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Business ID Theft Soars Amid COVID Closures

Krebs on Security

That surveillance has helped to paint a detailed picture of how business ID thieves operate, as well as the tricks they use to gain credit in a company’s name. For both dormant and existing businesses, the fraudsters attempt to create or modify the target company’s accounts at Dun & Bradstreet. ” PHANTOM OFFICES.

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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

Consumers will buy products without proper security features, unaware that their information is vulnerable. And current liability laws make it hard to hold companies accountable for shoddy software security. It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. It's easier to extend the protection to everyone.

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