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Jennifer Leach, a consumer education specialist with the Federal Trade Commission, talks to CBS News Reporter Paula Reid about keeping your identity and your money safe during the holiday season.
What you should know before opening your hearts and wallets this holiday season.
With another major Internet security breach revealed, experts are again advising users to change their passwords. CNET.com’s Sumi Das reports on how to better manage your passwords to keep them safe, and looks at technology that could soon replace them.
Security analysts are concerned the Russian crime ring behind an Internet security breach could ultimately sell the stolen personal data, exposing bank accounts and leading to identity theft. Jeff Pegues reports.
In the largest known online security breach to date, at least 420,000 websites were hacked by a central Russian crime ring. CNET.com editor-at-large Tim Stevens joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the severity of the situation.
What does the "blank slate" of your child's Social Security card offer identity thieves? Lindsey Boerma reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Richard Cordray offers some tips for consumers after cyber-hacking breaches at major retailers like Target.
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.
Most Americans are unaware of how vulnerable they are to identity theft. Security expert Paul Viollis shows CBS News' Jessica Hartogs how we can be taken advantage of in our everyday activities.
IRS watchdogs are calling the rise in identity theft targeting tax returns "a growing epidemic." CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss protecting yourself against the threat.
More secure technology exists and is used by many nations, but not yet in the U.S. Ko Im explains why.
Recent cyber break-ins at major retail stores boast several notable hallmarks
Uncle Sam stops tons of fake products and services every day, but plenty still make it to the marketplace -- here's how to spot a ripoff
As tech-savvy thieves target your credit card data, everyone from the U.S. Secret Service to Apple is fighting back
As the holiday season gears up, an emerging kind of online fraud poses risks to merchants and consumers alike
As the busy holiday shopping season gears up, a few simple measures are often enough to keep consumers safe
A Federal Trade Commission consumer expert has some tips on keeping your money and identity safe during the holidays
Consumer watchdog warns that fraudsters are targeting people who use major retailers' websites
Security experts offer some surprising ways to stay one step ahead of the hackers
