Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Medical identity theft Medical identity theft happens when someone steals or uses your personal information like your name, Social Security number, or Medicare details, to get healthcare in your name. How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

Consumer Protection 99

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 99

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Here are some of the most likely targets for access to consumer data: Healthcare organizations : Healthcare companies are a prime target for cybercrime due to the large amounts of sensitive data they store, which includes personal information and medical records.

Data breaches 72

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords eCommerce 72

Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

Lets explore password-based attacks, and some steps you can take to lock down your logins, once and for all. Threats to your passwords Managing all your passwords can be a hassle. Theyre easy to forget and hard to keep track of, so people tend to use and reuse simple passwords they can remember. Did you know?

Passwords 62

Passwords Password Management Accountability Malware 62

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

But all too often, ransomware victims fail to grasp that the crooks behind these attacks can and frequently do siphon every single password stored on each infected endpoint. Cloud-based health insurance management portals. .” In mid-November 2019, Wisconsin-based Virtual Care Provider Inc.

Passwords 271

Passwords Ransomware Password Management Malware 271

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Encryption Digital transformation Social Engineering 107

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

Certain industries such as education and healthcare face their own distinct set of challenges when it comes to mobile security, namely a diverse amount of endpoints and lackluster budgets and infrastructure. for more tips on improving your organizations mobile and Chromebook security posture. Stay vigilant!

Mobile 96

Mobile Cybersecurity Small Business Password Management 96

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.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Passwords Education Banking 98