584436 external_news 1480529418 1480529418 <![CDATA[2016's States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft and Fraud]]> Milton Mueller, professor in the Ivan Allen College School of Public Policy, was interviewed in "2016's States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft and Fraud" by WalletHub.

Excerpt:

The holiday season is traditionally a time for celebration and togetherness. But it’s also an opportunity for identity thieves and hackers to prey on millions of innocent consumers. After all, the most high-profile data breaches, such as cases involving Target in 2013 and Home Depot the following year, tend to occur during periods of elevated shopping activity — the reason December was declared National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month.

For the full article, read here.

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