| Guardian Analytics Delivers Real-Time Online Fraud Prevention With ...
LOS ALTOS, Calif., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian Analytics, Inc. today announced the release of FraudMAP(TM), its fraud prevention solution for protecting online accounts from fraud and identity theft. Providing comprehensive online channel risk management, FraudMAP delivers fraud detection, forensics and ongoing risk monitoring based on strong analytics and rich, predictive models of individual behavior. The unique solution was built from the ground up to automatically detect new online fraud threats without requiring fraud rules development or algorithm training. "Online accounts continue to be under attack from constantly evolving threats designed to steal account holder assets and information. These threats put the integrity of the online channel at risk and jeopardize the growth of online business," said Tom Miltonberger, president and CEO, Guardian Analytics.
Officials: Take action to prevent identity theft
Anyone can become a victim of identity theft.Each year, identity theft affects about 9 million Americans, according to information released by the Federal Trade Commission. In fact, the problem is so widespread that President George W. Bush recently commissioned a task force to identify solutions to the issue.The April 2007 report, titled "Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan," concluded that reducing opportunities for identity theft and increasing public awareness were two of the most vital steps in reducing the number of victims."Only a comprehensive and fully coordinated strategy to combat identity theft — one that encompasses effective prevention, public awareness and education, victim assistance, and law enforcement measures, and that fully engages federal, state, and local authorities and the private sector — will have any chance of solving the problem," the report said.Last year, more than 17,700 fraud and identity theft cases were reported in Florida, according to a recent press release from the Florida Attorney General's Office.
DataPlay Takes Leadership Role in TCG's New Optical Storage Subgroup
LONGMONT, Colo., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- DPHI, Inc. / DataPlay, a leader in advanced optical storage solutions, announced today its leadership of the Optical Storage Subgroup (OSS) within Trusted Computing Group's Storage Work Group (SWG). In this role, DataPlay will help set the design for the world's first optical burner to support Trusted Computing Group's storage specification. "We are pleased to contribute to the Trusted Computing Group and its Storage Work Group. There is a large market opportunity for a 'trusted optical drive,' which will serve as a remedy for data loss and identity theft. In a 2006 study conducted by Ponemon Institute LLC, 81% of companies it surveyed had lost one or more laptop computers containing sensitive information. A related study by the same group found 74% of organizations that experienced a data breach lost customers.
Identity theft bill will help in battle
The federal government just introduced proposed amendments to the Criminal Code to provide more tools to fight identity theft. This bill is a welcome addition to fight this growing problem. Privacy advocates support this effort, but say it is not the only solution. They point out the need to do a better job of stemming the flow of personal information into the wrong hands in the first place. This includes not keeping personal information one doesn't need, better security, attention to privacy and security issues at the board level, and better training and awareness in the trenches. The bill's preamble states: "This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create a new offence of identity theft, of trafficking in identity information and of unlawful possession or trafficking in certain government-issued identity documents, to clarify and expand certain offences related to identity theft and identity fraud, to exempt certain persons from liability for certain forgery offences, and to allow for an order that the offender make restitution to a victim of identity theft or identity fraud for the expenses associated with rehabilitating their identity." The bill adds to current forgery offences by making illegal the preparatory steps to forgery of collecting, possessing and trafficking in identity information.
The 41st Parameter Certifies Product Compliance to Address New ID Theft Regulatory Guidance for U.S. and Global Banks
The 41st Parameter today confirmed its industry leading fraud prevention solution, FraudNet, has proven effective in addressing recent ID Theft regulatory guidance (http://www.occ.gov/ftp/release/2007-122.htm). This guidance directs financial service providers to develop a program for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft. In summary, a Financial Services organization must: The 41st Parameter's FraudNet solution is an established platform, which directly addresses these requirements. FraudNet is currently implemented at several of the world's top tier banks and credit card companies, effectively identifying and combating online ID theft for both new and existing accounts. One critical area where the new ID Theft compliance may be challenging is online instant account opening, where fraudsters can leverage compromised identities and avoid setting off traditional red-flags.
Historic move leaves place for Elgin Marbles
FOR 25 centuries they have stood atop the Acropolis in Greece, treasured among the most exquisite artefacts of the ancient world. The priceless marble carvings and sculptures have withstood wars and earthquakes, looters, pollution and storms. Yesterday, the painstaking process began to remove the first of them from the Parthenon on Acropolis Hill in the centre of Athens to a new purpose-built museum below. .
Ayoon Wa Azan (Anti-Semitic Jihad)
The warmongers led the campaign for war against Iraq; the role of Paul Wolfowitz and Douglas Feith in the Pentagon's Office of Special Plans cannot be overemphasized. The war might not have been possible without the alternative, and absolutely fabricated, intelligence provided by the pro-Israeli cabal. A million Iraqis and over 4000 American and allied troops would have been alive today had it not been for the big lie. Even after Iraq was shown to have no nuclear programme or a relationship with Al Qaeda, even after the death and destruction of the country, Senator Joe Lieberman and extremists of his ilk continue to support the war. Why not? Only Arabs and Muslim are being killed, along with a few Americans sacrificed by so-called Americans on the altar of Israeli security. The warmongers are now agitating for war against Iran which can never threaten the U.S., a fact as solid as saying that the sun rises from the East.
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