All About Identity Theft

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Banks on track to fully use online ID security  (Identity Theft)


Banks on track to fully use online ID security 
KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysian banks are on track to fully implement the two-factor authentication, a form of online identification security, by Dec 1 as mandated by Bank Negara, said Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) chairman Datuk Abdul Hamidy Abdul Hafiz.

EU gears up for fight over passenger data 
( InfoWorld ) - European Union parliamentarians are gearing up for a fight over data privacy, after justice ministers from the 25 countries in the E.U., together with the European Commission, signed a new temporary agreement to pass over airline passenger data to American authorities last week. Debating the agreement late Wednesday, many members of the European Parliament criticized the

Symantec ships Norton Confidential 
Symantec today released Norton Confidential for Mac, an online transaction security solution designed to protect users when banking or shopping online from "phishing" attacks. "Norton Confidential for Macintosh protects users against fraudulent websi...

The Progress-Index - State attorney general helps make TRIAD official in Petersburg 
PETERSBURG Seniors and youths both benefitted from a visit by Virginia Attorney General Robert McDonnell Wednesday as he signed the Petersburg TRIAD agreement at Good Shepherd Baptist Church and later had lunch with children who participate in The House of Restoration Church community development programs.

Identity Theft - The Sagittarius and Money


The Sagittarius and Money
WTOL-TV - If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. Get quotes from multiple companies and select the policy that's right for you. 'Hey, Big Spender

Suspect in cemetery bronze thefts to stand trial
SignOn San Diego - Before Friday's preliminary hearing, Vasel told Superior Court Judge Frank Brown that she has added eight charges against the defendant, including residential burglary, five counts of receiving stolen property, identity theft and a misdemeanor count

The Cancer and Money
WTOL-TV - If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. Get quotes from multiple companies and select the policy that's right for you. Why do you think Crabs

Snooping With Pretexting: Illegal?
Forbes - Lockyer charged board chair Patricia Dunn with procuring confidential information from a computer system (commonly called "computer crime") and with inducing an agent to impersonate another to get something of value (commonly called “identity theft

Family Finances: Identity theft insurance can be your last line of
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Identity theft continues to be a danger Americans face every day -- even if they heed all the warnings about protecting their personal information. To protect your assets, many people consider an identity theft insurance policy. Before you do, check

The Capricorn and Money
WTOL-TV - If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. Get quotes from multiple companies and select the policy that's right for you. The Goat is oh-so

Friday, October 13, 2006

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS (Phishing)


MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS
Leaf Chronicle - Meadow Drive address, was charged with theft of identity, eight counts of forgery, eight counts of passing, possession of forged writing and driving on a revoked license. Elvis Anderson, 25, who gave a 538 Donna Drive address, was charged with driving

Barren County circuit court report
Glasgow Daily Times - Stephanie Martin Perry, 27, of Cave City, was granted probation for her earlier guilty pleas in three separate cases of charges of fraudulent use of a credit/debit card over $100, and two counts of theft of identity, on the condition that she make

Urine incident prompts security overhauls
Daily Independent - Nick Kintigos was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, two counts of second-degree criminal trespassing, and theft of identity, according to a Greenup deputy jailer. He also faces an escape charge in an unrelated incident. He was in the

Police and Fire reports
Winchester Sun - Baylous, 39, of Lexington Saturday with alcohol intoxication, indecent exposure and theft of identity. John Tipton, 28, of 190 Tuggle Branch Road, Ravenna, was charged Friday by Winchester Police with careless driving, failure to maintain insurance

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Princeton, Kentucky


Princeton, Kentucky
Princeton Times Leader, KY - Sep 25, 2006... the arrest of a city woman Thursday evening on warrants charging her with attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud and theft of identity of another ...

Protect yourself from ID theft
Highland Community News, California - Sep 27, 2006... He told business operators they also have a responsibility to guard against theft of identity from their clients and customers. ...

Princeton, Kentucky
Princeton Times Leader, KY - Oct 4, 2006... St., was indicted on 19 counts of unlawful access to a computer, 48 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, four counts of theft of identity without consent ...

Super Basmati issue
The News - International, Pakistan - Oct 7, 2006... global platform whereas the issue of Geographical Indications sharing could have been raised questioning the position of India due to theft of identity of our ...

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Symantec Looks (Credit Card Protection) Beyond Antivirus 


Symantec Looks Beyond Antivirus 
Symantec Corp is banking on federated identity services taking off in the consumer internet space, and has made identity and reputation the two concepts at the core of its forward strategy.

Symantec Debuts Products, New Vision for Corporate Security 
The security software maker launches an array of products and services along with its new strategy for helping enterprises manage their IT security and compliance efforts.

