It's No Longer Just a Personal Threat: Businesses have Become the Newest Target for Identify Thieves
Shred-it tells businesses where identify theft happens and how to prevent it
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/12/12 -- Editors Note: There is an infographic associated with this press release.
The risks of personal identity theft are no secret, but many companies are still unaware that business identity theft is a rising trend they need to be concerned about. The problem for many organizations is that they don't know where or how fraud is happening, making it difficult to prevent. This Fraud Prevention Month Shred-it is helping in the fight against fraud by revealing some of the places where businesses might least expect fraud to occur.
Many companies underestimate the risk and consequences of business identify theft. According to Shred-it's , 47 per cent of small businesses felt that a data breach would not impact their business; however, a study by the demonstrates that a data breach could cost organizations an average of $7.2 million. This does not include indirect costs such as lost customers or damaged reputations, nor does it include the increased cost that could occur if a fraudster was able to assume a business identity.
"As new security threats continue to emerge, organizations are vulnerable to fraud in new and often surprising ways," says Mike Skidmore, Chief Security & Privacy Officer, from Shred-it. "Establishing a clear and far-reaching security protocol, including secure document destruction, can help safeguard information in the office, but businesses also need to be concerned about identify theft outside of the office."
To reduce the risk of identity theft businesses need to be aware that fraud can happen even in the most unexpected places:
"Regardless of size, location or specialty, businesses must take proactive measures to protect themselves from fraud not only during Fraud Prevention Month, but year-round," says Skidmore. "Only by doing so will they shield themselves from the various associated financial and reputational damages."
About Shred-it
Shred-it is a world-leading information security company providing document destruction services that ensure the security and integrity of our clients' private information. The company operates 140 service locations in 16 countries worldwide, servicing more than 150,000 global, national and local businesses, including the world's top intelligence and security agencies, more than 500 police forces, 1,500 hospitals, 8,500 bank branches and 1,200 universities and colleges. For more information, please visit .
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