Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

An 'Ethical Hacker' On Protecting Your Identity

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the what-with-the-who-now dept.

qwqwss writes "Canada.com is running an article by Terry Cutler, a 'certified Ethical Hacker', who wants to get the word out to people on protecting their identities from a growing number of risks. The piece covers shopping online, keeping your personal information contained, and avenues of inquiry if your identity is stolen."

3 of 159 comments (clear)

  1. I don't even have to read the article... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The trick to not worrying about identity theft is to have horrible credit and just about $0 in the bank. I've never got to worry about somebody using my identity. Hell, my identity doesn't even do me any good.

    1. Re:I don't even have to read the article... by kfg · · Score: 5, Funny

      Somebody stole my identity once, but a week later I found it lying on my doorstep with a note of sympathy pinned to its blanket.

      KFG

  2. Re:well.. by BaltikaTroika · · Score: 5, Funny

    The phone number works. Some Nigerian guy answered the phone. After taking my personal information, he offered me this great deal where I just have to let him use my bank account and he'll give me 40% of some dead guy's 20 million dollar estate.