Identity Theft news from FierceComplianceIT
NewsBank of America settlement over Countrywide theft a wake-up call
Just a reminder that you really need to do everything you can to stop rogue employees from wreaking havoc with your data--and I do mean havoc. A judge has just okayed a deal between Bank of America... Read more...
Red Flags rule again delayed
This is starting to resemble 404(b) compliance for small companies. The Federal Trade Commission has once again delayed the enforcement of the Red Flags Rules, which would require financial and other... Read more...
Data breaches to end up in the courts?
Unfortunately, 2009 was a newsy year when it comes to high-profile data breaches. The headlines conjure up some powerful memories: Alberto Gonzalez; Heartland Payments Systems; T.J. Maxx. By... Read more...
Government informant indicted for ID fraud...again
Albert Gonzalez is well known in the murky world of identity theft. He was just charged with plotting to steal 130 million credit and debit card accounts--the biggest scheme ever, according to media... Read more...
Identity theft ringleaders charged
The sordid world of stolen identities was unveiled by Federal prosecutors when they charged 11 men of running a massive identity theft ring responsible for major breaches at national retailers over... Read more...
Laptop with airport security program applicants missing
Yet another data breach? A laptop computer with the personal information of 33,000 passengers seeking to enroll in an airport security prescreening program--the irony is almost too much--has been... Read more...
New type of identity theft scam emerges
Phishers are relentless in their drive to obtain confidential information. Their scams are getting more elaborate everyday, forcing security folks everywhere to stay on their toes. The Securities... Read more...
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