In 2014, nearly 9 million patient health records were breached in 164 reported incidents. By March 2015, that number had increased tenfold. In fact, it is estimated that one in three health records ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - About 22% of Americans have been victims of identity theft, which is millions of victims each year. The BBB says it’s a huge problem that’s growing by the day. We spoke to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals alarming new information about the financial and emotional toll that identity theft and related fraud and ...

It’s Monday morning and your week appears to be off to a very bad start. You just received a call from a law enforcement officer. A patient’s identity has been stolen, and the information breach was ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says identity theft can happen to anyone and can take many forms. The agency and its partners are ...

Identity theft remains a major issue across the country and one of the biggest ways criminals get your information is through documents that aren't properly disposed of. Amie Mitchell with the Better ...

Our survey of 1,500 identity theft victims reveals total financial losses, common fraud types, and how identity theft impacts daily life.

Identity theft is a growing concern, and as tax season approaches, there’s increased risk that people will be victims of tax return fraud—when scammers attempt to file under other people’s names and ...