University of South Carolina Becomes Identity Finder's 500th Customer in Higher Education

Sensitive Data Manager 9.0 provides unique data discovery and automated data classification solution for higher education NEW YORK, April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Finder LLC, (www.IdentityFinder.com) an innovator in sensitive data management today announced the University of South Carolina, noted by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Most Promising and Innovative Schools, […]

Identity Finder Joins the Intel Security Innovation Alliance Partner Program

New alliance designed to offer enterprises heightened ability to classify and better safeguard sensitive data NEW YORK, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Finder, a leading provider of data discovery and data classification solutions, today announced that it has joined the Intel Security Innovation Alliance™ partner program.  Under the Security Innovation Alliance program, Identity Finder integrated […]

Identity Finder Releases Industry's First Solution to Locate and Classify Unique Sensitive Data

SANS Survey Reveals Leaked Sensitive Data Causes the Most-Costly Breaches NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Finder, the highest-accuracy provider of data discovery and data classification solutions, today announced the release of their Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution, Sensitive Data Manager 9.0. This release adds to the company's current data management and classification capabilities […]

Identity Finder-sponsored Research Reveals More Than Two Million Victims Affected by Medical Identity Theft in 2014

Occurrence of medical identity theft incidents doubled in the last five years; Consumers left facing more than $20 billion in out-of-pocket costs WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Medical Identity Fraud Alliance (MIFA), a public/private partnership committed to strengthening healthcare by reducing medical identity fraud, today released its annual study on the impact of medical identity theft. […]

Identity Finder Announces 8.0 Release of Award Winning Sensitive Data Manager

Leader in Sensitive Data Management Solutions Enhances Flagship Offering with Innovative Dynamic Data Classification and Monitoring Capabilities NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Finder, a leading provider of data discovery and data classification solutions, today announced the availability of Sensitive Data Manager 8.0, the latest version of its flagship enterprise sensitive data management solution. […]

Ponemon Institute and Identity Finder Unveil "2014: Year of the Mega Breaches" Study

Findings Show Increased Investment in Commonly-Failing Safeguards and False Sense of Confidence Surrounding Security NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Finder, LLC, a leader in sensitive data management solutions, today announced findings from a commissioned report by the Ponemon Institute entitled "2014: Year of the Mega Breaches." The study, which comes on the heels […]

Inverness Graham Acquires Identity Finder, LLC

Strategic Investment Fuels Identity Finder's Future Product Growth, Partner Network Expansion, and Ability to Help Enterprises Discover, Automatically Classify, and Protect Sensitive Information NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Inverness Graham, a private investment firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Identity Finder, LLC (www.identityfinder.com).  Founded in 2006 and headquartered […]

Identity Finder Research Uncovers Depth of Sony Breach

Hundreds of stolen files contain more than 47,000 individual SSNs buried 1.1 million times within hidden worksheets NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Finder LLC, a leading provider of sensitive data management solutions, today announced the findings from a data discovery analysis of the recent Sony data breach, uncovering more exposed Social Security numbers […]

Identity Finder's Latest Offering, Sensitive Data Manager 7.5, Receives Rave Reviews from Influential Technology Publications

Media Honors Latest Update to Company's Flagship Enterprise Solution NEW YORK, June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Sensitive Data Manager (SDM) 7.5 is now available from Identity Finder, a leading provider of data discovery, data governance, and data classification solutions. SDM garnered several recent accolades from top technology influencers including SC Magazine, PC Magazine, and Network World. […]

Sales Drop as Corporate Data Breaches Rise According to New Study from Identity Finder

Javelin Research Findings Quantify the Costs of a Data Breach and Effect on Consumer Spending SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers avoid doing business with a breached organization at an alarming rate, according to a new study conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research and commissioned by sensitive data management solution provider, […]

Charities' Tax Returns Expose Social Security Numbers to Public, According to Study by Identity Finder

Identity Finder Searches Nearly 3 Million Public Non-Profit Tax Returns, Finds Almost 1/2 Million SSNs NEW YORK, April 9, 2012 — Identity Finder, LLC (http://www.identityfinder.com) today released the most comprehensive analysis of sensitive information contained within public IRS Form 990 tax returns ever performed. Using the Identity Finder DLP 6.0 software, security researches searched 2,892,475 […]

