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Nude photo theft offers lessons in selfie security

Malwarebytes

A man from New York has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of computer intrusion causing damage. Working with another former graduate, he accessed the school email accounts of dozens of college students and stole private nude photographs. What happened? How did they do it? Defending yourself.

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

What is Account Takeover? 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. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done.