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Thwarting ID Thieves

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What most colleges and universities aren't doing to avoid identity theft and fraud--but should be.
Kristen Domonell
University Business, Jul 2011

American colleges and universities are breeding grounds for innovative ideas and open information sharing. Pair that with a large number of systems on a given network and a vulnerable student population with fresh credit and you've got an appealing target for identity thieves.

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Business Intelligence
Database Management
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Social Media
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