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Infographic: The price of a stolen identity

Takeaway: How much is an online identity worth to cybercriminals? This infographic shows how much money is involved in the industry of online identity thefts.

Recently, Michael Kassner looked into the world of cybercriminals who deal in stolen identities, gaining a little insight into how they communicate and interact with one another in Underweb forums. How much is a single stolen identity worth? The infographic below, courtesy of ZoneAlarm, offers a snapshot of the money involved and some suggestions for remediation if you find that you or your organization’s users have become victims of identity fraud.

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Selena Frye

About Selena Frye

Selena Frye is a Senior Editor at TechRepublic.

Selena Frye

Selena Frye
Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer, and IT Security blogs.