Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

million customers have had their user accounts compromised in credential stuffing attacks. Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam.

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Adam Levin

JULY 10, 2020

2020 is on the path to becoming a record-breaking year for data breaches and compromised personal data. A recent article released by cybersecurity and antivirus firm Bitdefender shows that 8.4 billion records have already been exposed, and that’s only accounting for the first quarter of 2020. MGM Resorts (10.6

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2021

LinkedIn has formally denied that the recently disclosed data leak was caused by a security breach, data were obtained via web scraping. LinkedIn has issued a formal statement to deny that the recent leak that exposed the account details of more than 500 million of its registered users was caused by a security breach.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

T-Mobile’s massive data breach has affected 54 million customers. This most recent T-Mobile data breach is the company’s fourth data breach in the last three years. Unfortunately, data breaches are a frequent occurrence. Hackers regularly trade or sell people’s personal data.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

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. Account Takeover Prevention.

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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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CSO Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Credential stuffing is the automated use of collected usernames and passwords to gain fraudulent access to user accounts. Billions of login credentials have landed in the hands of hackers over the past several years as a result of data breaches. To read this article in full, please click here

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The amendment says that an investigation showed that the attacker was able to directly access the accounts of roughly 0.1% The attacker accessed the accounts using credential stuffing which is where someone tries existing username and password combinations to see if they can log in to a service. Check the vendor’s advice.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Phishing attacks masquerading as QuickBooks invoices are targeting users of the popular accounting software in an attempt to infect victim’s devices with the infamous Dridex banking Trojan. The ongoing phishing campaign began on April 19, targeting QuickBooks users from across the globe. We appreciate your prompt payment.

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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Web-hosting firm and domain registrar GoDaddy has revealed that it has suffered cyber attack which saw a hacker gain access to details of over one million customers.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This article explains how people can hack your credit card account, the different types of credit card fraud, how to help prevent credit card fraud, and what your next steps should be. With this type of fraud, a person can acquire your credit card number through phishing scams, data breaches, or when you make online transactions.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Pro-Ukraine hackers wiped 2 petabytes of data from Russian research center Participants earned more than $1.3M A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, the exposed individuals must take some precautions, as their data was briefly in the wild,” Cybernews researchers write. Cybernews reached out to Blink Mobility for additional comments but did not receive a response before publishing the article. In the wrong hands, this data can be exploited for financial gain.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

You get alerts from the IRS about suspicious account activity. For example, your existing online account has been hacked or disabled. Contact the IRS at 800-908-4490, so they can help assist you in protecting your tax account. The IRS will never call and ask for your bank or credit card account information.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. So it helps to understand how they do it so you can prevent account takeover and other forms of identity theft. Phishing: Highly Risky.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. A common example is phishing. Data Breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

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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). In this scheme, scammers gain unauthorized access to a victim’s account and exploit it for malicious purposes.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 19, 2024

Record-Breaking Numbers Identity theft restoration cases surged by a staggering 62% in 2023, correlating with a notable rise in data breaches that reached a record high last year. Spear phishing scams , targeting specific individuals, witnessed an alarming 150% increase.

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Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2023

We contacted the company for comment but did not receive a reply before publishing this article. The team discovered that the DepositFiles config file contained highly sensitive information such as credentials for multiple databases, email credentials, and payment system credentials, as well as credentials for social media accounts.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Trojan horses can also be used by cybercriminals to hijack control over your device, steal your personal data and even have access to your account. Phishing Phishing is a very costly threat to individuals. A phishing email can often come disguised as a message from a legitimate business you might be using.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. million accounts were compromised in the FlexBooker data breach Night Sky, a new ransomware operation in the threat landscape North Korea-linked Konni APT targets Russian diplomatic bodies Threat actors stole 1.1

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information — like your Social Security or financial account number — to commit fraud. If your data is used to open an account, take out a loan or lease, file taxes, or apply for unemployment insurance or other government benefits, you may be the victim of identity theft.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

IdentityIQ The traditional method of safeguarding our accounts with passwords is facing growing challenges. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by hackers, making passwords both inconvenient and increasingly susceptible to breaches. This adds an extra layer of security to your accounts and delivers unmatched convenience.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this article, we will discuss SIM swapping, how it works and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. The scammer takes advantage of a two-factor authentication and verification weakness and uses your phone number to access your accounts. Your data could be stolen in a data breach and sold on the dark web.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Google rolled out emergency fixes to address actively exploited Chrome zero-day Samsung discloses a second data breach this year The Prynt Stealer malware contains a secret backdoor. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

If you’re not familiar with the dark web, you might be wondering what it is, how information gets there, and what happens if your data is involved. In this article, we answer these questions and more, so you can understand the risks and how to help protect yourself from possible scams down the road. What is the Dark Web?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 291 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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