Cyber Security

When your card data may have been stolen by hackers in a data breach, it's no time to panic, but do be vigilant and ready to take action if unauthorized charges show up.

When your card data may have been stolen by hackers in a data breach, it's no time to panic, but do be vigilant and ready to take action if unauthorized charges show up.

You know that little padlock in the corner of your web browser? Turns out your connection may not have been so secure, so it's time to change your passwords.

A move to strip Social Security numbers from military IDs is underway, but millions of old cards will leave soldiers vulnerable to ID thieves for years to come.

Divorce can wreak havoc on your finances, especially when a former spouse racked up a lot of debt during the marriage. 

Here are two simple rules to follow when developing hacker-proof passwords. 

You have more control over identity theft than you think you do.

It's become the norm for school districts to turn over sensitive student data to outside "cloud computing" companies, a practice that has ignited concerns about student privacy.

When identity fraud victims know their imposters, it can tear through both  relationships and financial well-being.

If a phisher reeled in or bought information of yours – like emails, addresses or phone numbers -- compromised in the Heartbleed hack, what should you watch for? 

After having your identity stolen, one of the biggest problems you’re likely to face is having trouble getting new loans or credit cards, because the thief has damaged your credit score.

Even with nonstop social networking, 20-somethings can use these tips to avoid ID fraud.

Identity thieves are following the money when it comes to selecting their next victim. Here's why the wealthy can be easy targets with big paydays.

When it comes to protecting our identities, many of us are looking to play defense when we should be playing offense. 

Forget everything you think you know about crime. It will be obsolete in 20 years. Today’s criminals are limited by physical proximity, skill and daring. Future criminals won’t face any such restrictions. Get ready.

Businesses that accept stolen credit card information may be on the hook for a refund. But the thief is the one who broke the law -- and cardholders need to take steps to prevent further damage.

Data breaches lead to a renewed push toward chip-enabled cards, but experts warn they are not the ultimate cure.

It’s the dirty secret in banking. Bank employees often steal personal account information from bank customers so as to rob money from bank accounts or commit fraud via identity theft, and few banks seem immune.

Phishing, scamming and stolen identity problems — we have all heard about them. But how do you ensure that you don’t become a victim?

While the crackdown on digital currencies has helped thwart some major hard-crime operations, crime through Trojans to nab critical banking data nevertheless remains a problem.