Identity Finder Helps Individuals Prevent Identity Theft During Tax Season

Top 11 Tips to Keep Private Information Secure When Filing Tax Returns NEW YORK, March 24, 2011 — As the IRS tax filing deadline quickly approaches, Identity Finder, LLC, a global leader in identity theft prevention and information protection, today released tips to help individuals protect private and personally identifiable information. The IRS reports that […]

Identity Finder Student Initiative Aids Universities in Helping Students Prevent Identity Theft

Home Edition Software Now Free for College Students NEW YORK, July 12, 2010 – Identity Finder, LLC (http://www.identityfinder.com), a global leader in identity protection and data loss prevention (DLP), today announced the launch of their Student Initiative program, enabling college students to receive a free license of Identity Finder Home for Windows/Mac – a $79.80 […]

Identity Finder, LLC Announces Enterprise Suite 4.5 at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

Upgrade Makes Sensitive Data Discovery and Data Loss Prevention Easier and More Affordable LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2010– GARTNER Security & Risk Management Summit — Identity Finder, LLC, a global leader in data loss prevention (DLP) and identity protection, today announced the launch of their Enterprise Suite 4.5 from the Gartner Security & Risk Management […]

Leader in Data Loss Prevention & Identity Protection Announces First-Quarter 2010 Earnings

Software Company Identity Finder Sees Over 100% Increase in Sales from Last Year and Announces Its Newest Version, 4.5 NEW YORK, April 13, 2010 — Identity Finder, LLC, a global leader in data loss prevention (DLP) and identity protection, today announced its earnings results for the first quarter of 2010. Identity Finder has posted net […]

Unveiling the Truth About Identity Theft

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2010 — Over the past five years, identity theft has become a growing, nationwide concern annually affecting approximately 10 million Americans. It's an issue that is difficult to detect until it is too late and hard to understand the impact of until experienced firsthand.  According to the FTC, the recovery process […]

Cornell University, Developer of Spider, Adds Identity Finder to Its Privacy Data Toolkit

NEW YORK, May 26, 2009 — Data leakage and exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) are known and growing problems. More than 260 million personal records of U.S. residents have been exposed since 2005, and in 2008 alone 10 million Americans were victims of identity fraud, an increase from 2007 by over 20%. To combat […]

Obama's Support for Digital Health Records May Increase Identity Theft

Identity Finder Introduces Initiative to Secure Patient Health Information NEW YORK, May 5, 2009 — President Obama has proposed sweeping reform of the nation's healthcare system and said he believes all medical records should be computerized and standardized within five years. The President hopes this will result in increased quality of care, decreased costs, and […]

Identity Finder Facilitates Compliance with Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00

Legislation Requires Security Measures to Protect Personal Information by May 1 NEW YORK, April 8, 2009 — Identity Finder, LLC (http://www.identityfinder.com), a leading software innovator in security and privacy technologies, announced today an affordable component to assist organizations in addressing Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00 legislation aimed at stemming the growth of identity theft caused by […]

The 3 Big Myths That Can Make You a Victim of Identity Fraud During Tax Season

Ten Security Tips for Preventing Identity Theft NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2009 — The continued popularity of electronic tax filing has made this annual burden incredibly simple for many taxpayers. As a result, some individuals mistakenly equate ease-of-use with safety. Identity Finder (http://www.identityfinder.com) presents 3 big myths that risk your identity during tax season, as […]

Prevent Identity Theft for Free (!) with Identity Finder

As the economic downturn worsens and online threats are rising, Identity Finder announces FREE Edition now available to consumers! NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2009 — Identity theft can have a significant financial impact and now more than ever, people must take additional steps to protect themselves. According to "Year in Review 2008" by CNET News, […]

Identity Finder Announces Identity Theft and Data Loss Prevention Affiliate Program with Industry-Leading Commission Levels and Performance Bonuses

Privacy Software Can Ease Customers' Fears of Identity Thieves While Promising Greater Affiliate Earning Potential NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2008 — According to a recent study, 75% of Internet users are concerned about identity security during online shopping*. With the holiday season upon us when so much shopping is done online, this concern is at […]

