itr@c News

Posted in: Identity Theft News, About ITRC, Media Resources

The ITRC is pleased to announce the recent launch of its enewsletter - the itr@c News. We are excited to bring you all of the latest news and trends on identity theft, the fastest growing crime in America. This newsletter covers What's New, latest scams, news releases, product information, a Case of the Quarter, Guest Authors, little known historical facts about identity theft, legislative updates and more.

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Fact Sheet 100 - Financial Identity Theft - The Beginning Steps

Posted in: Fact Sheets, Identity Theft News

Financial Identity Theft - The Beginning Steps

Breaches 2009

Posted in: ITRC Surveys & Studies, Identity Theft News

Data Breaches 2009
As of June 30, 2009 the total number of breaches reported by the ITRC is 268.

Download attachment(s): [ ITRC Breach Report 1H 2009.pdf ] [ ITRC Breach Stats Report 1H 2009.pdf ] [ Paper vs Electronic w Category 1H 2009.pdf ] [ Insider Theft Summary1H 2009.pdf ] [ Known vs Unknown 1H2009.pdf ] [ Paper vs Electronic Summary 1H 2009.pdf ] [ Accidental Exposure Summary 1H 2009.pdf ] [ Data on the Move Summary 1H 2009.pdf ] [ Subcontractor Summary 1H 2009.pdf ] [ Hacking Summary 1H 2009.pdf ]

Identity Theft The Aftermath 2008

Posted in: Press Releases, Identity Theft News, ITRC Surveys & Studies

The ITRC recently released a significant report on the impact of identity theft victimization: Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2008. With six years of victim responses and shared experiences, this information provides a unique insight into the crime that may not apparent to other parties.

Download attachment(s): [ Aftermath_2008_20090520.pdf ]

Data Breaches Undeterred by Laws or Common Sense

Posted in: Press Releases, ITRC Surveys & Studies, Identity Theft News

Malicious attacks on databases and incidence of paper breaches have reached an all time high percentage in the first half of 2009, as reported by the Identity Theft Resource Center. This is based upon the 250 data breaches reported by the ITRC as of Monday, June 15. Having maintained a data breach list since 2005, the ITRC knows that this is just the tip of the iceberg, as many breaches are not made public.

Download attachment(s): [ ITRC Breach Report 2009 Q2 ] [ ITRC Breach Stats Report 2009 Q2 ] [ Hacking 2009 Q2 ] [ Insider Theft 2009 Q2 ] [ Paper vs Electronic w category 2009 Q2 ] [ Paper vs Electronic 2009 Q2 ] [ Data on the Move 2009 Q2 ] [ Known vs Unknown 2009 Q2 ] [ Subcontractor 2009 Q2 ] [ Accidental Exposure 2009 Q2 ]

2008 Data Breach Totals Soar

Posted in: Press Releases, Identity Theft News, ITRC Surveys & Studies

Reports of data breaches increased dramatically in 2008. The Identity Theft Resource Center's 2008 breach report reached 656 reported breaches at the end of 2008, reflecting an increase of 47% over last year's total of 446.

SCAM ALERT: 5/19/09

Posted in: Identity Theft News

SCAM ALERT: The Nigerian Scam, in which someone asks for help in transferring money, is now "coming" from countries in Asia. Any email asking for you to help to move money, reship packages, or collect money for a company or person anywhere in the world should be considered a scam.

Secure Payment Agent White Paper

Posted in: ITRC Surveys & Studies, Identity Theft News

In February 2009, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) conducted a survey seeking answers about consumer awareness of data exposure breaches, how they feel about the safety of their personal information when used online, as well as their level of interest in improving their online information safety.

MyIDScore

Posted in: Identity Theft News, Consumer Guide

Just as you would monitor your health status or your credit status, you should review your identity score to see if fraudsters may be misusing your personal information. My ID Score is a great resource for consumers who are concerned about the unauthorized use of their identity.

ITRC Receives Thank You

Posted in: Identity Theft News

ITRC receives a thank you from the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

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