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	5/9/2013 LivingSocial latest victim of cyber warfare The deals and discount website's security systems were recently breached, exposing bare users' personal data.

	3/28/2013 Tips to Support National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day Cyber security breaches are something both small and large businesses should take seriously, as on average 80 days passes by before a cyber attack is noticed.

	2/19/2013 Ford Escape most-stolen SUV The National Crime Insurance Bureau releases its list for the sport utility vehicles that were the most popular among thieves since 2008.

	2/5/2013 Spate Of Antique Car Thefts In Massachusetts Officials say there have been several reported theft incidents with antique cars and trucks in the Bay State.

	1/28/2013 January 28 is Data Privacy Day The National Cyber Security Alliance launches an awareness day to help consumers and business owners avoid data loss caused by internet criminals.

	1/2/2013 Few know what DDoS means, new survey shows A recent poll indicates that less than one in five Americans have an understanding of what distributed denial of service attacks are.

	12/18/2012 Companies largely unfamiliar with cyber attacks A new poll indicates many business owners lack an understanding of the biggest internet security threats in their industry.

	10/23/2012 Majority of Americans do not feel internet secure Internet safety is something consumers and business owners worry about, often for good reason.

	9/24/2012 Cyber crime on the rise Seventy-one million Americans have been affected by an internet security breach.

	9/13/2012 Honda most stolen vehicle brand in 2011 Two of the most stolen automobiles last year were models built by Honda.

	8/13/2012 Half of vehicle thefts involve unlocked vehicles Texas' Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority says some auto thefts can be easily avoided.

	8/6/2012 Five Steps to Take to Protect Your Home While You’re Away The Insurance Information Institute offers homeowners a list of burglary prevention tips as they schedule their summer vacations.

	7/23/2012 Three frequently stolen collectibles PropertyCasualty360.com lists several types of collections that can be at risk for theft.

	7/18/2012 Many aware of vehicle theft but few guard against it A recent survey indicates more than one-third of U.S. drivers do not take any precautions to avoid being impacted by auto theft.

	6/20/2012 Tech experts dismayed by LinkedIn's lack of preparedness after breach The social media website was not adequately protected for a potential hack attempt, experts say.

	5/18/2012 Car thieves using GPS data to engage in home theft LoJack says burglary attempts sometimes start after a vehicle heist.

	4/12/2012 Beware of identity theft while on vacation BMO Financial Group reminds consumers how they can protect their personal information when traveling.

	4/5/2012 Use discretion when hiring professional contractors Property Casualty Insurers Association of America warns disaster victims to be mindful of scam artists.

	3/7/2012 Aon offers recommendations to businesses so they can increase their security Businesses need to hone their cyber security protections.

	2/9/2012 PCI recognizes NICB for 100 years of service The National Insurance Crime Bureau has been tracking down medical and auto insurance fraud activity.

	12/30/2011 New Year's Day most popular holiday for auto theft Nearly 2,400 cars were reported stolen nationwide on the first day of the year in 2010.

	12/15/2011 Nearly 11,800 claims processed for cars that experienced flooding Hurricane Irene generated thousands of insurance claims related to vehicles flooding on the East Coast.

	11/17/2011 Employee theft a concern for many businesses Worldwide, businesses lose trillions resulting from fraud committed by their own workers.

	11/1/2011 Attorney general warns residents of identity theft attempt Massachusetts' attorney general advises Bay State residents about a robo-calling scam.

	10/27/2011 Flood-damaged cars may be on the rise After Hurricane Irene, the III warns carbuyers about unsavory dealers selling water-damaged vehicles.

	10/12/2011 Questionable claims rise for past three years NICB says the number of suspect claims received by insurers rose in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

	10/7/2011 How to avoid identity theft CreditCards.com offers list of identity theft prevention tips.

	8/17/2011 Cyber attacks on the increase for small businesses Sixty-one percent of internet hacking attempts were perpetrated on small businesses in 2010.

	8/10/2011 National Insurance Crime Bureau reveals questionable claims report Nearly 50 percent of questionable claims were generated from five states.

	7/22/2011 NICB warns used car shoppers of scam artists capitalizing on floods A non-profit organization says some used car dealers may try to sell vehicles that have been damaged by flooding.

	7/7/2011 Businesses scramble to increase cyber protection Cyber attacks on businesses have been on the increase lately, putting consumers' personal information at risk.

	7/4/2011 Nearly 750 cargo thefts in 2010 The National Insurance Crime Bureau says cargo theft had a major financial impact on U.S. businesses last year.

	6/28/2011 Three men convicted of staging automobile accidents A Massachusetts jury found three men guilty of insurance fraud.

	6/24/2011 Fraud impacts insurance rates Officials in New York hope insurance rates will fall by clamping down on auto insurance fraud.

	6/13/2011 Philadelphia police charge 11 in auto insurance fraud scheme Several people in Philadelphia are believed to have worsened damage to vehicles to increase the value of their claims.

	6/3/2011 Questionable auto insurance claims persist in no-fault states The NICB believes there's a link between questionable claims and fraudulent activity in states with 'no-fault' insurance laws.

	6/2/2011 Federal authorities arrest identity theft ring leader in Philadelphia The Justice Department believes 16 people were involved in a three-year identity theft operation.

	5/19/2011 Most Stolen Car of 2010 Thieves seem to prefer the Honda Accord and Civic.

	5/16/2011 Fraudsters get creative with accidents NICB says 'owner give-ups' are becoming more prevalent in auto insurance fraud cases.

	4/19/2011 Auto insurance fraud may become felony in New York A New York bill would crack down on fraudsters who stage accidents.

	4/18/2011 How to stay protected from identity theft The Federal Trade Commission offers some identity theft protection tips.
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