Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Child Identity Theft: Types, Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies IdentityIQ Child identity theft is a significant problem in the US. A recent report by Javelin Strategy & Research, sponsored by AARP , found that 915,000 children, or 1 in 80, were victims of identity theft in the past year.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Importance of Family Identity Theft Protection IdentityIQ In today’s interconnected world, your family’s digital footprint grows every time you click, post, or shop online. million American children were victims of identity fraud last year? million American children were victims of identity fraud last year?

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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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CSO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

A pending class action lawsuit accuses online payments giant PayPal of failing to adequately safeguard the personal information of its users, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and related ills at the hands of the unidentified perpetrators of a data breach that occurred late last year.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 12, 2021

Identity theft has been around for a long time, and it continues to evolve and adapt with the times. When it comes to identity theft , you need to avoid believing misinformation and spreading it to others. Here are four identity theft myths to stop believing. Myth #3: Identity theft only affects adults.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this month, UMass Memorial Health alerted patients who were affected by the hospital data breach. The hospital data breach potentially affected more than 209,000 individuals, according to the U.S. How to Protect Yourself After a Hospital Data Breach. Use Strong Passwords. Monitor Your Credit.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

If you’re still under the impression that hacking is restricted to hoodie-wearing individuals in darkened rooms, then you might be vastly underestimating the scale the data breach problem. . Last year alone more than 300 million consumers were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

T-Mobile’s massive data breach has affected 54 million customers. This most recent T-Mobile data breach is the company’s fourth data breach in the last three years. Unfortunately, data breaches are a frequent occurrence. Hackers regularly trade or sell people’s personal data.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 19, 2021

With all that transpired over the last few months, and even with the SolarWinds cyberattack making headlines , it might be easy to forget that data breaches and hacks continue to expose the personal information of millions. This leaves victims of the data breaches vulnerable to identity theft.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. Here’s some insight on why victims of data breaches might fail to react.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Passwords are your first line of defense for protecting your digital identity. As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Password Spraying. Credential Stuffing.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 27, 2022

The improper disposal of smartphones and computers is one of the most common ways for a nefarious character to access sensitive information that can lead to identity theft. The last thing anyone wants is their passwords , account numbers, private images and the like winding up in the wrong hands.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Supply chain issues, inflation, a red-hot housing market, labor shortages and data breaches are just a few of the topics that affected our credit and personal finances. 8 Common Identity Theft Scams. Scam School: Bad Practices on Social Media Could Put Your Identity at Risk. How Hackers Can Steal Your Passwords.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Many scams occur, but most have a common goal: filing a fraudulent tax return in your name and getting your hard-earned money Your Social Security number (SSN) can be lifted via data breaches, phishing scams, or even a stolen Social Security card. It pays to guard against tax identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

Last year, a staggering 61% of identity misuse cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were the result of a prevalent social engineering scam known as an existing account takeover (ATO). Through exploiting trust and authority, they aim to extract valuable data or gain unauthorized access to systems.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In October we reported that the data of as many as seven million 23andMe customers were for sale on criminal forums following a password attack against the genomics company. Now, a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided some more insight into the data theft. Change your password.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. What Are Data Breaches?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The Cybernews research team has discovered that their personal data was exposed in a leak. In the wrong hands, this data can be exploited for financial gain.

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

It can be used to copy content stored on your device, from messages and photos to call logs and passwords. The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft. Enable security features like two-factor authentication and password protection.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

If you’re not familiar with the dark web, you might be wondering what it is, how information gets there, and what happens if your data is involved. In this article, we answer these questions and more, so you can understand the risks and how to help protect yourself from possible scams down the road. What is the Dark Web?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? Why is Your Digital Identity Important?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, last year over 69 million players of Neopets, an online virtual pet game, had their customer data exposed — including usernames, emails, passwords, and personally identifiable information (PII) such as birth date, gender, zip code, and country of residence. Turn on 2FA for online games that offer it.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. So in this article we’ll focus on what threats affect you directly and how you can protect yourself.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 29, 2021

The dark web can attract cybercriminals involved in illegal activity – including identity theft. As a result of data breaches, identity thieves can find all kinds of sensitive information for sale on the dark web.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this article, we will discuss SIM swapping, how it works and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. Your data could be stolen in a data breach and sold on the dark web. If you receive a password or email change notification that you didn’t reset, that could be a sign of a SIM swap scammer.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 16, 2021

Shoulder surfing is a type of identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. In this article we cover the following: How Does Shoulder Surfing Happen? Tips to Help Prevent Shoulder Surfing. How Does Shoulder Surfing Happen?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to get unauthorized access to sensitive data, and having your credentials compromised poses a significant threat. In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to get unauthorized access to sensitive data, and having your credentials compromised poses a significant threat. In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You can take a few steps to help prevent data or identity theft in situations like this. Personal information settings can also be adjusted to help avoid identity theft. Consider Identity Theft Protection If you need more protection after opening a spam email, consider signing up for identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number? When it comes to helping prevent identity theft , there’s a lot of personal information you should safeguard, so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. How to Protect Your Phone Number and Identity . The post Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number?

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Identity IQ

JUNE 6, 2023

Depending on where you live and whether you are a victim of identity theft, you may also need to pay a fee. Limited protection: Credit freezes only protect against new credit applications — not existing accounts or other types of fraud, such as tax fraud or medical identity theft.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

IdentityIQ The traditional method of safeguarding our accounts with passwords is facing growing challenges. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by hackers, making passwords both inconvenient and increasingly susceptible to breaches. Passkey vs. Password – What’s the Difference? What is a Passkey?

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. You’re cautious about sharing personal information, you regularly change your passwords, and you keep an eye on your credit report. What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

This data breach of personal information was due to a vulnerability in Accellion’s system, a third-party vendor that handles secure file transfers. Improve Your Password Security. Do not use the same password for different services. A password manager also can help you keep track of unique, hard-to-crack passwords.

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