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It’s the season of giving, but make sure you don’t give identity thieves the gift of your personal information.

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Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ID theft in the first half of 2025 — that’s nearly 200,000 more reports ...

In 2025, your smartphone is so much more than just a communication device. It's your bank, your doctor, your ID, your camera, your travel assistant, and your memory keeper. It stores everything from ...

In 2023, more than 350 million were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a national identity crime nonprofit. Personal information taken in data breaches can be ...

Tax season is never a fun time for anyone. I know I always get a little stressed out when I have to do my taxes; however, I can't imagine how stressful it must be for those who get scammed while doing ...

VPNs operate through two primary mechanisms — IP address masking and data encryption. When you connect to a VPN, it hides your real IP address by assigning you a new one from its server network, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. It’s that time again, when predictions for cybersecurity trends in the coming year begin to ...

Vacations are supposed to be a time for relaxation, fun, and rejuvenation, but for some, they can lead to increased stress and vulnerability due to identity theft. According to Federal Trade ...

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The holiday season is a prime opportunity for scammers looking to take advantage of the festive spirit. Protect yourself by unwrapping these financial resources in the Prosper Wise portal of JHU's ...