While Santa Comes Down Our Chimneys, Identity Thieves Are Coming into Our Computers This Holiday Season

Prevent Identity Theft with Top 10 Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping Online NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2008 — They are watching you! They are watching and they are waiting for you to make a mistake – they are identity thieves! The Internet is a popular place to have your identity stolen and then sold across […]

Identity Finder Announces Data Leakage Prevention Products to Find and Protect Personally Identifiable Information

Identity Finder Enterprise Edition 3.5 and Monitoring Console NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2008 — Identity Finder, LLC (http://www.identityfinder.com), a leading software innovator in security and privacy technologies, announced today the upcoming release of Identity Finder Enterprise Edition 3.5 and their newest product, Identity Finder Monitoring Console. Developed to address the needs of small and large […]

Back to School Security Tips to Protect Your Identity

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2008 — Millions of Americans will be returning to school and many now use computers in the classroom and home. Computers are one of the largest and potentially risky sources of personal information. (234 million records have been exposed due to breaches since 2005.) If stolen, your personally identifiable information can […]

Announcing Free Downloadable E-Book: 'SCARED SAFE: Life's Little Identity Theft Prevention Handbook'

NEW YORK, June 11, 2008 — "What is shadyville.com and why is there a $1000 charge on my credit card!?" It is both frightening and frustrating when you see charges on a credit card for purchases that you never made. Or – even worse – you receive a credit card bill for an account that […]

Security Tips to Prevent Identity Theft at Your First Job This Summer

NEW YORK, May 13, 2008 — Over a million college graduates and students will be starting a new job or internship this summer. Most of them will receive their first company computer and with that comes a brand new set of responsibilities. One of those is preventing the theft of sensitive company data and their […]

Prevent Identity Theft with Post-Tax Season Security Tips from Identity Finder

NEW YORK, April 17, 2008 — Tens of millions of tax returns have just been filed electronically for the tax year 2007. Anyone who has filed their taxes this way and has their personal information stored unprotected on their computer is vulnerable to the ever-growing threat of identity theft. Stored tax documents are a gold […]

Prevent Identity Theft This Tax Season With Security Tips From Identity Finder

NEW YORK, March 4, 2008 — According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a record 77 million taxpayers had their tax returns filed electronically in 2007, a figure sure to increase in 2008. For an identity thief, tax time is prime time. Tax documents are a gold mine for hackers as they contain social security […]

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing May Be 2008's Greatest Identity Theft Threat: Identity Finder Software Provides Solution

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2008 — According to the Identity Theft Assistance Center, throughout 2008 "criminals will continue to exploit new technologies to commit identity theft." At the top of their list of "major event" security breaches from 2007 is a case involving a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing network. The SANS Institute has identified file […]

Notre Dame Joins Other Universities in Choosing Identity Finder to Prevent Data Leakage

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2008 — In the past two years, over 217 million data records of US residents have been exposed due to security breaches and over $100 billion in identity theft has been reported by consumers and businesses. The University of Notre Dame, along with other prominent universities, is taking the lead in […]

Is Your Computer Safe?

Identity Theft Prevention Software – 'Identity Finder' – Launches Version 3.0 NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2007 — Personal information leakage from computers is at an all-time high. Recently the Associated Press covered stories ranging from SSNs being stolen via commonly used consumer file sharing networks to TJX spending tens of millions of dollars to investigate […]

Identity Finder Helps Corporations Prevent Confidential Data Loss

Three new editions of Identity Finder help businesses find and protect personally identifiable information and sensitive data. NEW YORK, May 8, 2007 — Identity Finder(TM), the leading technology used for finding and protecting confidential information, has expanded its product line to include Business, Server, and Enterprise Editions. Aimed at corporations concerned with preventing sensitive data […]

Software Innovator Announces Release of Identity Finder

New software product addresses a critical aspect of identity theft prevention unmet by leading security software solutions. NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2007 — Today Velosecure, a leading software innovator in security and privacy technologies, released its latest product, Identity Finder(TM). Developed to address the needs of individuals and home users as well as small- to […]