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A Clear and Present Need: Bolster Your Identity Security with Threat Detection and Response

Duo's Security Blog

“It took nearly 11 months (328 days) to identity and contain data breaches resulting from stolen or compromised credentials.” – IBM’s Cost of Data Breach Report 2023 I recently came across a 2012 article from CSO Online , and realized that it has been more than 11 years since the phrase “Identity is the new perimeter” was coined!

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IDIQ Joins Identity Theft Resource Center in Releasing New Report on Trends in Identity Theft and Scams

Identity IQ

Of the 7% of federal accounts that were misused – 78% were due to IRS accounts. Misused social media accounts made up 72% of non-government and non-financial account abuse. For the misuse of stolen information, a majority reported account takeover (61%) versus new account creation (32%).

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Global CRM Provider Exposed Millions of Clients’ Files Online

Security Affairs

Many Documents From Many Different Companies All In One Place A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data breach can have potentially serious consequences for both businesses and individuals. The criminals could change payment details, and redirect funds to their own accounts.

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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros

CyberSecurity Insiders

These attacks have become more complex and challenging to detect, leading to increased instances of data breaches, account takeovers, and impersonation attacks. For instance, popular social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter have seen a surge in account takeovers and impersonation incidents.

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3 Steps to Prevent a Case of Compromised Credentials

Duo's Security Blog

Compromised or stolen credentials is the second most common type of cybersecurity incident accounting for 27% of reported breaches, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Delays in identifying, assessing, and notifying breaches make it more challenging to prevent harm.

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3 Essential Elements of an Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Strategy

Security Boulevard

Digital identity data is a cybercriminal's favorite target. The 2023 ForgeRock Identity Breach Report revealed a 233% increase in U.S. data breaches exposing user credentials compared to the year before. From there, they can find high-value data to steal, hold for ransom, expose, or sell.

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Secure Web Browsing – How to Remove the Headache

Jane Frankland

Data breaches have surged globally this year. By mid-year, there’s been a staggering 156% growth in the total number compared to the previous quarter, with a whopping 855 accounts worldwide being leaked every minute. It emphasises accountability and serves as a deterrent against security risks.