Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Impacts vary depending on users’ browsers, cookies, and third-party account activity. “Earlier this year, we revisited this review of online technologies on the Patient Portal, this time examining the use of these technologies during the period from January 2015 to present. added Atrium Health.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Video and the PlayStation store are experiencing issues. The PSN breach exposed the data of millions of users, costing Sony $15 million in settlements and a year of identity theft protection for subscribers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Department of Justice announced that Swiss hacker Till Kottmann, 21, has been indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. According to BleepingComputer , Kottmann has performed reverse engineering of the firmware used by Verkada and discovered hardcoded credentials for a super admin account.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

Ever present threats. Phishing emails may ask for personal information like a log-in or Social Security number to authenticate your account, or they may urge you to share your credit card payment details. Identity-theft. Thus hackers rely on them not revealing they’ve been duped. Debt relief scams.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sensitive Data Theft and Exposure: Cybercriminals have reportedly stolen up to 120 TB of data in 2024 from healthcare providers alone. This stolen data is often exposed on both the clear and dark web, heightening risks of identity theft and further perpetuating cybercrime.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Identity security vendors have focused narrowly on securing corporate accounts, leaving organizations vulnerable to cybercriminals exploiting the broader identity exposures of employees, consumers, and suppliers. .

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Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2025

has been active sunce 2018, the platform offered for sale compromised credentials and PII used by crooks for tax fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft. to facilitate a wide range of illegal activity, including tax fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft.” The online criminal marketplace BlackDB.cc

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 23, 2020

On Friday, April 17, Mitch received a call from what he thought was his financial institution, warning him that fraud had been detected on his account. So while still on the phone with the caller, he quickly logged into his account and saw that there were indeed multiple unauthorized transactions going back several weeks.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Holistic Identity: The New Cyber Battleground Organizations have traditionally focused on securing individual account credentials, but SpyClouds research indicates that cybercriminals have expanded their tactics beyond conventional account takeover. ” Additional Report Findings: 17.3

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2021

Experian says it has plugged the data leak, but the researcher who reported the finding says he fears the same weakness may be present at countless other lending websites that work with the credit bureau. “Too many consumer finance company accounts,” the API concluded about my friend’s score.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

But you probably didn’t know that these fraudsters also can use caller ID spoofing to trick your bank into giving up information about recent transactions on your account — data that can then be abused to make their phone scams more believable and expose you to additional forms of identity theft.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

After I supplied that and told Annualcreditreport.com I wanted my report from Experian, I was taken to Experian.com to complete the identity verification process. Normally at this point, Experian’s website would present four or five multiple-guess questions, such as “Which of the following addresses have you lived at?”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

” The man, who remails at large, used fake email accounts posing as US-based researchers and engineers to target government personnel to obtain software and source code created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”), research universities, and private companies. . Air Force, Navy, Army, and the FAA.”

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The forum’s member roster includes a Who’s Who of top Russian cybercriminals, and it featured sub-forums for a wide range of cybercrime specialities, including malware, spam, coding and identity theft. In almost any database leak, the first accounts listed are usually the administrators and early core members.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 25, 2022

Criminal Identity Theft: What Is It and How Does It Work? You’ve probably come across the term identity theft. But what about criminal identity theft? Criminal identity theft refers to a crime where a thief impersonates another person when caught committing a crime. IdentityIQ.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

They hack into their teacher’s account and leave messages making fun of him. Air Force research facility, discover a password “sniffer” has been installed onto their network, compromising more than 100 user accounts. banks using the Zeus Trojan virus to crack open bank accounts and divert money to Eastern Europe.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Does Identity Theft Increase During the Holidays? IdentityIQ As the threat of identity theft grows each year, helping safeguard your identity during the holiday season becomes more of a necessity. But does identity theft increase during the holidays?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 24, 2019

The digitized records — including bank account numbers and statements, mortgage and tax records, Social Security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and drivers license images — were available without authentication to anyone with a Web browser. No authentication was required to read the documents.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 27, 2023

