http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/Internet, Tech, Media, Manufacturers and MPL Insurance Blogcopyright 2004-2007, Euclid Managers, LLCen-USSquarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Intellectual PropertyInvasion of PrivacyClaim ExamplesMarcia SuttonMon, 30 Jun 2008 18:09:47 +0000http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/naked-cowboys-suit-against-mm-to-proceed.html9269:65139:1956694http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/rss-comments-entry-1956694.xmlSecurityIdentity TheftMarcia SuttonMon, 09 Jun 2008 14:44:29 +0000http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/effects-of-identity-theft-on-individuals.html9269:65139:1897161th annual Aftermath study regarding the effects of identity theft on individuals. Here are a few of the details from the study. Over a five year period, the ITRC reports that 1/3 of identity thefts were perpetrated by someone known to the victim. The next largest number of thefts arose from lost or stolen wallets or PDAs. The cost to a victim of identity theft in 2007 averaged approximately $500 in out-of-pocket expenses for an existing account. If a new account was set up, the average out-of-pocket expenses rose to nearly $1,900. This is a rise of about $500 per victim since 2006. Additionally, only 10 percent of those surveyed discovered they had been a victim of identity theft after being notified by a business. ]]>http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/rss-comments-entry-1897161.xmlDefense and SettlementMarcia SuttonThu, 22 May 2008 20:19:09 +0000http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/courtroom-rankings-update.html9269:65139:1857008http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/rss-comments-entry-1857008.xmlSecurityIdentity TheftMarcia SuttonTue, 06 May 2008 17:32:17 +0000http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/identity-thieves-reel-in-the-big-fish.html9269:65139:1815682We’ve discussed phishing on this blog in the past, but a recent headline brings the concern back to mind. As expected, identity thieves continue to invent new ways to trick their victims. In this latest attack, phishing is elevated to “whaling” as attackers target executives at large companies. The current scam involves emails with a realistic looking U.S. federal court seal and a link to a subpoena. ]]>http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/rss-comments-entry-1815682.xmlSecurityMarcia SuttonWed, 23 Apr 2008 12:55:27 +0000http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/damage-control-a-top-priority-for-information-security-profe.html9269:65139:1782244http://blog.euclidmanagers.com/home/rss-comments-entry-1782244.xml