Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Educate Yourself Stay informed about the latest AI voice cloning techniques and scams.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And as the use of technology continues to increase across all aspects of shipping–from ship networks to offshore installations and shoreside control centres–so does the potential for cybersecurity breaches,' reported Heavylift PFI, quoting Tom Walters, partner at the Hollman Fenwick Willan law firm." A Notice of Privacy Incident issued Oct.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Common Ways Scammers Target You Online As technology evolves, scammers are becoming savvier in their methods of obtaining your information. From account takeovers and fake ads to impersonation accounts, investment scams, and even romance scams, you must be on guard at all times when browsing online.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 26, 2023

The app is entirely free for IdentityIQ members and provides inquiry alerts for possible transactions involving a member’s identity and updated credit scores. With research showing there is a new victim of identity theft every two seconds, it’s never been more important to monitor your personal information in real-time,” Hermann said.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Brands pointed out that they have no evidence of identity theft or fraud involving exposed data. “As we announced publicly in mid-January, Yum! experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain of our systems on or around January 13, 2023. ” reads the data breach notification letter.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 14, 2022

Temecula, California, June 14, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit monitoring, announces three veterans in the multi-family and credit industries have joined the company to help lead the company’s newly-acquired Resident-Link product and brand.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This includes possible exposure to graphic or mature content, cyberbullying, grooming, or unauthorized online purchases leading to identity theft or credit card fraud. Keeping your kids from getting addicted to technology. Using the internet for educational purposes.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities. It operates in over 100 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language; encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational co-operation with the United Kingdom.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. The Future of the Dark Web The future of the dark web is uncertain as it continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and law enforcement methods.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google Chromebook devices could rightly be called a game-changer for education. According to Google, 40 million students and educators were using Chromebook computers for learning as of last year. The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

The Need for Cyber Risk Education and Training The Mimecast report also highlights the importance of cybersecurity education and training for the C-suite. This underscores the need for continuous education and training on cyber risks and best practices, especially for C-suite executives who may not have a technical background.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you dislike the use of facial recognition technology in relation to essential services, you’re in luck. Last year, the IRS announced it would be using facial recognition selfies to confirm identity. New accounts would have no say in the matter. One such proposition has been removed.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 14, 2022

Temecula, California, June 14, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit monitoring, announces three veterans in the multi-family and credit industries have joined the company to help lead the company’s newly-acquired Resident-Link product and brand.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Voice and Speech Synthesis Scammers use AI-generated voice technology to create highly realistic voice messages. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

An attack vector is essentially an access point allowing hackers to steal elements of your digital identity. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. population vulnerable to identity theft.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s columnist, Kimberly Sutherland of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, points out that as more people get vaccinated, young adults and seniors are most susceptible to identity theft scams related to vaccines and public displays of vaccination cards. Businesses need to educate their customers about the characteristics of fraud attacks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importantly, if the Internet were to achieve such a promise, then everyone, no matter their gender, race, income level, education, or age, could feel as safe and as private online as they deserve. Women were twice as likely as men to say their identity was stolen because of earlier, physical theft of their wallet or purse.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

million in UI benefits paid; and Suspicious Email Accounts — totalling $2 billion in UI benefits paid. Outdated technology. You might also reach out to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) , a not-for-profit organization that has helpful resources you can use to resolve ID theft and fraud problems.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. But beyond these cases, how advanced is the implementation of the technology that wants to end passwords once and for all? See the Top Identity & Access Management tools. See the Top Password Managers.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2020

To Zoom’s credit, password protection and a “waiting room” feature, which allows the host to control when a participant joins the meeting, are the default settings for its free and single license paid accounts. This brings the possibility of pedophiles getting access to these lists,” Norton says.

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SC Magazine

JULY 14, 2021

These attributes may include consumer and behavioral data, criminal records, health records, web histories, email accounts, employment, and education histories. Further, verified digital IDs can help healthcare organizations combat fraud prevention and identity theft. Daniel Cidon, chief technology officer, NextGate.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. Meanwhile, greater reliance on mobile devices for everything from managing our bank accounts to checking credit scores leaves fintech users more at-risk than ever. Regulatory technologies (Regtech). .

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the EU, lawmakers are working on the Data Act , meant to further protect sensitive data, as well as a comprehensive AI legal strategy that might put a curb on a range of invasive machine-learning technologies and require greater accountability and transparency. Desperate to stop data leaks, people will insure against them.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the digital age, having a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is now just as crucial to organizational success as accounting, sales, marketing and other core business functions. If intruders gain access to the network, they can roam freely to steal data, spy on email conversations and take over accounts on the network. The network.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Sensitive data also includes payment and financial information that could lead to identity theft and fraud if the data is lost or stolen and winds up in the wrong hands.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, if the LinkedIn member’s job is listed as Senior Account Executive—International Freight, the malicious zip file would be titled Senior Account Executive—International Freight position (note the ‘position’ added to the end),” the blog post states. However, this technology is far more rudimentary in nature.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As a trusted security partner, it’s important to help educate your customers on today’s ever evolving threat landscape and provide guidance on proactive protection and threat prevention. Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. Fraudulent charges.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

For over 30 years I have studied the technologies of security and privacy. I am also a special advisor to IBM Security and the Chief Technology Officer of IBM Resilient. As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come. I have eleven main points: 1.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

With people focused on protecting their families from a global COVID-19 pandemic and helping others in need, cybercriminals have taken advantage to profit from the increasing dependence on technology to go on an Internet crime spree. Phishing scams accounted for 241,342 complaints in the report, generating $54 million in total damages.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), private financial records, and a selection of other sensitive data hold all the required elements to perpetrate crimes such as blackmail, impersonation, and identity theft, or a combinations of these. This is a new level of ransomware meets blackmail.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware. Don’t trust, verify – Never use the same channel, in this case email, to verify the identity of the requester. Social Engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” As Technology Evolves New Vulnerabilities Arise. Interested in learning more?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts.

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