Resource Links

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Resource Links

Data Breaches: The Insanity Continues

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

In 2009, the Identity Theft Resource Center Breach Report recorded 498 breaches, less than the 657 in 2008, more than the 446 in 2007. Are data breaches increasing or decreasing? That is the question no one can answer.

Breaches 2009

Posted in: ITRC Surveys & Studies

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

Breaches 2010

Posted in: ITRC Surveys & Studies, Identity Theft News

As of March 9, 2010, the total number of breaches reported by the ITRC is 146. For more information about the ITRC breach reports click here

DOJ / OVC Online Training

Posted in: Identity Theft News, Other Resources

The Department of Justice / Office for Victims of Crime announces the launch of its Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training Supporting Victims' Financial and Emotional Recovery.

Identity Theft Videos

Posted in: Other Resources, Identity Theft News

Courtesy of ITRC, OnGuardOnline.gov,
Federal Trade Commission, and
US Postal Inspection Service

OVC Victim Assistance Online Training

Posted in: Reference Library

The Department of Justice / Office for Victims of Crime announces the launch of its Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training Supporting Victims' Financial and Emotional Recovery. It is now available to be test driven from the OVC TTAC site at www.ovcttac.gov/IdentityTheft/ . This is a user-friendly e-learning tool that will teach victim service professionals and allied professionals knowledge and skills to more effectively serve victims of identity theft and assist with their financial and emotional recovery.

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.

Identity Theft The Aftermath 2008

Posted in: Press Releases, 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 ]

FTC.gov Let's Say Goodbye to Phone Fraud

Posted in: Other Resources, Resources and Other Scam Alerts

From FTC.gov
" Explains how to recognize and report phone fraud and encourages consumers to register their number in the National Do Not Call Registry."

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