CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A sophisticated cyber attack launched on the visa website of French government has led to a data breach where sensitive info related to applicants such as nationalities, birth dates and passport numbers were exposed to hackers. France-based media channels report that the incident could be a state funded attack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

While Capital One incident is making the headlines, another incident may have severe consequences, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) also suffered a data breach. ” reported the media. ” reported the media. SecurityAffairs – LAPD, data breach). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

2 64% of Americans have experienced a data breach. 3 95% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error. 4 30% of phishing emails are opened by targeted users. 2 64% of Americans have experienced a data breach. 3 95% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Many scams occur, but most have a common goal: filing a fraudulent tax return in your name and getting your hard-earned money Your Social Security number (SSN) can be lifted via data breaches, phishing scams, or even a stolen Social Security card. It pays to guard against tax identity theft.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference? Among these threats, spam and phishing are two commonly misunderstood but distinct challenges. 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?

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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). Through exploiting trust and authority, they aim to extract valuable data or gain unauthorized access to systems.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In a notice for its customers , Xfinity acknowledges it recently fell victim to a data security incident. During the data breach the attackers were able to access 35.8 The company is notifying customers through a variety of channels, including through the Xfinity website , email, and news media. Take your time.

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

You can use it to share files, play media and more with only a wireless connection. But just like with unsecured Wi-Fi networks , hackers can target your Bluetooth-enabled devices to steal personal data , install malware or spam you with messages. The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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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. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many users reuse the same password and username/email, so if those credentials are stolen from one site—say, in a data breach or phishing attack—attackers can use the same credentials to compromise accounts on other services. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Your data could be stolen in a data breach and sold on the dark web. Thieves may try to trick you into providing your information by impersonating a legitimate company in an email phishing scam. They could take over your social media accounts and try to scam your friends and family or hold your accounts for ransom.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

The exposed records include email addresses full names, phone numbers, physical addresses, geolocation records, LinkedIn username and profile URL, personal and professional experience/background, genders, and other social media accounts and usernames. Passwords are not included in the archive. ” reported RestorePrivacy.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, last year over 69 million players of Neopets, an online virtual pet game, had their customer data exposed — including usernames, emails, passwords, and personally identifiable information (PII) such as birth date, gender, zip code, and country of residence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A data breach has reportedly occurred at the Missouri Education Department, exposing 100,000 social security numbers of teachers, admins and counselors. And security experts fear such data leak can lead to phishing attacks and identity thefts in near future.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

“In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. For instance, popular social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter have seen a surge in account takeovers and impersonation incidents.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

The report shows that phishing schemes were the most common type of cybercrime reported by victims in 2022, with 300,497 complaints. However, phishing schemes were not the most costly type of cybercrime in terms of financial losses. Scammers then wipe out the victims' funds without notification or permission from the victim."

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

How Does My Data End Up on the Dark Web? Your personal data can end up on the dark web through various means, but the most common are data breaches and targeted hacking. The data can be sold in bulk or individually, depending on its value. Targeted hacking is another way that data can end up on the dark web.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. Why is Your Digital Identity Important? In many ways, a digital identity can help improve your life by allowing you to enjoy the convenience and benefits of a connected world. A common example is phishing. Data Breaches. Awareness of Phishing Scams.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

The experts reported their findings to the company, but at the time of this writing, Clubhouse has yet to confirm the authenticity of the exposed data. Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to the Allianz Risk Barometer , this year companies are worried about the threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches and IT outages – even more than business and supply chain disruption, natural disasters or the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Maintaining compliance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Identity theft topped the list for both groups at 51%, with fake vaccine cards that could be used to hack smartphones (Americans 45%, British 44%) and data breaches (Americans 44%, Brits 45%) close behind. Among key findings: 80% of Americans and 76% of those in the U.K. About Anomali. Learn more at www.anomali.com.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. But other threats you can do something about.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

CyberNews researchers discovered an unsecured data bucket that belongs to View Media containing close to 39 million US citizen records. The CyberNews research team discovered an unsecured data bucket that belongs to View Media, an online marketing company. What happened to the data? Original post: [link].

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This can occur through various channels, including phone calls, emails, or social media messages. Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

Based on the samples we saw from the leaked files, they appear to contain a variety of mostly professional information from LinkedIn profiles, including: IDs Full names Email addresses Phone numbers Genders Links to LinkedIn profiles Links to other social media profiles Professional titles and other work-related data.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials. In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Or just targeted phishing attacks.” ” Concerned that his own information was similarly exposed, Sheehy contacted Jared parent company Signet Jewelers and asked them to fix the data exposure. Data exposures like these are some of the most common yet preventable for online retailers. ”

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Never use duplicate usernames or passwords across any of your online accounts to limit your exposure in case of a data breach. There’s a chance the unsolicited offer in your inbox is a “ phishing ” scheme. Phishing schemes don’t only travel by way of email. Vary login credentials across accounts. Be wary of email offers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Screenshot of leaked filled-in KYC form According to researchers, threat actors could use leaked data to commit identity theft and fraud. For example, cybercriminals could use the stolen credentials and personal data to open accounts in the names of individuals without them being aware.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

So it helps to understand how they do it so you can prevent account takeover and other forms of identity theft. In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the biggest password security risks you face and some things you can do to better protect your digital identity. Phishing: Highly Risky. How Does Phishing Work?

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Normally, doxing involves a threat to specific people, such as media personalities or participants of online discussions. Where does your personal data end up?” ” , we mentioned that a cybercriminal could attack their victim by using targeted phishing e-mails to obtain access to the victim’s data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

When we ask an expert to provide a risk estimate – for example, “How much would a data breach involving this server cost us?”, 1 million dollars”) while others will try heuristics like counting the number of confidential files on a server and multiplying that number by a “cost per file breached” dollar amount. executives).

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Social media-based scams are increasing as the average Australian uses their smartphone to connect unilaterally with multiple social networking services. Almost 75% of data breach originators have gone completely scot-free and remain anonymous. Whaling is an evolved form of phishing that is highly organized and sophisticated.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Particularly in the workplace, staff can become overwhelmed with security warnings, IT alerts, cybersecurity policy documents, password change requests, or even media consumption of stories about data breaches at other companies. The financial risk According to IBM , the average cost of a data breach in the U.S.

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