after publishing a study showing the cost of a data breach has risen significantly. The study points to companies being hesitant to invest in security for numerous reasons that all point to costs associated with the investments.
Any company not doing what it takes to make the necessary investments in security will eventually be outed by the criminal hacker. Its not a matter of if, but when.
Study after study points towards organized webmobs … (0 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Expert Speaker; Hold off the hackers by scanning credit
- 02/01/09 03:18 AM
Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Hold off the hackers by scanning credit, Boston Herald 2/1/9.
The financial meltdown has forced many to tighten the purse strings, and experts say it’s vital to keep a tighter grip on personal information. Identity thieves are lurking everywhere, and the tally of such thefts has jumped in recent years.
“With the downturn in the economy, along with hackers getting that much more sophisticated, you’re seeing a lot more desperate people, and hackers are taking advantage of that,” said Robert Siciliano, CEO of IDtheftsecurity.com.
Article here Hold off the hackers by scanning credit, Boston Herald
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Tyra Banks Monday 2/2 “Mom Police” Featuring Robert Siciliano
- 01/31/09 04:13 AM
I'll be the first to admit, this isnt real estate related. Buts its certainly a social issue, and if you are a parent, this pertains to you. Identity Theft Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com Monday 2/2 the Tyra Banks show “Mom Police” Featuring Robert Siciliano features moms who go to extremes to spy on their kids! These snoopy moms admit to reading their girls’ diaries and going through their cell phones and personal things. Plus, one mom wants to know where her child is at all times — and secretly plants a tracking device on her!
Like all daytime talk, its a … (1 comments)
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identity theft expert speaker prevention protection security: Identity Theft Speaker Expert; Chertoff: Control of identity critical in 21st century
- 01/30/09 12:53 AM
Identity Theft Speaker Expert; Chertoff: Control of identity critical in 21st century January 30th, 2009 <!-- by robert --> Identity Theft Expert Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com; Chertoff: Control of identity critical in 21st century
Chertoff states; “I’m going to submit to you that in the 21st Century, the most important asset that we have to protect as individuals and as part of our nation is the control of our identity, who we are, how we identify ourselves, whether other people are permitted to masquerade and pretend to be us, and thereby damage our livelihood, damage our assets, damage our reputation, damage … (0 comments)
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The scourge of identity theft knows no boundaries. It can happen to anyone: rich, poor, good credit, bad credit. Victims include children, the elderly, celebrities and politicians, even the dead. Identity theft may include new account fraud, account takeover, criminal identity theft, business identity theft and medical identity theft. Most of these result in financial loss.
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