Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. Grab yourself a password manager. They create and remember strong passwords to prevent reuse, and many will refuse to sign in to bogus websites.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site. Prefer to use password-protected networks. 6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. trillion last year.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

On its website PharMerica says: “At this point, PharMerica is not aware of any fraud or identity theft to any individual as a result of this incident, but is nonetheless notifying potentially affected individuals to provide them with more information and resources. Change your password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

And perhaps one thing that is way down on their to-do list is to consider how vulnerable their identity is to cybercriminals. Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Improve Your Password Security. Monitor Your Credit.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. With Grandparent’s Day right around the corner, here’s a guide on how you can help keep your grandparents safe from the most common cybercrimes on the internet. Use strong, unique passwords.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. What is Account Takeover?

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

According to SiteLock data, websites are attacked 94 times per day on average and IT Chronicles estimates that 4,000 cybercrimes are being committed each day in the United States alone. Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. Using Weak Passwords.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

Preventing Identity Theft. Use good password practices. Do not use the same password for several accounts. Use a reliable password manager. These tools allow you to set highly secure passwords (of the kind that you will never learn by heart), and you only need to remember the master password.

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