These breakins are wonderful for the identity protection services in the US.
VeriSign said it would focus on expanding its Web security business, like identity protection and authentication services.
Ostensibly used for identity protection, Social Security number abuse has led to increased stalking and even murder.
Online credit card fraud alone cost the UK £223.8m in 2007, according to the online identity protection company Garlik.
I have an identity protection insurance policy, but the insurer said I must deal with Experian directly.
Consumers typically paid £30 a year for credit card protection and £80 a year for so-called identity protection.
Operated by a network of volunteers, Tor provides encryption and identity protection, allowing users to avoid surveillance and traffic interception as well as circumvent internet censorship.
Smart cards are used for dozens of different applications, including electronic identity protection, credit and debit cards and cellular phone payment and identity systems.
Cora Han, an attorney in the privacy and identity protection division at the FTC, said that companies involved with the IoT should consider "data minimisation" a priority.
A similar service for potentially more sensitive information — like credit card and Social Security numbers — is available through AllClearID, an identity protection service.
"We believe this will be a good outcome for customers who may have been mis-sold the card and identity protection policies".
