Identity Theft

When it comes to protecting your data, whether it is paper printouts or electronically stored, you can never be too careful.

A bill being considered in Washington could potentially become a nightmare for small businesses. And it's closer to reality than you think.

Here's a guide on what papers to keep, what to save electronically and what to purge.

These targeted attacks can be very dangerous because they seem so personal. The best way to protect yourself is by increased awareness that such threats do exist and that you should place a...

The same way you teach your children not to take candy from strangers, it's time to teach them not to visit suspicious web sites.

Phishing is an email scam that is exactly what it sounds like: A scammer is fishing to get private information about you.

How to protect yourself from tax related phishing.

Google announced that it has entered the test phase of its personal health record system in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic. How important is this?

More state data breach laws. Protecting customer data is an essential part of doing business....

Employees are reading about the big game online, and bots and other computer attacks may take advantage of this. Learn how to protect your network.

Study finds that retailers are most vulnerable to identity theft by their own employees.

Identity theft continues to be a growing problem, and consumers can become victims of this crime much easier than they may realize.

The first step towards physical security is a high index of suspicion. Trust no one....

The first step in preventing corporate identity theft from harming your company is to be aware that it exists. If you know it's possible to steal your company's identity, you can take steps...

The most heinous identity crimes don't occur when someone steals your checkbook or credit card. The serious damage occurs when they steal your entire credit history.

What a surprise: Victims of identity fraud are more likely to be between 25 and 34, but don't get too comfortable if you fall outside this demographic group. Everyone is vulnerable.

Here's a statistic you probably don't want to hear: More than 70 percent of credit reports contain mistakes. These mistakes can range from misspelling of your name to accounts you never opened.

The government is attempting to enlist small businesses in its latest effort to crack down on illegal workers, threatening increased prosecution and stiff fines for those who refuse to cooperate.

One of the most important things you can do for your personal finances is to keep track of what is going on with your financial records.