Entries by Robert Siciliano

Identity Theft Expert and MyLaptopGPS: Research on Financial Services Firms’ Data-Storing Practices Suggests Consequences of Laptop Theft Could be Severe

January 14, 2009 in /by

(BOSTON, Mass. – Jan. 14, 2009 – IDTheftSecurity.com) New research from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has revealed a number of worrisome trends in data security among financial services firms. The findings mean laptop computer security is as important as ever, according to widely televised and quoted personal security and identity theft expert Robert Siciliano. With the amount…

Identity Theft Expert Speaker; TJX Hacker Sentenced To 30 Years In Turkish Prison

January 9, 2009 in /by

Identity Theft Expert Speaker Robert Siciliano CEO www.IDTheftSecurity.com comments; WOW WOW WOW!! Ever see the movie “Papillon” with Dustin Hoffman? “Yaz” is screwed. Justice is served. Criminal Hackers, Carders globally are scratching their collective heads. Coordination by authorities cooperating worldwide is truly getting impressive. It still bothers the heck out of me that the creditors…

Identity Theft Speaker Expert; Data protection trumps threat pursuit in SMBs’ 2009 security spending

January 8, 2009 in /by

Identity Theft Protection Expert Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com comments on; Data protection trumps threat pursuit in SMBs’ 2009 security spending Lovely. A “full percentage point”. Enterprise networks continue to get harder dropping millions into security. SMBs are investing a full percentage point, which if you didnt already chuckle is like saying “we are doing NOTHING”.…

Identity Theft Expert Speaker;SENATORS GREGG AND FEINSTEIN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN MEASURE TO COMBAT IDENTITY THEFT AND PROTECT PRIVACY

January 7, 2009 in /by

Identity Theft Expert Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com comments Grandstanding is when politicians get up on a podium and tie in their name with laws that may get them re-elected. This particular piece of legislation has that smell. Identity theft protection and identity theft prevention begins with authentication and finishes with accountability. Putting a band-aid on…

Identity Theft Expert Speaker; Health center workers used deceased patient info to apply for loans

December 28, 2008 in /by

Identity Theft Expert Speaker Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.com discusses Health center workers used deceased patient info to apply for loans. Medical identity theft  means lots of things depending on how the person was victimized. Generally something needs to impact the person medical record. In other cases it may impact their health insurance. The thief may gain…