identity theft

Web threats are so prevalent that 65 per cent of online users have been hit by an attack, figures show.

Symantec's acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business has officially gone through.

A 27-year-old has admitted to stealing over $1.1 million from charities and nonprofits through an identity theft scam.

The Police Central e-Crime Unit questions two teenagers believed to be involved in an 8,000 member online cyber crime forum.

With app numbers in the Android Market soon to reach the 50,000 mark, a mobile security firm has raised serious questions over the security of many ap…

E-retailers will lose out on potential profits because of fears shoppers still have about online shopping.

Half a million accounts have been compromised after the Guardian's jobs website was hacked this weekend.

BCS launches black cab campaign to alert Londoners to the issue of data loss

Albert Gonzalez is accused of stealing 40 million credit and debit card numbers.

It’s not just the number that is a problem, but also the different techniques criminals are using, according to researchers.

Another day, another identity theft - this time for a major hotel chain.

A senior US security executive has said retailers should not simply ‘plug holes’ from previous incidents, but instead get ahead of the problem.

Our tendency to use easy to remember passwords is making the job easy for identity thieves.

Malicious software in the network of US payment processor Heartland leads to data on 100 million transactions being compromised.

Experts have advised that there are better ways for businesses and consumers to clear data from storage devices.

A seven-month study on malware and criminal keylogging malware allows researchers to get hold of data worth millions.

Trend Micro updates on the latest prices for compromised data, as cybercriminals look to do some decent Christmas business.

Public and private sector IT professionals came together for the industry’s flagship awards ceremony, with the healthcare sector leading the list of w…

Ever wanted to know how easy it is to be an identity thief and earn a fortune? IT PRO reveals all…

Top crime experts around the world agree that the threat of cybercrime is only going to get worse.

UK consumers are much happier to use biometric tech than their European neighbours.

A new cybercrime report shows that the rise in e-crime shows no signs of abating.

Jobseekers beware! CVs hold enough information to make you the victim of identity theft.

A survey from an ID security company claims that the majority of IT administrators would steal company data if they were laid off.