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Safemedia Warns of More P2p Identity Theft in Aftermath of Seattle Criminal Indictment

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:25:07 +0000

Safemedia Warns of More P2p Identity Theft in Aftermath of Seattle Criminal Indictment

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Safemedia Warns of More P2p Identity Theft in Aftermath of Seattle Criminal Indictment

By: George S. Mc Quade III

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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Safemedia Warns of More P2p Identity Theft in Aftermath of Seattle Criminal Indictment

Boca Raton, Fla. – SafeMedia, citing a Sept. 7, 2007 Seattle indictment, believes it is the first case involving P2P networks. U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Seattle Police indicted Gregory Thomas Kopiloff of Seattle for allegedly using information on tax returns, bank statements and credit reports to obtain identity information to defraud consumers, banks and retailers.

According to their investigation, thousands of potential criminals each day use P2P networks to steal consumer information necessary to commit identity theft and fraud.

SafeMedia’s P2PD solutions guarantees complete Identity theft protection for any computer connected to a government, corporate or university network, cable or DSL modem that has a P2P client installed. SafeMedia’s P2PD technology is the only solution that can guarantee complete protection of your computer from identity theft associated with contaminated Peer 2 Peer networks. SafeMedia’s P2PD eliminates the threat of criminals who are using encrypted or non encrypted contaminated P2P networks to steal government, corporate and personal identity information.

“Most people who use P2P networks don’t even know that they have exposed sensitive government, corporate and personal, financial, and health information and this indictment on an alleged Seattle fraud ring shows what a group of ID thieves could do if they grab your information,” said President/COO Pasquale Giordano, SafeMedia Corp.

“SafeMedia’s P2P Disaggregator (P2PD) Solutions is the only solution that can guarantee that criminals using P2P network clients can never access government, corporate or personal records,”

he said.

According to a four-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court, Thomas Kopiloff used Limewire, Soulseek and other “peer-to-peer” file-sharing programs to troll other computers for financial information, which he used to open credit cards for an online shopping spree. The report said he bought more than $73,000 worth of goods online, then resold those items at steep discounts and kept the proceeds.

This is not the first time that thieves using P2P networks have stolen personal identity information. Pfizer lost more than 15,000 employee records to inadvertent filesharing by an employee on a contaminated P2P network. They are now facing a class action lawsuit by their employees.

SafeMedia technology “P2P Disaggregator (P2PD)” is a unique technology that eliminates all the threats of contaminated Peer-To-Peer (P2P) networks. SafeMedia’s technology makes it impossible for a computer to contact or be contacted by a contaminated P2P network.

It prevents uploading and downloading of any files to contaminated P2P networks — the primary sources of identity theft and illegal digital copyrighted file sharing. SafeMedia solution never invades user privacy and allows all legitimate P2P networks and Internet traffic to pass unencumbered at network speeds.

“SafeMedia’s P2PD technology is embedded in DSL and cable modems in the home or work environment

or as a subnet appliance to protect government, corporate or university networks.” This installation model eliminates any network latency and eliminates bandwidth consumption at a subnet level associated with contaminated P2P networks. The end result is a safer, faster Internet experience for all users and a network

that consumes less bandwidth,” explained Giordano.

Federal prosecutors say Kopiloff was allegedly responsible for stealing dozens of consumer identities, then using those identities to purchase goods for resale, counterfeit checks, and set-up fraudulent online bank accounts. Unlike previous ID and fraud cases, the man arrested allegedly used peer-to-peer or P2P file sharing networks to find his victim’s tax returns, credit reports, and bank statements by searches made through P2P file sharing networks. He is charged with mail fraud, accessing a protected computer, and two counts of aggravated identity theft. Authorities allege he victimized at least 83 people.

This Summer Retired General Wesley Clark labeled P2P networks as the “next national security threat.”

CEO & Chairman, Safwat Fahmy, SafeMedia Corp. couldn’t agree more. “If teenagers are filesharing music or movies (over P2P networks), who knows how many criminals might be sharing the family’s personal information, credit cards, bank passwords and social security numbers with scheme operators who buy them,” said Fahmy, who created Clouseau®, a practical and cost effective technology to stop illegal file sharing on contaminated P2P networks. “I don’t think parents would allow their children to download free music or movies over P2P networks if they knew their kids were also sharing family photo files or personal information with everyone,” he noted.

