SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. While this technology offers transformative potential in areas like accessibility, education, and creative industries, it also raises grave security concerns. Promoting media literacy is another essential strategy.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Educate Yourself Stay informed about the latest AI voice cloning techniques and scams.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Safer Internet Day promotes the idea that everyone, from young people to educators to policymakers and business leaders, can play a role in creating a safer internet.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

IdentityIQ Shoulder surfing is an identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. To pass the time, you decided to log into your bank account. Later this person attempts your login and successfully gains access to your bank account.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To do this, however, they must use financial accounts, usually a credit card, to purchase game currency. Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. The more information you offer, the more likely you are to become a victim of identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2024

Do I Get a New Identity Protection PIN Every Year? IdentityIQ When you are a victim of a resolved case of tax-related identity theft, the IRS will issue you an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to help protect you from future fraud. It’s important to keep your IP PIN safe to prevent tax-related identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 7, 2021

This means a criminal might have purchased your bank account details and tax documents online and then have authenticated access to your bank account. When the IRS deposits money into your bank account, the criminal can transfer the money into an untraceable cryptocurrency wallet. File Your Taxes As Soon As Possible.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Once they have gained access to your email address, they can steal your identity and hurt not only your identity but your credit. What are the signs your email account has got hacked? After hacking your email accounts, they can use the account to impersonate you and contact your family members or friends.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

Once a scammer gets a hold of your personal information, they can steal your identity, steal your money and wreak havoc with your credit. The three most common types of identity theft that can happen from leaked personal information include credit card fraud, SSN identity theft and tax identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. ” The next step, as usual, is education.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Use complex and different passwords for your digital accounts. Monitor your credit report closely for possible identity theft. And use two-factor authentication for critical accounts like email and bank accounts. Don’t click on links from any source that you haven’t authenticated as legitimate.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What follows isn’t a generous supply of Robux, but instead might be data theft, malware infections, or compromised accounts. Step 2: Educate When it comes to online gaming, never forget that information is a powerful shield in defending yourself. Users are typically required to complete surveys or download suspicious software.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

As no authentication was required, anybody could access all of the student’s personal information needed to apply to universities. It claims to have a network of over 650 educational institutions worldwide and 80 million users over the last year. Leverage EDU works as a one-stop admission platform for students seeking to study abroad.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. You could become the victim of financial fraud, employment identity scams, tax identity theft, and more. The FBI shut down the Silk Road in October 2013.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. In some cases, an actual high-ranking employee’s account may have been compromised already.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR code scams can be used to harvest login credentials, financial data like credit card and bank account numbers, personally identifiable information, including confidential medical information, and other sensitive data. This information can be used to carry out identity theft, install ransomware, or steal large amounts of money.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In a nutshell, your digital identity encompasses all the information that exists about you in digital form. This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. population vulnerable to identity theft.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Time Sensitive Phishing emails often create a sense of urgency, pressuring recipients to take immediate action like updating their account or verifying information. Stay vigilant, scrutinize emails for red flags, verify the sender’s authenticity, and avoid disclosing sensitive information without confirmation.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

New accounts would have no say in the matter. Older accounts were likely to be switched over to the new service at some point in the immediate future. Today I’m calling on the IRS to end its plan to require facial recognition for online accounts. pic.twitter.com/cggpAnc7va — Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) February 7, 2022.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. Of those, 230 were leaking all four authorization credentials and could be used to fully take over Twitter accounts.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 19, 2021

This leaves victims of the data breaches vulnerable to identity theft. Marriott reported that the names, loyalty account information, phone numbers, birth dates and other personal details of around 5.2 The data was available to anyone on the web, unsecured with passwords or any other authentication requirements.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

The Need for Cyber Risk Education and Training The Mimecast report also highlights the importance of cybersecurity education and training for the C-suite. This underscores the need for continuous education and training on cyber risks and best practices, especially for C-suite executives who may not have a technical background.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. A Streamlined Data Security Strategy.

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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). AI algorithms can create and manage fake accounts, engage in discussions, and propagate misleading information to manipulate users. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Providing courses on phishing, password security, identity theft, and social engineering will prepare employees with correct cyber behaviors. Using varied eLearning techniques.

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SC Magazine

JULY 14, 2021

These attributes may include consumer and behavioral data, criminal records, health records, web histories, email accounts, employment, and education histories. They are largely trustworthy yet users can authenticate them remotely, making many transactions faster and simpler. Unique, verified digital IDs have many benefits.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer. About Arkose Labs.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As we mentioned in the previous part, there are six major data types; credit card and payment information, credentials of accounts, government secrets, personally identifiable information (PII), corporate intellectual Property (IP), and critical infrastructure data. The second scenario is about account credentials.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

The email tells you to click on a link to verify your account details. The message seems urgent , often using phrases like “Immediate action needed” or “Contact us now about your account.” You think you’re logging into your bank account, but you’re giving your information to a scammer. The message urges you to call back.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) hackers like Conti, Hive and LockBit narrowing their focus from larger healthcare systems to smaller hospitals and specialty clinics, it is becoming easier than ever to retrieve the data and use it for launching various fraud and identity theft schemes. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As a trusted security partner, it’s important to help educate your customers on today’s ever evolving threat landscape and provide guidance on proactive protection and threat prevention. Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. Fraudulent charges.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and Multi-factor Authentication Many systems are only as secure as the passwords used to protect them. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. If you don’t already use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access your work accounts, you should start.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

None of this is to suggest that falling prey to holiday cybercrime is unavoidable or that the potential damage can’t be mitigated, but it is important to educate yourself, friends and family to safeguard the holiday season. Protecting Against Malware and Scams While Shopping Online During the Holiday Season. Bad-looking stock photos?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Crimeware and spyware.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The report goes on to note: In addition to the massive Equifax breach that exposed personal information of 143 million individuals, other noted breaches last year included the education platform Edmodo (77 million records hacked); Verizon (14 million subscribers possibly hacked); and America’s JobLink (nearly 5 million records compromised).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Microsoft is already providing passwordless features to Azure Active Directory, and for Google, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become mandatory. While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch.

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