IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that data is growing in value and being used more frequently by organisations, there still isn’t enough awareness around the many risks that come with the collecting and handling of it. So, how can consumers protect themselves? Recognisable keystroke patterns or short passwords should also be avoided.

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Password Management Data privacy Passwords Accountability 108

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Security requirements unpacked The regulations lay down explicit security mandates, from unique product passwords to transparent reporting mechanisms for security issues, alongside clear directives on security update commitments. Each product must either have a unique password or allow the user to set a secure password upon initial setup.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Recent regulatory insight into buy now, pay later highlights the risks tied to this growing credit option. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans.

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Identity Theft Consumer Protection Data collection Accountability 119

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Some target kids and steal their accounts, selling them on. As we’ve shown previously, you don’t even have to be on a gaming platform to be at risk from shenanigans. Tip: some gaming platforms will actually ban/cancel a gaming account by default should you ever reverse a dubious charge. Evaluating the download risk.

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Accountability Banking Scams Password Management 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts. This allows the attacker unauthorized access to numerous accounts or servers, putting the end-user’s information at risk. In comparison to last year, research. Given that over 2.5

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These emails may appear to be from legitimate retailers, offering enticing deals or requesting account verification. Many retailers offer secure delivery options, such as in-store pickup or lockers, which help reduce the risk of porch piracy. Never open attachments or click on links in emails from a sender you don’t recognize.

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Scams Identity Theft Retail Antivirus 52

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.

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