identity theft

Microsoft Corp. and its partners from the financial services industry have successfully executed a coordinated global action against some of the most notorious cybercrime operations that fuel online fraud and identity theft.

The new French national ID card is expected to protect against identity theft and offers a new way to interact with administration services. However, to open a digital world for French citizens, the government has to focus on smart card readers' deployment.

With the evolution of information technology, government bodies have come to realize that citizen interaction can, and should, be moved from the physical to the digital sphere.

Despite being aware of security threats, the risky online behavior of young adults can negatively affect their future career prospects and financial standings, while leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. This is according to a new survey commissioned by RSA, The Security Division of EMC.