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Business ID Theft Soars Amid COVID Closures

Krebs on Security

This story is about the victims of a particularly aggressive business ID theft ring that’s spent years targeting small businesses across the country and is now pivoting toward using that access for pandemic assistance loans and unemployment benefits. For 2020, the company estimates an overall 258 percent spike in the crime.

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

Many retailers offer secure delivery options, such as in-store pickup or lockers, which help reduce the risk of porch piracy. How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams As the holiday season approaches, so does the increased risk of falling victim to scams. Consider utilizing these options, especially for valuable or time-sensitive packages.

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Me on the Equifax Breach

Schneier on Security

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. The Equifax breach was a serious security breach that puts millions of Americans at risk. And in 2014, the company reported yet another security breach of consumer information.

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What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act?

Centraleyes

Response to Consumer Requests and Data Protection Assessments Controllers must respond to consumer requests within 45 days and conduct data protection assessments for processing activities presenting a heightened risk of harm.