Identity theft a growing concern

[rpm]

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=5063

 

[Tns]

"People remain the greatest security risk though,"

hell people are mostly ignorant or just plain stupid.

 

[bwana]

I'm sorry but the average person is more at risk from a little dumpster diving than "new viruses, worms and Trojans".

Who here uses a shredder?

 

[Syndyre]

I'm sorry but the average person is more at risk from a little dumpster diving than "new viruses, worms and Trojans".

Who here uses a shredder?

I don't but we all probably should I guess.

 

[noswal]

I've got a shredder, cost just over R100.

A flaw in ITC credit bureau which I experienced means someone be it incompetent or malicious can change your indentity. When I made an application for a credit card, because the person taking my application didn't correctly spell, my names were changed. My phone numbers have also been changed before and so in effect me. Fortunately I check my report but have to fax ITC my ID to prove who I am - in other words, if you as a company employee in a position to do this can recreate an identity to match a criminal intent

 

[Tns]

I'm sorry but the average person is more at risk from a little dumpster diving than "new viruses, worms and Trojans".

Who here uses a shredder?

i don't use one, but sensative info gets torn apart into lotsa bits,nice relaxing too!

 

[bwana]

i don't use one, but sensative info gets torn apart into lotsa bits,nice relaxing too!

Feeding the beast (shredder) has a calming effect too. Glad to hear you make the effort.

Next I want one of those shredders that does cd's too

 

[Tns]

Feeding the beast (shredder) has a calming effect too. Glad to hear you make the effort.

Next I want one of those shredders that does cd's too

yeah! it's shreds just about anything