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FCC Enacts Rules Against SIM Swapping to Protect Mobile Phone Users

SecureWorld News

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules aimed at enhancing security measures for cell phone accounts. SIM swapping involves the unauthorized transfer of a user's account to a SIM card controlled by malicious actors, achieved by convincing the victim's wireless carrier to make the change.

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Credit Card Fraud VS. Debit Card Fraud: Are you Protected?

Identity IQ

Debit Card Fraud: Are you Protected? Consumer protection laws differ in each case and knowing the differences can help to keep your accounts safe from identity theft. While there are protections for both, you can face more liability for fraudulent charges than if you’d used your credit card instead.

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LifeLock Bug Exposed Millions of Customer Email Addresses

Krebs on Security

Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers. million customer accounts.

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Scary Fraud Ensues When ID Theft & Usury Collide

Krebs on Security

27 — Thanksgiving Day weekend — Jim got a series of rapid-fire emails from MSF saying they’ve received his loan application, that they’d approved it, and that the funds requested were now available at the bank account specified in his MSF profile. Then on Nov. Take a look at that 546.56 for that $1,000.

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Digital Services Act (DSA) The DSA places greater responsibility and accountability on online platforms of all sizes. It aims to improve competition and innovation in the financial industry while increasing consumer protection. It targets illegal content, disinformation, and harmful practices.

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We dig into the Game Players Code

Malwarebytes

Some target kids and steal their accounts, selling them on. Tip: some gaming platforms will actually ban/cancel a gaming account by default should you ever reverse a dubious charge. LOCK your gaming network by using password managers, two-factor authentication within platforms and anti-virus software. Another decent tip.

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Security Boulevard

Digital Services Act (DSA) The DSA places greater responsibility and accountability on online platforms of all sizes. It aims to improve competition and innovation in the financial industry while increasing consumer protection. It targets illegal content, disinformation, and harmful practices.

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