“A recent landmark ruling by an Arizona court, Atlantic v. Howell, means that anyone who has P2P programs on their computer connected to a contaminated P2P network (even without downloading files) is committing copyright infringement since the only reason to have the programs is to make copyrighted files available to all other users,” said Pasquale Giordano, president & COO, SafeMedia Corp.

“Unknowing Internet users are duped into breaking the law and jeopardizing their standing and their futures as law-abiding citizens,” explained Fahmy. “Even when parents know that their children are using popular sites like LimeWire, eMule, uTorrent and dozens of others, most of them are not techies enough to understand these illegal P-2-P networks features,” explained Fahmy. “The problem is, on the surface they appear to be so easy to use; parents believe that they are safe.”

SafeMedia estimates more than 700 contaminated P2P networks facilitate 70 million illegal downloads daily.

SafeMedia’s technology solution does not require users to install anything on their computers to be protected.

[Editors: For more information about SafeMedia Corp.’s new product line visit: www.SafeMedia.com.]

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More Info on Identity Theft

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:29:33 +0000

Identity theft refers to the misappropriation of your identity and that too without your consent or knowledge, which in turn leads to the loss of critical personal or business information including key banking data, user name and password, credit card or debit card number, passport, and social security number. In other words, identity theft is a process in which someone else steals your valid personal information for his or her personal gain by emptying your bank account as well as piling up credit in your name, thereby causing huge loss to you. As per the survey by Federal Trade Commission (FTC), more than 10 million people are affected as a result of identity theft per year in the US. In fact, identity theft has now become the nation’s one of the fastest growing crimes.

Among the different types of identity theft are credit / financial identity theft, medical identity theft, driver’s license identity theft, social security identity theft, and character identity theft. Credit or financial identity theft involves using your credit card and that too without your permission or authorization. This may be utilized for a number of purposes, from opening a new card in your name to buying a new home or vehicle with a bank loan in your name. This in turn not only balls up your life but also affects your credit score. Included in the medical identity theft is stealing your health insurance information by someone else to get a treatment for themselves at the hospital.

In the case of driver’s license identity theft, some one uses your driver’s license details for fraudulent activities, which in some instances may be to buy a new car in your name. Equally distressing is identity theft due to the stealing of critical documents like social security card. Identity theft also occurs due to employment fraud, loan fraud, and government fraud. In addition, the victims as a result of online identity theft are also increasing.

In fact, whatever be the reason of identity theft, the after affects of identity theft can create a complete mayhem in one’s life, as it may lead to a number of such problems as losing of life savings and reputation. Some even lose their job and freedom as a result of identity theft. According to a recent study by credit card companies, more than 43% of identity theft is obtained through stolen wallets. Hence, prevention is the best way to protect yourselves from situations like pickpocketing and identity theft. As such, never carry more money or more than one credit card in your wallet. Likewise, it is not advisable to carry information like social security number or ATM card pin number in your wallet.

Steve Cabouli introducing the new Technology wallet named iWallet, that uses biometric finger print reader to identify the owner of the wallet. This wallet is specially designed as to reduce identity theft. Buy iWallet now at $299!

Identity Theft Explained – Know More About This New Crime

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:24:47 +0000

Suppose you get robbed as you walk down the street, trying to get to your house. Suddenly out of nowhere, a person runs right to you, knocks you over and makes off with your wallet or purse and before you really register in your brain what has happened, they are gone.

Now what do you do? It is like a bad movie scene and it seems as if this type of crime will get worse and worse.

Why that may be you ask?

With this new technological age, thieves don’t have to rob a person face to face, nor rob a bank and other establishments. Why? Getting the person’s information in obtaining employment, credit and bank accounts and other ways to get money or credit, does this.

This activity, called Identity Theft, is so common that it has already affected millions of victims in the United States and Canada. Over the past few years, news stories about it have been reported. These stories make people aware of the crime. Also, campaigns and laws have been pass to build up the public’s awareness as well as to combat the growing problem.

In September 2003, the Federal Trade Commission said that people who become victims of identity theft spend an average of $1,400 and close to 200 hours just cleaning up the damage to their personal and financial character.

The only catch is once this crime becomes more barefaced; the identity theft victim may spend more money and time just to clean up the issue. In terms of frustration, it’s going to cost more than anyone thinks or even knows.

