MONTPELIER, Vt. (NEWS10/WFFF/AP) – The State of Vermont is offering identity theft protection to more than 100,000 people who received unemployment benefits last year after thousands of tax forms were ...

It’s not always evident when an identity thief steals your personal information. So, it’s wise to stay alert for potential red flags that could indicate your sensitive data has been compromised. One ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The government’s identity proofing and single sign-on tool, Login.gov, is adding passports as a way for people to prove that they are ...

Identity theft is more common than you think, and recovery is achievable if you act efficiently and decisively. Be sure to report your case to your bank, the relevant companies and the FTC, and take ...

Neal O'Farrell is considered one of the world's longest serving cybersecurity and fraud experts, more than 40 years and counting. As head of the Identity Theft Council, he worked with law enforcement ...

Summer vacation is over and children are back to school. Of all the concerns parents have at the start of the new school year, few probably think about the danger of their children becoming victims of ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

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