Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The leaked dataset contained personal information, such as emails, phone numbers, names, and poorly protected passwords, exposing customers to identity theft and credential-stuffing attacks. The Effects of Unprotected Passwords According to Cybernews, the unprotected 18.2GB-strong database […].

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 6, 2022

Phishing is a deceptive tactic used to obtain sensitive user information (credit card numbers, passwords, etc.). Financial or identity theft is committed using stolen information. The post Phishing Campaign Uses Reverse Tunnels and URL Shorteners appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Hackers use […].

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 5, 2022

Phishing is a malicious technique used by cybercriminals to gather sensitive information (credit card data, usernames, and passwords, etc.) The data gathered through phishing can be used for financial theft, identity theft, gaining unauthorized […]. from users.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. 9, 2024, U.S. According to an Aug.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Here are the top ten most popular IdentityIQ blogs: How to Spot a Fake Shopping Website This Holiday Season. 8 Common Identity Theft Scams. Scam School: Bad Practices on Social Media Could Put Your Identity at Risk. Scam School: Bad Practices on Social Media Could Put Your Identity at Risk.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

This blog post was written based on research carried out by Jérôme Segura. The miscreants may have installed password stealers or other Trojans to capture your keystrokes. Change all your passwords. Windows password, email, banking, etc.) That should cut the remote session and kick them out of your computer.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The risk of becoming a victim of identity theft has never been greater. According to the Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC), incidents of identity theft and related fraud rose nationwide in the United State in 2021. million fraud and identity theft reports in 2021. Consumers lost more than 5.8

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

From SpyCloud’s blog: “a small number of individual breaches totaling a large number of records – approximately 1.6 As Troy Hunt of HaveIBeenPwned pointed out on his blog, there is a data breach “personal stash” ecosystem. That leaves a lot of new records.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

Last year, a staggering 61% of identity misuse cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were the result of a prevalent social engineering scam known as an existing account takeover (ATO). You can better protect yourself by understanding the connection between social engineering and identity theft.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 30, 2022

Four and a half years ago now, I rolled out version 2 of HIBP's Pwned Passwords that implemented a really cool k-anonymity model courtesy of the brains at Cloudflare. Actually, the multiple problems, the first of which is that it's just way too fast for storing user passwords in an online system.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In October we reported that the data of as many as seven million 23andMe customers were for sale on criminal forums following a password attack against the genomics company. Now, a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided some more insight into the data theft. Change your password.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

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Identity IQ

MAY 22, 2023

This blog explores the ins and outs of dark web monitoring, including what it is, how it works, and whether it’s worth investing in for your protection. Dark web monitoring is a service that scans the dark web for stolen personal information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, passwords, and other sensitive data.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2021

million current T-Mobile postpaid customer accounts’ information appears to be contained in the stolen files, as well as just over 40 million records of former or prospective customers who had previously applied for credit with T-Mobile,” the company wrote in a blog post. . “Our preliminary analysis is that approximately 7.8

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 5, 2023

Specific guidance prepared by the FBI in conjunction with the Dutch police on further steps you can take to protect yourself are detailed at the end of this blog post on the gold background. Cybercriminals then use this data for purposes ranging from identity theft to phishing attacks to credential stuffing.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2023

This blog delves into the specifics of juice jacking, including how it operates, the various attack types, the associated risks, measures to help safeguard yourself, and actions to take if you fall prey to it. Finally, you should change all your passwords and monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Hackenproof, the Estonian cybersecurity company that found the data trove online, announced their discovery on their blog. Shodan’s most popular search terms include “unprotected webcams” and “routers with default passwords.” Side note: always change the default password on your devices.). 32 million SkyBrasil customers.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 6, 2023

How to Freeze Your Credit IdentityIQ Keeping your identity safe from theft is crucial, and freezing your credit is an effective way to do so. In this blog, we explain how to freeze your credit, why it’s important, and share tips for protecting your financial identity. What Is a Credit Freeze?

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

The leaked information included names, phone numbers, emails, private communication via SMS messages, passwords, and employees’ credentials. Although leaked passwords were not in plain text, they were hashed using the easily crackable WordPress MD5/phpass hashing algorithm. One of them is identity theft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. The dangers of improper management of digital identities are at an all-time high. Why is identity management and security important in 2023?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This blog will discuss what you can do if you accidentally open a spam email on your smartphone. You can take a few steps to help prevent data or identity theft in situations like this. Personal information settings can also be adjusted to help avoid identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

A report last week by the New York Attorney General’s Office put a spotlight on the ongoing threat of credential stuffing, a common technique used by cybercriminals that continues to spread and is helping to fuel the push for security practices that don’t involve usernames and passwords. Password Reuse.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. Changing your passwords and reviewing your online security settings as soon as possible is also crucial.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Since many people use the same passwords across social media platforms and for sites for banks or credit cards, a criminal needs access to just one account to gain access to every account. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption. You’ll also have the ability to secure your smartphones, online passwords and enable custom-built protection if you own a Chromebook. Antivirus enables users to be forewarned about dangerous sites in advance.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

Webroot Premium with AIP includes anti-virus protection for up to five devices, identity protection for one individual with up to $500,000 in fraud expense reimbursement*, up to $50,000 in stolen funds reimbursement*, and a password manager and secure browser for privacy. Allstate Identity Protection Legal Disclaimer.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report advises organizations to deploy multifactor authentication throughout all systems and discourage password reuse. The combination of prominent media-reported mega breaches and less famous identity thefts have promoted the industry to adopt passwordless authentication methods.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2019

From there, the attackers simply start requesting password reset links via text message for a variety of accounts tied to the hijacked phone number. They face a fifteen count indictment, including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and aggravated identity theft (a charge that carries a mandatory two-year sentence).

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

NextGen Healthcare declared to have taken measures to contain the security breach, including resetting passwords, and further reinforcing the security of its systems. NextGen Healthcare is also offering impacted individuals 24 months of free fraud detection and identity theft protection through Experian’s IdentityWorks product.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”. Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. But many types of malware aren’t immediately obvious.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This blog sheds light on what smart TV scams are, how they work, and how you can help protect yourself from falling victim to them. Whether you have fallen to this scam or not, use IdentityIQ identity theft protection services to help monitor your personal information. What are Smart TV Scams?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam? Utilize strong, unique passwords for each online account and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. Phishing: What’s the Difference?

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