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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Schneier on Security

Don't reuse passwords for anything important -- ­and get a password manager to remember them all. This essay previously appeared in the Rochester Review , as part of an alumni forum that asked: "How do you best protect yourself from identity theft?".

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Improper use of password managers leaves people vulnerable to identity theft

Tech Republic Security

A password manager can be a useful and effective tool for creating, controlling and applying complex and secure passwords, but if you don’t use it the right way, you can open yourself up to account compromise and even identity theft.

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The Wages of Password Re-Use: Your Money or Your Life

Krebs on Security

When normal computer users fall into the nasty habit of recycling passwords, the result is most often some type of financial loss. Our passwords can say a lot about us, and much of what they have to say is unflattering. Interestingly, one of the more common connections involves re-using or recycling passwords across multiple accounts.

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FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week

Identity IQ

FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness and educating consumers about the growing risk of identity theft. So what is identity theft and, how can you protect yourself?

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Why World Password Day should become World Passwordless Day

Tech Republic Security

Identity theft and data breaches are less likely to occur in an environment without passwords. The post Why World Password Day should become World Passwordless Day appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why password management is critical to mitigating data breaches

Tech Republic Security

The Identity Theft Resource Center warns that businesses of all sizes should be vigilant about data security. The COO offers advice about passwords, cloud security, and patch management.

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Identity theft is number one threat for consumers, says report

Malwarebytes

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).