UC Berkeley experts discuss identity theft protection at town hall
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A UC Berkeley town hall titled Identity Theft Protection Town Hall was held Thursday in response to a nationwide cyberattack that targeted the UC system. Three experts at the event discussed identity theft in addition to strategies for preventing it.
Following a nationwide cyberattack targeting the UC system and hundreds of other organizations, a panel of experts discussed identity theft protection and resources at a UC Berkeley town hall Thursday.
Titled “Identity Theft Protection Town Hall,” the event was moderated by Jenn Stringer, campus associate vice chancellor for IT and chief information officer, in response to the recent cyberattack that released personal information of UC employees and students to the public.
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