In The News

Our experts are often in the news. See and hear what they’re saying about identity theft, data breaches, and the risks consumers face.

	Selling Cyber Insurance in Canada? It's a jungle out there. IDT911 Business Development Director Karly Overman shares six secrets to selling cyber insurance with Insurance Business Canada.
	Is your agency being proactive with personal lines customers about their social media exposures? IDT911 CEO Matt Cullina spoke with Rough Notes about the vulnerabilities that exist for policyholders.
	Employers are doing it and now the IRS might be too - gleaning information from social networks. The IRS says they're not, but when some accounts read like an open book, it could make auditing easier. Adam Levin spoke to Fox Business New's reporter Kate Rogers.
	Filing late? Make sure an identity thief didn't get your refund before you do. Tax identity theft is rising and consumers are falling prey to this theft every tax season. IDT911 Co-founder Adam Levin spoke with USA Today about this growing issue.
	Your smartphone could be a criminal's best friend - it's a treasure trove of personal information that can help them steal your identity for financial, medical, or employment fraud, and more.
	Thieves are on the prowl and they're looking for the newest, and easiest, way to grab your money. How? Your tax refund. Avoid tax identity theft this season with these tips from TIME's interview with Raul Vargas, fraud operation managers.
	The bad news: Identity theft continues to rise each year. The good news: you can fight back. Read this Today Money Q&A to learn how.
	Smartphones have replaced our cameras, our watches, maybe even our computers and wallets. But this convenience comes at a price if a smartphone is lost or stolen - your private information exposed. IDT911 Co-founder Adam Levin talks to ABC 7 about tips to protect your smartphone data.
	Long-time partner VyStar Credit Union offers members a suite of identity management services, including LifeStages^®, FraudScout™, and SocialScout™. VyStar is the first to offer social networking monitoring tool SocialScout. Read about their offerings in this Credit Union Times article and Credit Union Journal article.
	Identity thieves turn to the IRS to make big bucks using your tax return. IDentity Theft 911 Fraud Manager Raul Vargas says this scam is surprisingly easy in this Reuters article.
	Is identity theft unavoidable? IDentity Theft 911 Co-founder and Chairman Adam Levin says it's not a matter of if, but when in this Consumer Affairs article.
	Identity thieves are crazy about Apple products. A flaw in Apple's credit system means thieves are getting iPads, iPods, iPhones, and more on your dime. IDT911 Fraud Investigator Vicki Volkert spotted a trend in our fraud center and immediately alerted media.
	IDT911 Business Development Director and South Carolina resident Nate Spurrier talks about the South Carolina Department of Revenue breach.
	Cybercriminals were a busy bunch in 2012 and security experts predict that this trend won't stop in 2013. Click here to learn what is being predicted as 2013's biggest cyber threats.
	2012 brought a flurry of trends. What will remain strong for 2013? IDentity Theft 911 CEO Matt Cullina weighs in on cyber insurance value-added services.
	Convenience is the catchphrase of the century, but it can come with a hefty price. IDT911 CEO Matt Cullina spoke with WPRI Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan about an emerging scam involving popular online payment merchant Bill Me Later.
	Tax season is right around the corner and experts warn that this year may be the biggest year for tax-related identity theft. IDT911 Chief Privacy Officer Ed Goodman spoke with WJLA on this growing scam.
	Small and mid-size businesses face a host of privacy breach risks - lost laptops, employee theft, weak passwords, and more. Despite the facts, these companies appear to not be sufficiently prepared to avert the potentially costly effects of cyber exposures. IDT911 Chief Privacy Officer Ed Goodman discusses.
	The increased need for cyber liability coverage has spawned a variety of services carriers can offer that add value and attain and retain customers. Regulatory requirements and evolving exposures like social media will keep cyber liability coverage relevant for years to come; read on to learn why it’s a wise investment for agents to start learning – and selling – this coverage now.
	Consumer demand for mobile banking has pushed more credit unions to offer members the ability to check account balances, transfer money, and pay bills using their smart phones. Increased activity doesn't have to mean added risk. Read on to learn security best practices.
	Oversharing on social media gets scary. Twitter users post pics of their credit and debit cards, giving scammers an ideal opportunity for fraud.
	Your agents are your allies - learn how they help you identify and address the risks your small business faces.
	When you take a vacation, identity thieves take notice. Read up on tips to follow when you indulge in some R&R.
	Identity thieves are using sophisticated means to get your personal information and steal your tax refund. Identity Theft 911 Co-founder and Chairman Adam Levin explains.
	Is it secure to swipe your credit card in a taxi? IDT911 Chief Information Security Officer Ondrej Krehel weighs in.
	1 in 20 Americans have been victims of identity theft. IDT911 Co-founder and Chairman Adam Levin explains why and how to decrease your risk.
	Tax- and wage-related fraud topped the list of identity theft complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission in 2011, according to a report released February 28 (report). Brush up on these tips to ward off tax fraud.
	No longer just for large companies, Matt Cullina, Identity Theft 911 CEO, discusses the importance of data breach insurance for small and midsize businesses. Read more.
	Identity Theft 911 Chief Information Security Officer Ondrej Krehel comments on the top 12 phones most vulnerable to mobile malware, all of which run on the Android operating system. Read more.
	While most banks would benefit from devising a plan to meet their specific security needs, there are also fundamental steps banks can take to improve data risk management. Identity Theft 911 SVP, Data Risk Management, Brian McGinley outlines ten ways to avoid data loss. Read more.
	The severity of foster children identity theft was met with skepticism by The Providence Journal. In this article, Matt Cullina, Identity Theft 911 CEO, and leaders from children organizations, respond. Read more.
	Identity Theft 911 CEO Matt Cullina sits down for an in-depth Q&A. Learn how he mixes his passion of helping businesses solve identity management crises to helping foster youth with the same issue. Read more.
	Insurance agencies manage a lot of data and oftentimes hit the road with laptop or smartphone in-hand. Learn how to best protect them and their customers from hacked or stolen personal information. Read more.
	Cloud computing is seeded with business opportunities, but it also presents emerging liabilities for insurers. Identity Theft 911 breaks down the risks by sector and examines which liabilities insurers may face. Read more.
	Now is the time for your credit union to implement one of the most effective security strategies in mobile fraud prevention: member and staff education. Read more.
	What's with all these data breaches? Read more.
	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney alerted 34,000 account holders that personal information like their Social Security number has been exposed due to a breach. What have we learned from all this? Read more.
	Children typically don't check or monitor their credit report, which makes a child's Social Security number appealing to thieves. CEO Matt Cullina talks to NetBanker about child identity theft and how to stay safe. Read more.
	Small and mid-sized businesses often overlook the cyber threats and vulnerabilities within their organization. Learn ways to protect yourself and your customers. Read more.
	Drugs couriers have identified a source that makes them less detectable to law enforcement: prepaid debit and credit cards. Read more.
	One in seven cases of identity theft involves a family member or friend. Dubbed 'friendly fraud', beware of this frustrating and expensive crime. Read more.