December 19, 2007 12:58 PM PST
Security Bites Podcast: Some truth behind identity theft
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Robert Vamosi talks with data loss expert Dan Geer about identity theft.
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With holiday shopping upon us, many share a common concern: is it safe to shop online? The answer, of course, is "that depends." Not all online (or even brick and mortar) stores practice safe security practices. And even those that do may have third-party partners--for processing orders or credit cards--that are not secure. We see the numbers--47 million customers of TJX had their credit card data stolen--but the reality is more complex.
This week, CNET's Robert Vamosi talks with Dan Geer, CTO of Verdasys, a data loss prevention company, who says the overall numbers may not be that bad. Why? Because some people have had their personal data stolen many times. It could be that they were unlucky in choosing who they did business with. But the problem might not be with the primary retailer; the problem might be with someone that retailer does business with down the line.
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