What the "blank slate" of a child's Social Security card offers identity thieves
What does the "blank slate" of your child's Social Security card offer identity thieves? Lindsey Boerma reports.
What does the "blank slate" of your child's Social Security card offer identity thieves? Lindsey Boerma reports.
With limited police attention and decentralized record-keeping, medical ID theft can be relatively easy pickings for criminals
Identity thieves can target a lot more than your credit cards -- sometimes medical records are vulnerable too. Marie-Helen Maras of John Jay College of Criminal Justice explains what can happen in cases of medical ID theft, and how to find out if your data has been compromised.
Company: Thieves didn't break through its security, but got log-ins and passwords from other data breaches, key loggers and malware
In addition to disputing fraudulent charges, you may need to clean up your credit report
From calling the correct agency, to seeking a damage control program, Credit.com co-founder Adam Levin explains what to do if you’ve become a victim of identity theft.
Law enforcement struggles to keep up as identity thieves target Americans in new and different ways
Identity theft poses a major challenge to the criminal justice system. And as identity thieves get more creative and technologically savvy, the consequences can be a lot more damaging than just a few charges on a credit card. Marie-Helen Maras, associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the author of "Computer Forensics: Cybercriminals, Laws and Evidence," tells CBS News why these kinds of crimes are so difficult to solve.
The agency's Internet Crime Complaint Center reports a sharp increase in complaints about identity theft. Here's what you can do
Thieves have designed virtually invisible card skimmers that can steal your data and PIN
Roman Valerevich Seleznev accused of hacking into servers and international carding forum websites to steal credit card data
Here are some things you should do to cut the chances of ID theft and detect when your personal info is used fraudulently
As the threat of identity theft continues to rise, CBS MoneyWatch contributor and financial adviser Ray Martin shares some easy tips to protect yourself against fraud.
More than 34 million American adults have been victims of identify theft. High-tech thieves from around the world are stealing billions. Alexander Trowbridge traces the stunning rise of ID theft.
With data breaches now constant and victims losing patience, CBS News looks at just how big the problem has become
Retailing giant, still hurting from fallout after the massive data breach, is looking for a new information chief
Mary Kirby, the CEO of Runway Girl Network, joins MoneyWatch's Amey Stone to discuss how some airlines' in-flight transaction methods leave them open to credit card fraud, and what the industry is doing to combat the problem.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director offers some tips for consumers after breaches at major retailers like Target
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray offers some tips for consumers after cyber-hacking breaches at major retailers like Target.
Agents are tracking and hunting down hackers brazenly using online chat rooms to sell Social Security numbers, credit cards and methods for defeating antiviral software
The Federal Trade Commission says 14 percent of all complaints it received last year were related to ID theft
Security response firm Mandiant shows CBS News' Lindsey Boerma the malware that cyber attackers are using to breach major retailers like Target and Neiman Marcus.
Data breach helped push fourth-quarter profit down 46 percent; also, sales fell 5.3 percent as the breach scared off customers
Recent cyber break-ins at major retail stores boast several notable hallmarks
CEO of security consulting firm shares advice to prevent credit card fraud and identity theft
Discover the best smart grills that make your outdoor grilling easier and more fool-proof than ever.
From Hey Dude shoes to a luxury toilet upgrade, Sam's Club shoppers are going wild for these trending products.
BJ's Wholesale Club normally costs $55 per year, but new members can get their first year free (after reward).
Traveling on a budget? You'll feel luxurious using these affordable travel items that cost $50 or less.
Consider upgrading to an 8K resolution smart TV to experience TV shows, movies and live sports like never before.
Snag some great deals at Walmart, whether you want some new tech gadgets, home goods or spring cleaning supplies.
These TikTok-famous electric scrubbers will cut your spring cleaning time in half.
Give your patio a makeover this spring for just over $200. But hurry -- this outdoor furniture deal might not last.
These deals won't last long.
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour tells lawmakers that employees who raise concerns about safety issues at the company are "threatened."
NPR had suspended Berliner after he claimed in an essay that the network had "lost America's trust" pushing progressive views.
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.
The author whose "Shopaholic" novels were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" announced she has a rare form of brain cancer.
Hilarie Burton Morgan said personal connections to the government and law enforcement communities inspired her involvement in true crime.
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Renowned New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, celebrated for his performances on global stages, opens up on how his family's firsthand experience with gun violence has shaped his life and music.
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.
Roku said Friday a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts after announcing in March that 15,000 accounts had been exposed by a hack. Emma Roth, a writer for The Verge, joins CBS News with more details.
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.
A major global coral bleaching event is occurring for the second time in 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Derek Manzello, A coral reef ecologist and NOAA reef watch coordinator, joins CBS News with more.
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.
Salvatore Rubino kicked illegal gambling profits to the Genovese crime family, prosecutors say.
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.
In a rare and exclusive interview, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, the island nation's point person in U.S.-Cuba relations, discusses his thoughts on the record number of Cubans processed at the southern border, the findings of a Cuban investigation into Havana Syndrome, and more with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind campaign to help protect children against sexual exploitation online. The new campaign, Know2Protect, works with partners from the public and private sector to educate parents and their children on how to combat and report exploitation. Jo Ling Kent has more.