Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. By taking the right steps, you and your loved ones can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from identity protection. If you notice any unauthorized transactions, immediately report them to your bank or credit card company.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Identity theft (or ID theft) is not a new problem, but in today’s well-connected society it is a problem that grows at an incredible rate. . Put in a few words, ID theft is when someone pretends to be someone else, using their credentials and taking various actions in their name. 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Risks of a Data Breach Data breaches pose numerous risks , including identity theft, financial loss, repetitional damage, legal and regulatory issues, and data manipulation. Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully obtains a person’s sensitive information.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2 Secure websites protect your data when shopping, banking, or connecting online. This is where password managers come in.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

University and college databases often store a wide variety of valuable information, everything from loans and bank account information to social security numbers and passport information — even healthcare data. Your connected devices should have updated antivirus, operating software and apps. Improve Your Password Security.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

They are commonly used to obscure one’s location, IP address, history, activity, and digital devices, making the VPN a very strong defence against identity theft threats. Antivirus software can scan for known viruses and prompt the user to take action once it finds a threat.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts.

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