Trend Micro Introduces InterScan Messaging Security Appliance 
Trend Micro Incorporated , a leader in network antivirus and content security, today announced InterScan Messaging Security Appliance, a comprehensive solution for enterprises to address email-based threats including spam, phishing, bots, spyware, and viruses, as well as content compliance.

News: Symantec ships Norton Confidential for Mac 
Symantec's new Norton Confidential for Mac reportedly keeps Macs safe from phishing sites and other threats to user's personal and confidential information.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Phishing - Man Tries to Steal Student's Urine to Pass Drug Test


Man Tries to Steal Student's Urine to Pass Drug Test
WKYT 27 - His wife works for the school system and reportedly let him into the school. Parents of children who were approached are furious. The couple has plead not guilty to charges of criminal trespassing and identity theft. Teresa Kintigos is suspended

3 Investigators in HP Scandal Arraigned Three private investigators in
CBS News - (AP) Three private investigators who obtained confidential telephone records as part of Hewlett-Packard's boardroom spying probe pleaded not guilty Tuesday to identity theft and other felony charges. Ronald DeLia of Massachusetts-based Security

Lost data riles Athens grads
Detroit News - But that's not enough for Athens alumni, who are furious that their misplaced information may have left them vulnerable to identity theft. "I'm obviously upset about the whole thing," said Paul Nagy, 24, a 2000 graduate of Troy Athens. "Look at all

Stolen ASC laptop holds student data
TMCnet - A college spokesman said there is no evidence that the crime was one of identity theft, and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information relating to the theft may call Adams State's public safety office, 719-587-7901, or report it

More HP Defendants To Be Arraigned In San Jose
NBC 11 - All three men faces four felony charges each including conspiracy and identity theft for their roles in allegedly obtaining the phone records of a number of HP board members, HP employees and journalists by pretexting, impersonating an individual

Monday, October 09, 2006

Markets (Oct (ID Theft) 6) 


Markets (Oct 6) 
OUTSOURCING Design software vendors see big market in India "As the offshore volumes of engineering services increase, there is a comparable rise in the usage and adoption of these design tools'.

Trend Micro Offers Security Appliance to Protect E-Mail Networks 
Responding to demand from its customers for more hardware-based systems, Trend Micro introduced its new integrated messaging security appliance on Oct. 9, the final piece of the company's strategy to build devices to host each of its software products.

Credit Union E-Mail Scam 
"A recent review requires additional info on your account..." Immediately the red flags went up. "My first response was identity theft," explained Hakala.

CONSUMER NEWS: Web users' input sought to fight fraud 
A new service for fighting e-mail fraud seeks to tap the wisdom of the Internet community: Anyone will be able to submit suspected scams for others to vote up or down.

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Barren County circuit (ID Theft) court report


Barren County circuit court report
Glasgow Daily Times - Stephanie Martin Perry, 27, of Cave City, was granted probation for her earlier guilty pleas in three separate cases of charges of fraudulent use of a credit/debit card over $100, and two counts of theft of identity, on the condition that she make

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS
Leaf Chronicle - Meadow Drive address, was charged with theft of identity, eight counts of forgery, eight counts of passing, possession of forged writing and driving on a revoked license. Elvis Anderson, 25, who gave a 538 Donna Drive address, was charged with driving

Police and Fire reports
Winchester Sun - Baylous, 39, of Lexington Saturday with alcohol intoxication, indecent exposure and theft of identity. John Tipton, 28, of 190 Tuggle Branch Road, Ravenna, was charged Friday by Winchester Police with careless driving, failure to maintain insurance

Credit Card Protection - POLICE REPORTS - Kenton Community Recorder 


POLICE REPORTS - Kenton Community Recorder 
Robert F. Hillis, 39, 836 Ann St., Newport, theft, September 18.

Local Briefs 
ROTARY TO MEETThe Winchester Rotary Club will meet at noon Friday at the Winchester Country Club. Ed Burtner, recently retired city manager, will speak on "The Last 25 Years in Winchester." Bob Sloat is the program chairman.

POLICE REPORTS - Campbell Combined POLICE REPORTS - Campbell Combined 
Shawn P. Tischner, 21, of 11770 Ky. 8, California, alcohol intoxication in a public place (first and second offense), first degree disorderly conduct, Sept. 1.

POLICE REPORTS - Community Recorder 
Three juveniles arrested Sept. 2 for burglary in the third degree.

POLICE REPORTS - Kenton Community Recorder 
Tharon W. Robinson, 41, 109 Yealey Dr., Florence, carrying a concealed weapon and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver's license, Sept. 4.