Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Not only is this a nuisance for the victim, it is a costly crime both for consumers and for businesses.
While identity theft occurs using low-tech methods (i.e., dumpster diving), the wide-spread use of the Internet has increased ID theft at an alarming rate.
Arizona is #1!
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Arizona has had the dubious distinction of being the identity theft capital of the United States for several years. Out of 100,000 Arizonans, more than 147 will have their identities stolen (the next closest state is Nevada with 120 per 100,000). As a result, ua.InfoSec especially wants to raise awareness on the risk of identity theft, and what measures can be taken to reduce that risk.
UA Presentations
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FROM RUSSIA WITHOUT LOVE: Identity Theft & Phishing (Video presentation) (PowerPoint presentation)
Resources
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Unintentional Disclosure - September 08, n. 1 – Sec-U-R-IT-y Tips Monthly Newsletter (MS-ISAC)
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Safeguarding Your Data - September 08, n. 2 – Sec-U-R-IT-y Tips Monthly Newsletter (MS-ISAC)
- Identity Theft Brochure - FTC
- Minimize Your Risk - FTC
- Consumer Resources for Identity Theft - FTC
- Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft - FTC
- Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft - FTC
- What to Do If Your Personal Info Has Been Compromised - FTC
- Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft - US CERT
- ID Theft Quick Facts - OnGuardOnline.gov
- Identity Theft and Identity Fraud - U.S. Department of Justice
- Identity Theft Repair Kit - Arizona Attorney General's Office
