TMW12 The Hacker's Guide to Identity Theft and How to Survive It

11/19/2014

4:00pm - 5:15pm

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Andy Malone

MVP, MCT

Sr Technical Trainer

Quality Training (UK) Ltd

Join Andy Malone as he takes you inside the mind of an identity thief to discover the tricks of the trade.

It's amazing to think that the humble human being is represented by nothing more than a set of numbers, but it's true! From the moment we are born to the moment we die that's all we are. At least to a computer anyway. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes. With someone else's identity you can create a new life by hiding an old crime. You can even enjoy the high life at someone else's expense and the insane thing is, that it's so simple. With just a few pieces of information and a few clicks you could enjoy the benefits of credit card fraud at the expense of a well-targeted victim. In this fascinating and often eye opening session join Andy Malone as he takes you inside the mind of an identity thief to discover the tricks of the trade.

You will learn:
  • How the bad guys can access your identity
  • How it's used to commit fraud.
  • How to protect yourself from this worrying crime