To prevent fraud, the Social Security Administration announced it will require applicants and recipients to go through ...

The Social Security Administration is set to implement "stronger identity verification procedures" soon. Here's what you need ...

The Trump administration said the change would help safeguard against fraudulent activity, but retiree advocates are ...

New testing at DHS shows a wide range in the performance of online identity proofing systems. Some simply don’t work well.

Before the change, people who couldn't verify their identity online could either call the agency or visit a Social Security office. They could also make modifications to banking information over ...

Identity fraud is on the rise and data breaches occur regularly, so we need to start protecting our email addresses to protect ourselves online. I almost lost my entire online identity – until ...

Good choices. Here's my take home advice. Be aware that your online identity might differ from who you are away from the screen. That can be good and fun, but don't be untrue to who you are.

As a defender, you need to have a toolbox, as well, to prevent a stolen identity. The good thing is that the tools you need aren't horribly sophisticated. 1. Use situational awareness online ...

The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person. By Tara Siegel Bernard The Social Security Administration said on Tuesday that people ...

I also believe identity theft protection companies can exaggerate what they do for subscribers. On the other hand, they offer helpful credit monitoring and online security tools for anyone who ...