Keir Starmer’s announcement that the UK will introduce mandatory digital ID for all citizens has sparked furious debate about their use, effectiveness and threat to privacy. In making its case, the ...

I’ve been stealing people’s identities for over 20 years. No, I’m not a criminal—I’m a hacker hired by companies to stress-test the digital identities of their workforce and verify that cybercriminals ...

Transgender and nonbinary people can face an extra level of scrutiny and risk having embarrassing confrontations when they make a purchase using a credit card or debit card that doesn’t reflect their ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

Facial Recognition System, Concept Images. Portrait of young woman. You have a digital identity. From cookies to session storage to credit cards stored in the browser ...

WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, recently released a study, States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft & Fraud, ...

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Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has urged citizens to collect their Computerized National Identity ...

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Bob Haegele is a freelance writer specializing in topics such as insurance, investing, and credit cards. His work has appeared on Business Insider, CreditCards.com, and other nationally recognized ...

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana woman is facing over 30 charges following a two-year investigation led by Indiana State Police into an identity theft scheme that spanned three counties. In December 2023, ...