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. But some gamers may bully, abuse, or try to scam other players.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Passwords Scams Media 52

Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Education Media Accountability 52

Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2024

Do I Get a New Identity Protection PIN Every Year? IdentityIQ When you are a victim of a resolved case of tax-related identity theft, the IRS will issue you an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to help protect you from future fraud. It’s important to keep your IP PIN safe to prevent tax-related identity theft.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Accountability Passwords Phishing 52

SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm. This article was republished from a LinkedIn post by Junior Williams.

Media 94

Media Authentication Identity Theft Engineering 94

Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

IdentityIQ Shoulder surfing is an identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. Unfortunately, shoulder surfing can lead to you becoming a victim of identity theft, fraud, and even cause financial damage. Utilize a Secure Password Manager.

Identity Theft 81

Identity Theft Passwords Banking Accountability 81

Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

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. Once the cybercriminals have the stolen data, they can sell it on the dark web to other criminals who can use it for identity theft , credit card fraud, or other illegal activities.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Social Engineering Passwords Data breaches 52

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft. So in this article we’ll focus on what threats affect you directly and how you can protect yourself. But other threats you can do something about.

Malware 74

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 74

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?

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

Accountability 52

Accountability Identity Theft Passwords Social Engineering 52

Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

This means that you should not share your email address and password with anyone. You can also use a password manager to keep your login credentials safe. Furthermore, you should take precautions when sending emails, such as creating complex passwords and using two-factor authentication.

Identity Theft 105

Identity Theft Passwords Banking Phishing 105

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions.

Retail 81

Retail Identity Theft Banking Password Management 81

Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Why Are Military Members More Vulnerable to Identity Theft? IdentityIQ As May is Military Appreciation Month, a month-long observance to honor active service members and veterans, it’s important to note that serving in the military doesn’t guarantee protection against identity theft.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Accountability Banking Passwords 52

Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

Password Management 52

Password Management Passwords Identity Theft Accountability 52

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. A compromised business account, especially at a management or executive level, opens up a range of fraud opportunities for criminals. What is Account Takeover?

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

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. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords. That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure.

Passwords 129

Passwords Password Management Accountability Phishing 129

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Malware and ransomware.

Passwords 52

Passwords Data breaches Antivirus Password Management 52