Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The exposed information could enable malicious actors to carry out identity theft, phishing attacks, unauthorized access to users’ accounts, and other nefarious actions. “In

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent developments that have sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, it has come to light that over 100,000 user account credentials of ChatGPT, a popular language model developed by OpenAI, have been stolen and sold on various dark web marketplaces. The repercussions of this breach extend beyond individual users.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. Use a Password Manager.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. Personal information, like banking account numbers, also can be exposed. Change your password as soon as possible.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

PayPal is sending out data breach notifications to thousands of users because their accounts were compromised through credential stuffing attacks. PayPal announced that 34942 customers’ accounts have been compromised between December 6 and December 8. ” reads the letter sent by the company to the affected customers.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

Having policies and procedures to secure social media accounts and minimise the potential for incidents can help. Recently, a client with several different social media accounts and a large team of people working on them approached BH Consulting to review its security and policies around them. More than 4.7

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

Last year alone more than 300 million consumers were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. Cyberattacks are conducted because the data collected – such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and financial account information – is financially valuable to the criminals.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo was recently deported back to his home country after serving more than seven years in prison for running multiple identity theft services. But the Secret Service discovered his various accounts at these data brokers and had them shut down one by one. By this time, his ID theft services had earned roughly USD $3 million.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. Grab yourself a password manager. They create and remember strong passwords to prevent reuse, and many will refuse to sign in to bogus websites.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2023

Juice Jacking: The Latest Cyber Threat to Your Personal Information and Devices IdentityIQ Juice jacking, a new cybercrime trend, is targeting people who charge their phones or tablets at public charging stations. Finally, you should change all your passwords and monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

According to reports , the attackers gained access to individual accounts through credential-stuffing techniques. This method involves using login credentials leaked from other online platforms to gain unauthorized access to user accounts where individuals have reused the same usernames and passwords.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Use strong passwords : Choosing a robust password that cannot be easily guessed is one of the most important actions that can be taken.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The company told them that threat actors gained access to full names, residence addresses, contract information, lease-purchase details, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number). Leaked sample data includes financial documents, invoices, hashed account passwords, passport scans, and more.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Criminals can use this information to commit identity theft or fraud.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

On its website PharMerica says: “At this point, PharMerica is not aware of any fraud or identity theft to any individual as a result of this incident, but is nonetheless notifying potentially affected individuals to provide them with more information and resources. Change your password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. On top of that, older adults tend to have more significant financial funds like retirement accounts, making them an ideal target for cybercriminals. . Use strong, unique passwords. password manager

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the dark web is also associated with illegal activities including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and illegal pornography, hacking and cybercrime, terrorism, and the sale of stolen data or personal information. You could become the victim of financial fraud, employment identity scams, tax identity theft, and more.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

And perhaps one thing that is way down on their to-do list is to consider how vulnerable their identity is to cybercriminals. Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Improve Your Password Security. It goes deeper.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 2003, customers with eBay and PayPal were hit with phishing emails requesting them to update account information, leading customers to give out log-in information. Cybercriminals send fraudulent messages in bulk that make false promises: you’ve won money, qualified for a refund, or your account is delinquent, and action is required.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

For the tool to function, the operator must input a list of compromised email accounts to be scanned. It’s noteworthy that most of the victim accounts identified were predominantly from the U.K. The use of Artificial Intelligence in cybercrime is not a completely novel concept.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Unfortunately, this time of year brings as much cybercrime as it does holiday cheer. Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption. As the holiday season draws near, shoppers are eagerly searching for gifts online. Benefits of antivirus.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The Russian man stole roughly 117 million user records, including usernames, passwords, and emails. Between May 14, 2012 and July 25, 2012, Nikulin obtained the records belonging 68 million Dropbox users containing usernames, emails, and hashed passwords. He will also serve 24 months for aggravated identity theft.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. “ According to the DoJ, the two defendants Eric Meiggs (20) and Declan Harrington (21) targeted users with high-value cryptocurrency accounts, and also executives of cryptocurrency companies. .

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site. Prefer to use password-protected networks. 6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. trillion last year.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Compromised data include names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, bank account numbers, credit cards, passwords, license plates, citizen service numbers or passport data. The group demanded a Bitcoin payment from the affected companies and threatened to publish the stolen information online or destroy their infrastructure.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2019

Unfortunately, if you don’t already have an account at the credit bureau’s new myEquifax portal , it may be simple for identity thieves to lift an existing credit freeze at Equifax and bypass the PIN armed with little more than your, name, Social Security number and birthday. Getting an account at myequifax.com was easy.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Use strong passwords : Choosing a robust password that cannot be easily guessed is one of the most important actions that can be taken.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2020

In November, King was accused and convicted of computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, and in June he also pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice charges for having provided fake evidence during his trial. After the IT staff at the company detected the intrusion, it disabled the fraudulent admin accounts, but King and St.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2019

. “Through proactive surveillance, LifeLabs recently identified a cyber-attack that involved unauthorized access to our computer systems with customer information that could include name, address, email, login, passwords, date of birth, health card number and lab test results.” ” said Brown.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Unlike other generations whose privacy fears are deeply entangled with concerns of traditional cybercrimes like identity and credit card theft, Gen Z worries most about the exposure of their private information because of the chance of harassment, bullying, and lost friendships.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Phishing is a cybercrime where criminals masquerade as legitimate institutions to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information. Requests for Personal Information Be cautious of any emails requesting personal information like usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers, credit card details, or other sensitive data.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

What it does mean is when China violates our criminal laws and international norms, we will hold them accountable for it.” 19, 2017, Equifax’s Twitter account told people looking for information about the breach to visit the wrong Web site, which also was blocked by multiple browsers as a phishing site.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

According to a recent report , bots accounted for a staggering 47.4% Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors. Stats on bots 1. of total internet traffic in 2022, marking a significant 5.1%

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2022

.” The company notified urged employees to change their user passwords. The company forced a password reset and is implementing multifactor authentication for all users of its systems. The company is offering a two-year membership of identity theft detection and protection services through Experian.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 4, 2021

When normal computer users fall into the nasty habit of recycling passwords, the result is most often some type of financial loss. Our passwords can say a lot about us, and much of what they have to say is unflattering. Interestingly, one of the more common connections involves re-using or recycling passwords across multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

On December 30, 2022, Wabtec started notifying impacted individuals and encouraged t them remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for any anomalies. ” concludes Wabtec.

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