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From hackers to obituary-readers, identity theives have many personae


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From dumpster divers to pickpockets, identity thieves come in many varieties. But while identity theft continues to be one of the greatest security issues for consumers (the US Federal Trade Commission estimates that about 15 million Americans fall victim to identity fraud each year), very few consider the source – and therefore vector – of the attacks.

From hackers to obituary-readers, identity theives have many personae
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/from-hackers-to-obituary-readers-identity-theives/
From dumpster divers to pickpockets, identity thieves come in many varieties. But while identity theft continues to be one of the greatest security issues for consumers (the US Federal Trade Commission estimates that about 15 million Americans fall victim to identity fraud each year), very few consider the source – and therefore vector – of the attacks.
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/from-hackers-to-obituary-readers-identity-theives/

Source: InfosecMagazine
Source Link: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/from-hackers-to-obituary-readers-identity-theives/


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