Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. Understanding the connection between social engineering and scams is essential for recognizing and protecting yourself against these fraudulent activities.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Smart TV Scams: How to Avoid the Growing Threat IdentityIQ Smart TVs – such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks with streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube TV – it seems like everyone has them these days. And in this case, it’s the possibility to be scammed right from your own couch. What are Smart TV Scams?

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Identity IQ

MARCH 14, 2022

What is a Brushing Scam? Instead of it being the delivery website’s fault, it’s likely that you might becoming a part of a brushing scam. Instead of it being the delivery website’s fault, it’s likely that you might becoming a part of a brushing scam. What is a Brushing Scam? IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. About three-quarters of American consumers have encountered some form of holiday-related scam.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

SIM Swap Scams: How SIM Swapping Works and How To Protect Yourself IdentityIQ According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, SIM swap scams are on the rise. If you’re unfamiliar with this scam, it takes advantage of people’s lack of knowledge of how SIM cards work and puts their information at risk.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

You may have heard that today’s phone fraudsters like to use use caller ID spoofing services to make their scam calls seem more believable. Sure enough, he said, as long as he was calling from the number on file for his account, the automated system let him review recent transactions without any further authentication.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. A 21 year old man named David Smith, from Connecticut, allegedly figured out a way to extract large quantities of cash from drivers with a scam stretching back to 2020.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fortnite Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ Since the summer of 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale has been one of the most popular games in the world. Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. What is a Fortnite Scam? What is a Poison PDF?

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

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Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2022

4 Ways to Avoid Payment App Scams. There are several scams that criminals can run to cheat payment app users out of their money or trick them into providing personal information. If you use payment apps, use these tips to help avoid scams. Avoid Phishing Scams. IdentityIQ. Don’t Pay for Goods or Services.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2023

Summary In the midst of significant layoffs hitting the previously immune tech industry, scammers have mobilized and doubled down on targeting job seekers with various employment scams. Fig 8 - Source code showing commented-out credit card validation element The malicious domain used in this scam - zscaler-finance-analyst-strategy[.]live,

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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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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

More than 450 workers at the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost more than $1 million in a direct deposit scam that left postal workers without pay, angry at the USPS for not heeding warnings of the scheme, and the agency scrambling to figure out exactly what happened. And this is, sadly, an example of why both of those are so critical."

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Latest Amazon Scams and Tips to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Ah, Amazon. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on the most cunning Amazon scams out there, and more importantly, giving you the tips you need to help avoid falling into their traps. What are Amazon Scams? It’s all fantastic, right? ” Beware!

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The State of Security

MAY 27, 2021

Even if you have chosen a strong, unique password for your online presence and enabled two-factor authentication it's possible that you've overlooked another way in which online criminals could commandeer your social media accounts and spam out a message to your followers. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2021

Even if you have chosen a strong, unique password for your online presence and enabled two-factor authentication it’s possible that you’ve overlooked another way in which online criminals could commandeer your social media accounts and spam out a message to your followers. […]… Read More.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2020

The increasing number of news articles circulating on the internet in the wake of COVID-19 has resulted in the rise of Phishing attacks which feed on people’s fears. Authentic emails from verified sources would not require this. It’s vital that the public remains vigilant against the scam emails during this challenging time”.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

Threat actors could potentially use stolen PII in tandem with voice cloning to take over accounts, commit fraud, or perpetrate targeted scams—leveraging the familiarity of a cloned voice to manipulate victims. Given these developments, organizations and individuals relying on voice authentication must reconsider their security frameworks.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

This article delves into the various biometric authentication methods, explaining how they work and how biometrics can help prevent identity theft. Common Biometric Authentication Methods Fingerprint Recognition Fingerprint recognition is arguably the most widely used and recognized biometric authentication method.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we will discuss 10 effective ways to protect your privacy online. 2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of secu-rity that requires you to enter a code sent to your phone or email, in addition to your password.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How Does a Phone Cloning Scam Work? Protect Your Accounts Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your cell phone. Law enforcement should also be contacted, so a report of the fraud is documented What is a port-out scam? A port-out scam is when a scammer transfers a victim’s phone number to another phone provider.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2022

The malicious email and the scam behind it are perfect examples of one of the more reliable tactics in the world of phishing—fooling a victim into thinking they need to take some action as part of a larger, ongoing process. The scam site. Secondly, it asks for the visitor’s authenticator code. As bait, it’s perfect.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anatomy of email phishing and provide actionable insights to help you get through your inbox with confidence. Lack of Contact Details: An official email should always provide authentic contact details. This not only helps protect you but can also prevent others from being scammed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. SPF: also known as Sender Policy Framework, is a DNS record used for authentication mechanism in email addresses. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. What is an e-mail?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Online scams. The internet is full of online scams including payment app scams, ticketing scams, extortion, fake charities and online marketplace schemes. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2022

If you use authentication apps on your mobile, you’ve almost certainly had to scan one to set up 2FA for websites you use. On this occasion, they’ve been spotted in relation to a parking meter scam looking to snag payment details. However, this article includes a photograph of the scam in action. Sound the QR alarm.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam. This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. If you’ve received a message out of the blue that offers a deal, but only if you act now, it’s probably a scam.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As with so many Steam attacks currently, it accommodates for the possibility of users relying on Steam Guard Mobile Authentication for additional protection. It’s the second of these possibilities that is used as this particular scam’s launch pad. Finally, the site asks for the user’s Steam Guard authentication code.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Texting Scams. SIM swapping is a scam where criminals get your real phone number transferred to a SIM card in their possession. If you have set up two-factor authentication using text messages for your accounts, they can request to reset your password at the point of login and use the code sent to your number to get into your account.

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Business Email Compromise: a scam on the rise Business email compromise (BEC) scams are raking in more cash for fraudsters, who are evolving their tactics to avoid detection. Among the most popular lures and themes for the scams were payroll diversion, where the scammer asks to change their bank account or direct debit information.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price or you can become a victim of a scam.". You know, as opposed to being the victim of this scam instead. This has been achieved by limiting the number of times you can attempt to login, as per our article from back in July.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

So in this article we’ll focus on what threats affect you directly and how you can protect yourself. We’d like to see more companies embrace new methods of authentication and wave passwords goodbye: Too many breaches have shown us that user education only works for those that were already doing the right things.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Below, we’ve listed some from the Beamer article and a few which we’ve looked at ourselves. As the article mentions, it often begins with a message sent to another player. By doing so, they can bypass SMS based two-factor authentication because the codes end up being sent to them, as opposed to the victim.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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