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Boosting Healthcare Security with Smart Cards
s it “smart.” That chip is a powerful minicomputer that can be programmed in different ways to boost security. Data and applications can be securely stored and accessed on the chip, enabling secure da…
Old Credit Card Technology Facilitates Skimming Fraud
of time to determine whether an alternative payment methods is available. Robert Siciliano, personal security and identity theft expert adviser to Just Ask Gemalto, discusses credit and debit card fra…
Lost and Stolen Wallets Lead To Identity Theft
A friend called me in a panic because she had lost her wallet, which contained her driver’s license, credit cards, debit card, store cards, and her Social Security card. (You should never carry your …
Identity Theft Expert and Speaker on Personal Security Says the Behavior and Attributes of Security-Enhanced Credit Cards Must Be Simple for Users
…ls to prevent and detect credit card fraud. Robert Siciliano, a widely televised and quoted personal security and identity theft expert, commended the idea of such a card, but said simpler solutions a…
Bill Would Remove Social Security Numbers From Medicare Cards
The most basic advice for protecting your own identity is to protect your Social Security number. The obvious solution is simply never to disclose your number, but this is silly, since, depending on …
How Much Longer Does the Magstripe Have?
…ng and writing technology, results in billions of dollars in theft and fraud. EAST, the European ATM Security Team, recently released European ATM crime statistics for January through June of 2010. Ap…
Being Proactive Isn’t Living In Fear — Smart Home Solution
…nvironment” Paranoia is a loss of control and persistent overwhelm. Taking control of one’s personal security is the complete opposite of paranoia. It’s a balanced perspective knowing that yes, these …
Britain Scrapping National Identification Card
ication process once and for all with the REAL ID Act, which will likely be squashed under Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who has proposed a repeal of the act. This is due to the amoun…
Debit Cards at Risk for Identity Theft
to notice the difference unless the skimmer is of poor quality, or the civilian has a unique eye for security. Often, the thieves will mount a small pinhole camera somewhere near the ATM, perhaps in a…
Banks and Credit Card Issuers Move Toward Chip and PIN
ting] the requirement for eligible merchants to annually validate their compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard for any year in which at least 75% of the merchant’s Visa transactions originate …
How to Prevent Gift Card Scams
…money. Cash it in. Whenever receiving a gift card, spend it ASAP. Robert Siciliano personal and home security specialist to Home Security Source discussing home security and identity theft on TBS Movi…
Debit Cards Fraud Means Difficult Recovery
its and withdrawals. But I only use it around two or three times a month. Robert Siciliano, personal security expert contributor to Just Ask Gemalto, discusses credit and debit card fraud on CNBC. (Di…
Replacing Stolen Passports and Credit Cards
…e is that you cannot rely on others to protect you. You are ultimately responsible for your personal security. Fortunately, she is a resourceful person and was able to handle the crisis quickly and ef…
Why Debit Cards Are a Nightmare
edit. In most cases, it prevents new accounts from being opened in your name. This makes your Social Security number useless to a potential identity thief. 2. Invest in Intelius identity theft protect…
“Flash Attacks” Make Big Money for Debit and Credit Card Scammers
…for the average user to recognize a skimmer unless it is of poor quality, or the user has an eye for security. Often, the thieves will hide a small pinhole camera in a brochure holder, light bar, mirr…
Top 5 Credit/Debit Card Skimming Attacks
… remotely. It’s almost impossible for civilians to know the difference unless they have an eye for security, or the skimmer is of poor quality. Often, the thieves will hide a small pinhole camera in…
Are Contactless Payment Methods Secure?
…chnology. The bad guys’ intentions are to exploit these vulnerabilities for ill-gotten gain, and the security professionals’ are to make the technology more secure. A white hat hacker demonstrated som…