Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for April 19th, 2024. I'm Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, we'll discuss Apple's recently launched Journal App and how it could leave your information vulnerable. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter ..read more

Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Weekly Breach Breakdown – supported by Sentilink. This is the episode for the second week of April 2024 and I’m James Lee, the ITRC’s COO. Each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, we dive into what happened with data compromises in the first three months of this year. As you may recall, we ended 2023 with the highest number of publicly reported data compromises in a single year since the ITRC started tracking breach notices in 2005. All forms of compromises, incl ..read more

Welcome to the Fraudian Slip…the Identity Theft Resource Center’s podcast where we talk about all-things identity compromise, crime, and fraud that impact people and businesses. I’m James Lee, the COO of the ITRC - thanks for joining us today. April 15th is not just the deadline for filing federal income taxes for individuals, it is a driving force each year for professional identity criminals and tax cheats alike. With about 10 days to file this year’s tax returns or an extension, it’s not too late to become of victim of tax-related identity fraud or avoid becoming one. Follow on LinkedIn: ww ..read more

Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Weekly Breach Breakdown – supported by Sentilink. This is the episode for March 29th, 2024. I’m James Lee, the ITRC’s COO and each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. When it comes to cybersecurity these days, there’s one simple question vexing many people – especially CFOs – and that is this: If we’re spending more on cybersecurity than ever, why aren’t the number of cyber breaches going down? Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter ..read more

Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for March 22nd, 2024. I'm Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, we'll discuss a cyberattack against the UnitedHealth Group. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter ..read more

Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for March 15th, 2024. I'm Alex Achten, Director of Communications & Media Relations of the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, I will discuss one of the most talked about topics in recent months – AI voice cloning scams. The rise in those deceiving scams gives a new meaning to the song "Voices Inside My Head," which debuted in the 1980's. I know I sang in my last episode…but not this time ..read more

Welcome to the Fraudian Slip…the Identity Theft Resource Center’s podcast where we talk about all-things identity compromise, crime, and fraud that impact people and businesses. I’m James Lee, the COO of the ITRC - thanks for joining us today. This is National Consumer Protection Week, an annual event led by the Federal Trade Commission to highlight the risks of consumers being a victim of fraud and the resources available to them to prevent or recover from fraud. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter ..read more

Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Weekly Breach Breakdown – supported by Sentilink. This is the episode for March 1st, 2024. I’m James Lee, the ITRC’s COO and each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. In history, theology, and literature there are lots of references to items being the “Keys to the Kingdom.” Some item that unlocks treasure or power or knowledge. Sometimes it’s a literal key and other times is a simple gesture or act of kindness. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Foll ..read more

Welcome to the Fraudian Slip…the Identity Theft Resource Center’s podcast where we talk about all-things identity compromise, crime, and fraud that impact people and businesses. I’m Tim Walden and thanks for joining us today. This month’s episode takes us to the recent policy forum in Washington, DC, hosted by the ITRC, the Better Identity Coalition, and the FIDO Alliance – the latter two groups are dedicated to improving identity protection and verification. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter ..read more

Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for February 16th, 2024. I'm Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, we'll discuss a rise in scams involving a tool I’m sure you’re pretty familiar with: Google Search. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter ..read more