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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

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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Gamblers’ data compromised after casino giant Strendus fails to set password

Security Affairs

Source: Cybernews Usernames Names Government ID numbers (CURP) Phone numbers Email addresses Home addresses Dates of Birth Gender KYC status IP addresses used to register for an account IP addresses used to log in Deposit amounts Withdrawal amounts Notes on users, submitted by admins and customer support agents.

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10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

Identity IQ

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

Identity IQ

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Cybersecurity and Online Gaming

IT Security Guru

Sensitive information, both personal and financial, are used, stored, and linked to online gaming accounts. Once obtained, this information is then used to extort the victim or conduct fraudulent activity using their identity. Spyware monitors a user’s every movement and actions on the internet without their knowledge.

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What Happens If You Open a Spam Email on Your Phone

Identity IQ

The trojan horse can be hidden in software or attachments that, if downloaded, install different spyware and viruses on your device. This spyware and viruses can cause many problems on your device and compromise personal details. You can take a few steps to help prevent data or identity theft in situations like this.

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What is Digital Identity?

Identity IQ

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.