Visa chief risk officer says that the recession is creating more identity criminals

Unfortunately we know that when things get tough there is an increase in crime. Anything that will provide an advantage is more likely to happen.  Corporate espionage, identity theft and general theft will all increase. Look out for the signs and do not become a victim.

The dire world economy is one of the biggest threats to payment security, according to the chief enterprise risk officer for Visa. 

Ellen Richey said at the Visa Security Summit in Washington, DC that it was common sense that a poor economy and bleak job market would increase the desperation and creativity of would-be data thieves. more...