Disclaimer: This post was written when Quantum Xchange was focused on building and selling the first quantum network in the U.S.
We have since pivoted our business and product offering, with the invention of Phio Trusted Xchange (TX), a first-of-its-kind quantum-safe, out-of-band key delivery system. While our technology offering can support QKD deployments, we are not a quantum communications provider or reseller. Our quantum-safe key exchange supports quantum keys generated from any source(QRNG or QKD) protected by any method (all PQC key encapsulation algorithms).
Social Security numbers and other data stolen from kids are now making their way onto fraudulent tax returns.
Attention parents: With the federal tax return deadline approaching, your child could be at increased risk for identity theft.
Researchers who specialize in the so-called dark web say they’re seeing an uptick in the number of online listings for personal information used by cybercriminals to claim dependents on fraudulent tax forms. At other times, that kind of data can be used for fake loan requests and credit card applications, too.
Earlier this year, employees at the cybersecurity firm Terbium Labs spotted a set of stolen data—titled “infant fullz”—that included a baby’s full name, Social Security number, date of birth, and mother’s maiden name. The listing was priced at $312—significantly more than the $5 requested for similar bundles of information for adults. (Used by data thieves, “fullz” refers to a complete package of identity information stolen from a person.)
Read the full article on Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/identity-theft/why-child-identity-theft-is-a-growing-concern-during-tax-season/