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Webroot
MARCH 3, 2025
March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW).
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
One of the more common ways cybercriminals cash out access to bank accounts involves draining the victim’s funds via Zelle , a “peer-to-peer” (P2P) payment service used by many financial institutions that allows customers to quickly send cash to friends and family. Check out their partner list here ].
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Schneier on Security
JANUARY 29, 2020
It says Ralphs may pry into "financial and payment information like your bank account, credit and debit card numbers, and your credit history.". More consumer protection laws will be required. Wait, it gets even better. The reaction from John Votava, a Ralphs spokesman: "I can understand why it raises eyebrows," he said.
Adam Levin
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Scammers who use “phishing” emails (it looks like it’s from a brand you know, but it’s not) will include a link to a fake website where they’ll ask for your banking or other personal information. Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. Be wary of “free” offers.
Identity IQ
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams IdentityIQ Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, have come under intense scrutiny for their response to online payment scams. Key Takeaways Major U.S.
Adam Levin
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. Always check your credit for new accounts or unusual activity. It’s not worth the risk.
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Enacted in May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act rolls back some of the restrictions placed on banks in the wake of the Great Recession of the last decade. By the same token, freezes do nothing to prevent crooks from abusing unauthorized access to these existing accounts.
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