Identity theft has become a significant concern in recent years, with public institutions increasingly becoming the target of cybercriminals. Personal data is exposed from breaches in healthcare ...

Who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud? All of us — -- The other day a reporter asked me who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud. I ...

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ...

In 2014, nearly 9 million patient health records were breached in 164 reported incidents. By March 2015, that number had increased tenfold. In fact, it is estimated that one in three health records ...

Identity theft happens every 22 seconds in the U.S. and now, artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers. What used to be rough Photoshop jobs has evolved into slick, AI-generated IDs ...

Enterprise security is having an identity crisis. Attackers aren't going after zero-day exploits on a server or an operating ...

Why your identity may be a target for crooks after you pass away. Credit scores can be ruined if you are mistakenly reported as deceased. Getty Images — -- Take your driver’s license out of your ...

With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

A bombshell whistleblower is sounding the alarm on what could be the biggest risk to Social Security data in history. Charles Borges, chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA), ...

CNBC Select has named the best identity theft protection services, all of which offer at least $1 million in insurance.