Should you be one of those unlucky ones that do not have the kind of money it would take to fix your credit record, you know what being a casualty of identity theft is all about. You know how you can become a victim and you know there are steps to fight against this terrible epidemic.

How does identity theft work? It’s a crime which a person or group of persons use an individuals personal information. This means telephone number, name, phone card, credit card and social security number. It is done without the person’s knowledge for criminal acts. Acts typically range from financial fraud or purchasing consumer goods by using their credit. This will leave the person to pay the bill unless they can prove it was not them that got the credit. Typically, until they look on their credit report or try to get loans, they will not know anything is wrong.

Although a serious crime, thieves, once they have the information, will commit at least eight different crimes in the victims’ name.

* make purchases or order goods without the * intention to pay
* apply for credit
* open bank accounts
* apply for loans
* apply for government benefits
* obtain cable or utility services using the another person’s (victim) name
* forge checks or bank drafts
* use victim’s accounts to obtain money through wire transfers using the victim’s accounts
* and other similar acts of fraud.

Identity theft doesn’t just apply toward individuals but also businesses… this is especially true for those of medium and limited businesses. It happens when a person applies for goods under a business’ name.

People need to be active in not becoming an identity theft victim and make sure that all private documents and data are protected and not given into the wrong hands. Only through these steps can be stop ourselves from being a victim. It is important people stop the thieves before they strike.

Abhishek is a Personal Security expert and he has got some great Identity Theft Prevention Secrets up his sleeves! Download his FREE 136 Pages Ebook, “Identity Theft – Don’t Be The Next Victim!” from his website http://www.Survival-Today.com/14/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

Identity Theft is More Sophisticated

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:24:46 +0000

Identity theft is a complex, worldwide problem. It is defined in various ways but in essence it is the misuse of another’s individual personal identification to commit fraud. Identity thieves can act alone, but increasingly law enforcement agencies report thieves are forming networks to operate nationwide and even on other continents. In the United States alone, the Federal Trade Commission hears from over 20000 consumers a week that have had their identity stolen or believe they are about to become victims. In this report, VOA’s Paul Sisco takes a look at some of the ways identity thieves ply their trade.

Identity Fraud Costs You More Than a Name

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:23:44 +0000

If you have ever received a call from a collection agent claiming you owe money for a loan you don’t recall applying for, you very well could be a victim of identity fraud. All someone needs is your name, social security number, date of birth and account numbers to ruin you financially.

This information is easier to obtain that you think, and before you realize it, you are a victim of identity fraud.

There are several common ways identity fraud is carried out. Online identity theft, considered to be the most popular form of identify fraud, is only one. Another method has been nicknamed “dumpster diving,” which involves stealing mail by rummaging through someone’s garbage for identifying documents.

These often include discarded receipts and paid bills, which all have identifying information on them that thieves find useful. One method used to fight identity theft is quite simple and effective: Consumers can reduce the risk of becoming the victims of identity fraud by buying and using a paper shredder. That way, no information of potential importance leaves the house intact.

Have you ever received an email from some stranger overseas claiming that you have inherited millions of dollars but have to send them your account number so they can wire it to you? Have you ever gotten a message from your bank asking for information about you, but you know they already have all that information?

If you can answer yes to either of these questions, you may have been singled out as a potential victim of online identity theft. This identity fraud tactic is known as “phishing.” There is no trick to fighting identity fraud like this, save using common sense. If you aren’t expecting an email from a trusted source or if you don’t know the sender, it is safer to just delete the email.

Of course, the biggest way identity theft gets perpetrated is the most recognizable. Hackers take a more direct approach to fraud. They break into computers and steal the information they need. Again, there’s a good way to fight identity theft of this type: Purchase good virus protection and firewall software to block unwanted intruders from your computer.

A series of three-year surveys that ended in 2006 show that, while there has been a decrease in the number of victims of identity fraud, the cost rose to $56 billion dollars last year. More statistics show that:

The average time a victim takes to fight identity theft is 600 hours. 3/4 of victims who responded to the survey said that the crime involved someone getting their hands on a credit card. The impact of online identity theft and identity fraud is similar to that of violent crimes for the victims.

The problem of identity fraud isn’t just in the United States. In Europe, the British have crunched some numbers, reporting that identity fraud has cost their economy a shocking 1.7 billion pounds.

Get all the information you need on identity fraud from Mike Selvon’s identity theft portal, and leave a comment at his identity theft blog.