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News about identity theft
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AusCERT 2012: Lack of security aiding medical fraud, identity theft
Queensland Health Drugs of Dependence Unit (DDU) investigations officer, Rebecca Thompson, has highlighted security flaws within the Australian health system, such as the lack of a photo or PIN on Medicare cards, which is allowing drug addicts to potentially use lost or stolen cards to obtain powerful prescription drugs.
By Hamish Barwick | 17 May, 2012 10:55
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FBI issues warning on hotel Internet connections
The FBI today warned travelers there has been an uptick in malicious software infecting laptops and other devices linked to hotel Internet connections.
By Michael Cooney | 10 May, 2012 04:47
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How to fight back against privacy pirates
Have you Googled yourself lately? Is the information about you accurate or full of inconsistencies, both of which can be devastating?
By Julie Sartain | 07 May, 2012 21:27
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Identity theft: When millions of dead people apply for credit cards
Seems that the threat of identity theft doesn't end, even with death. Identity thieves apply for millions of credit cards per year using personal information of the deceased, a study shows.
By Tim Greene | 24 April, 2012 05:33
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Soldier accused over Microsoft founder ID
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has accused a US soldier of stealing the identity of Microsoft's billionaire co-founder, Paul Allen, to obtain a debit card in his name and make apparently random purchases, according to reports.
By AAP | 28 March, 2012 11:10
Features about identity theft
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Three years undercover with the identity thieves
Salesmen and parents know the technique well. It's called the takeaway, and as far as Keith Mularski is concerned, it's the reason he kept his job as administrator of online fraud site DarkMarket.
By Robert McMillan | 21 January, 2009 08:22
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