Identity theft is no longer just about stolen credit cards. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , identity thieves now target everything from unemployment benefits to medical records. Knowing the most common types of identity theft can help you spot danger before it hits. Types of Identity Theft: Financial Identity Theft – Involves stolen credit cards, loans, or bank access. Report issues…

When we think of identity theft, we typically picture adults as victims. However, child identity theft is an emerging and particularly damaging crime. A child’s clean slate—having a Social Security number without an associated credit history—makes them a prime target for fraudsters. Unfortunately, this crime is often discovered years later, when the child applies for student loans or their first job. The Fe…

Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it also presents hidden risks. Connecting to unsecured networks in places like cafes, airports, and hotels can expose your personal information to criminals on the same network, making you a prime target for identity theft. Attackers can use techniques like "Man-in-the-Middle" (MitM) attacks to intercept and steal your data without your knowledge. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns…

Identity theft remains one of the most damaging cybercrimes, affecting millions of Americans each year. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , over 1.1 million identity theft reports were filed in the U.S. in 2023 alone. Understanding how identity theft happens and how to prevent it is more important than ever. SurfSafe's product helps address some threats of identity theft by blocking…