Tag Archives: Theft

Apple reaches possible settlement with the startup it sued for trade secret theft

Apple reaches possible settlement with the startup it sued for trade secret theft The company accused Rivos of poaching employees and stealing information on its chip designs. Mariella Moon   Sat, Feb 10, 2024 Spencer Platt via Getty Images Apple has reached a possible settlement with Rivos, the Mountain View startup it accused in 2022 … Continue reading Apple reaches possible settlement with the startup it sued for trade secret theft

4 steps to protect your dark data from theft and misuse

  By Linda Rosencrance April 11, 2023 Over half of the data that companies collect is for single-use purposes. We give companies Social Security and credit card numbers, addresses and phone numbers, emails, and health data. That information, called “dark data” in internet circles, generally sits stored away, long forgotten by users. Dark data comes … Continue reading 4 steps to protect your dark data from theft and misuse

Protect Your Business From Physical Data Theft [Infographic]

Brian Wallace — January 20, 2020 From 2015 to 2018, merchants who switched to chip readers saw a 76% drop in counterfeit payments. There was also a 49% nationwide drop in counterfeit payments during these years. However, credit and debit card fraud still resulted in losses of nearly 28 billion in 2018. Additionally, your data … Continue reading Protect Your Business From Physical Data Theft [Infographic]

Risk of Identity Theft is a Costly Proposition for SMBs

Heidi Daitch — June 21, 2019 — June 21, 2019 Much like individuals, businesses can be victims of identity theft. However, unlike personal identity theft, it is often unclear how a Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) can recover from the financial and reputational impact. Business identity theft occurs when criminals impersonate a company to target … Continue reading Risk of Identity Theft is a Costly Proposition for SMBs

How to Stop Employee Theft and Fraud Before It Happens

Emily Andrews — August 13, 2018 — August 13, 2018 Employee theft and fraud are one of the most pervasive causes of loss among business owners. They are also highly preventable, and with Ongoing effective leadership, employees will often feel obligated to maintain a level of transparency and honesty that will prevent major internal losses … Continue reading How to Stop Employee Theft and Fraud Before It Happens

Identity Theft And Holiday Cheer Don’t Mix: Tips To Keep Your Information Safe

Laura Bruck       November 18, 2014 With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, it’s important to be ready to protect yourself and your identity from scammers and fraudsters waiting to pounce — whether in crowded malls or the online marketplace. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), in fact, reports increased activity in its call center during … Continue reading Identity Theft And Holiday Cheer Don’t Mix: Tips To Keep Your Information Safe