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. Hermann said AI voice cloning scams are, unfortunately, working.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2019 annual Internet Crime Report included 467,361 complaints about suspected internet crime with losses of $3.5 billion, or roughly half, of the total losses in 2019 were attributed to generic email account compromise (EAC) complaints. The back of the napkin math isn’t pretty.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Is IdentityIQ a Scam? Is IdentityIQ a scam? You receive three-bureau credit reports and scores; real-time fraud alerts; identity monitoring; identity theft insurance; anti-virus and VPN; and other benefits. Identity theft protection includes identity theft insurance , underwritten by AIG, for up to $1 million. IdentityIQ.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

Overall, fraud accounts for 73% of all online attacks: 56% are scams (fraud that results in the victim voluntarily disclosing sensitive data) and 17% are phishing attacks (theft of bank card details). Insurance companies around the world are now suffering from phishing. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“We have fallen victim to an internet-based crime that has defrauded our taxpayers of $2.3m,” reads an August 23 press release put out by the Town Administrator of Peterborough, New Hampshire. The business email compromise (BEC) scam was detected when ConVal School District reported it had not received its monthly $1.2

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., One common misconception is that scammers usually possess a strong command of computer science and IT knowledge.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2020

When a reliable method of scamming money out of people, companies or governments becomes widely known, underground forums and chat networks tend to light up with activity as more fraudsters pile on to claim their share. And that’s exactly what appears to be going on right now as multiple U.S. Meanwhile, a number of U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage title insurance giant First American Financial Corp. based First American [ NYSE:FAF ] is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. It employs some 18,000 people and brought in $6.2 billion in 2019.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a 74% increase from the previous year. The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Scams that Target Seniors. Impersonation Scams.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 2020 Internet Crime Report , refers to what is happening as an “ Internet crime spree.” billion people were active internet users as of October 2020. COVID-19 Scams. Of course, with vaccines now available, vaccination scams are proliferating.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Individuals. Businesses.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

million (roughly $750 million) through authorized and unauthorized fraud and scams in the UK alone. This is no surprise as phishing is often the prelude to more serious threats like ransomware, breaches, and BEC scams. Blocking scam text messages. Unauthorized payment card fraud. Cracking down on phone number spoofing.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2024

Attorney's office in Delaware charged Olugbenga Lawal with being a major money launderer for a Nigerian-based international criminal organization that specialized in Business Email Compromise (#BEC) and Romance Scam. Hermann in turn recruited Assane and Baines to open even more accounts. You will hear from both Mr. Hermann and Ms.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 26, 2021

million being transferred to foreign internet scam artists. Adding a wrench into the unfolding events, officials are still waiting to see if the town's insurance will cover the losses. As it turns out, the scammers used fake email to pose as ConVal, where the actors then routed the payment into their bank account.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

When people mention identity theft , it’s only natural that your mind goes to the internet, dark web and digital identity theft. Mail that gets thrown away can include credit card offers, credit card bills, credit card statements, and bank statements with account numbers that include your personal information. IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

While criminals can’t open financial accounts and credit cards in your name using only your phone number, they can use it in other ways. Texting Scams. SIM swapping is a scam where criminals get your real phone number transferred to a SIM card in their possession. SIM Swapping. Spoofing Your Number.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

The internet makes our lives more convenient but also brings about new threats that we need to be on the lookout for. Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Login information for online accounts you have. IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity. Begin by cleaning up old accounts. What Is a Digital Footprint?

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

What are the signs your email account has got hacked? After hacking your email accounts, they can use the account to impersonate you and contact your family members or friends. And they can gain that by sending you a phishing email saying that your account has been accessed from a new device or compromised.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2019

Attackers were able to trick the personnel into believing that the contractor had changed their bank, and asked them to transfer the funds to a new bank account under their control. Ambrose employees’ email accounts. The parish submitted an insurance claim in the attempt of recovering the stolen money. ” Stec added.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

7 Ways to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online IdentityIQ The internet is bustling with activities kids want to explore. The internet can be a mixed bag for youngsters, offering both benefits and pitfalls. Let’s not forget the chance of them bumping into online predators or getting entangled in scams.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While the internet has its perks, it also exposes your personal details that could be vulnerable to misuse. Discovering that your bank account has been emptied or that mysterious charges have appeared on your credit card can be devastating. Thieves can use a child’s clean financial history to open new accounts or even take out loans.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And that doesn’t even begin to cover the roughly 200 million viewers who will tune in via mobile, satellite, or internet. That means that everyone wanting to access their tickets must do so by signing in either to their email or ticket vendor’s account – and there are plenty of opportunities for account compromise.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam is one of the simplest and most damaging attacks businesses can face with losses ranging from hundreds to millions of dollars. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), losses due to BEC scams since 2013 total around $28 billion dollars and it is the most profitable cybercrime there is.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Inova is an actuarial consultancy company, which means they compile statistical analysis and calculate insurance risks and premiums. Document sent to the insurance company by the victim’s lawyer. Inova has been operating since 2012 and has handled thousands of cases since then. Sketch of the accident from the police report.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But with identity theft and other online scams rapidly becoming more prevalent, it’s essential not to leave your credit and identity vulnerable, even if you are determined to cancel IdentityIQ. Both services share features such as credit reports and scores, identity theft insurance underwritten by AIG, dark web monitoring, and more.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 15, 2022

But your personal data isn’t just vulnerable on the internet; it can be offline too. You probably keep many sensitive documents in your home, from Social Security cards to old tax returns to bank account statements. One of the best ways to help protect yourself from digital threats like these is to safeguard your data online.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The hackers were able to make off with $190 million in crypto by swapping account numbers. His premise was that the current version of the Internet – of Web2 – was mostly centralized. CertiK’s Security Suite has tools to identify and avoid scams. According to a report from Chainalysis, there has been about $2.2

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

He was quoted as saying that he and his co-conspirators would steal the data and if Tesla refused to pay the ransom the company's secrets would be placed on the internet. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. Banks and Insurers to Face Tough Cyber Stress Tests under Bank of England Plan. Covid Fraud: £34.5m

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. Your name and city are enough to run a comprehensive internet search. Everything you post is open to the internet – including the vacation photos you uploaded that morning. This helps build a safer and more protected internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to a recent analysis conducted by Freshbooks on the rise of Covid scams, email remains one of the most vulnerable outlets for cybercriminals. In another case, Aetna Ace, a health insurance company, saw the records of over 480,000 patients exposed after an employee responded to a spear-phishing email.

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Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

In this Employee Spotlight, we talk to Account Development Executive, Jordan Gray, who works with C-level executives to integrate threat intelligence solutions within their environments. In 2018, I was looking for a career change away from insurance. Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. As of Jan.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 22, 2021

Throughout the scam, fraudsters will often build trust with their targets via computer, phone, and the mail. According to NOCA (National Council on Aging) these are the top ten financial scams targeting the elderly as of February 2021. Government Imposter Scams. The grandparent scam. Medicare/health insurance scams.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Today’s columnist, Brian Johnson of Armorblox, offers five takeaways from the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams.

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