How to Help Avoid Holiday Credit Card Fraud IdentityIQ The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to buy presents for your friends and family, but it’s also a time when credit card fraud is at an all-time high. According to a study by the advisory firm Javelin , consumers lost $43 billion to identity fraud last year.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How Does Credit Monitoring Protect You From Identity Theft? IdentityIQ In today’s digital world, safeguarding your identity is paramount. With the ever-increasing threat of data breaches and identity theft, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to protect your personal information and financial well-being.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybercriminals then use this data for purposes ranging from identity theft to phishing attacks to credential stuffing. These emails and passwords were sold on Genesis Market and were used by Genesis Market users to access the various accounts and platforms that were for sale. We block known breached passwords. until this week.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2018

Many people, particularly older folks, proudly declare they avoid using the Web to manage various accounts tied to their personal and financial data — including everything from utilities and mobile phones to retirement benefits and online banking services. that helps identity theft victims recover from fraud incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. Bank transaction monitoring: This feature alerts customers if suspicious activity is found in their accounts. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

Once a scammer gets a hold of your personal information, they can steal your identity, steal your money and wreak havoc with your credit. The three most common types of identity theft that can happen from leaked personal information include credit card fraud, SSN identity theft and tax identity theft.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2022

Customers are potentially exposed to a broad range of frauds, including fraudulent card-not-present transactions. “We recommend that you remain vigilant for incidents of fraud and identity theft by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring free credit reports for any unauthorized activity.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Since many people use the same passwords across social media platforms and for sites for banks or credit cards, a criminal needs access to just one account to gain access to every account. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. Cyber hygiene basics.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Check the vendor website to see if they are contacting victims, and verify the identity of anyone who contacts you using a different communication channel. Phishing attacks often impersonate people or brands you know, and use themes that require urgent attention, such as missed deliveries, account suspensions, and security alerts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As part of an ongoing investigation, McLaren undertook a thorough review of the potentially impacted files to determine whether any sensitive information was present. The company recommends impacted individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their bank account activity. ” continues the notice.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Two former college graduates are in a lot of trouble after breaking into other students’ accounts and stealing sensitive personal data. A man from New York has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of computer intrusion causing damage. What happened? Many of the images were then shared.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 6, 2022

Whether we’re ordering groceries or looking for new shoes, all we need to do is create an account, fill out some basic personal details and log in. But what happens when that account is compromised – or when we think that account is compromised? Ride-share driver scam. How to Help Avoid Tech Support Scams.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Any time a resident applies for a government benefit, license, or permit, they must prove who they are and provide PII such as date of birth, place of residence, income, bank account information, and so on. This approach makes the data fundamentally secure and makes identity theft virtually impossible.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Major airline American Airlines has fallen victim to a data breach after a threat actor got access to the email accounts of several employees via a phishing attack. American Airlines discovered the breach on July 5, 2022 and immediately secured the impacted email accounts. How it happened.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

The account information of some card holders may have fallen into the wrong hands. The accessed information includes account numbers, names, and card expiration dates. American Express is advising customers to carefully review their account for fraudulent activity. Below are some steps you can take to protect your account.

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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. AI voice cloning scams present a new and scary threat.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2024

Identity Theft Can Leave Victims on the Hook for Tax Refund Advance Loans IdentityIQ Tax season presents opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers through a range of scams. One particular scam involves identity theft and the misuse of tax refund advances.

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Identity IQ

MAY 25, 2022

For example, it hosts an unregulated member network and is susceptible to scammers who may see it as fertile ground for cons and identity theft. Before buying, it might be wise to check the seller’s profile for negative reviews and avoid newly created accounts with no reviews. Brand-new accounts are a red flag.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2022

LinkedIn scams that target the public accounts of executives are on the rise and contributed to more than 40% of all phishing and social media cyber incidents in the second quarter of 2022. The post Impersonating Executives’ LinkedIn Profiles Presents a Significant Challenge for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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