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Hackers stole $1.5 million using credit card data bought on the dark web
A criminal network worthy of a movie managed to steal over $1 million from thousands of credit cards posted on the dark web.
New Android banking malware steals your data with the snap of a selfie
A new malware has been making the rounds on Android that attempts to steal your identity -- by having you take a selfie with your government-issued ID.
New York DMV’s facial recognition enhancements have led to more than 100 arrests since January
After New York State made enhancements to how its DMV combats identity theft and fraud in January, the changes have led to 100 arrests and 900 open cases.
Startup Civic screens use of Social Security numbers to protect against ID theft
Startup Civic uses blockchain technology to protect identities via social Security number tracking. Free for now, the service includes $1 million insurance.
Pew: 7 percent more people report having personal data stolen online since mid-2013
More people report thefts of crucial personal data since July of last year, according to a Pew Research Center study.
Hacker thieves steal a million Social Security Numbers
ID thieves have infiltrated the networks of three major data brokers, according to a seven-month investigation by security researcher Brian Krebs.
Turns out Instagram food porn isn’t only annoying, it can land you in prison
Morton's steak is well worth savoring - and bragging about - with an Instagram photo, but it's not worth going to jail over.
