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).

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2021

Pandemic-themed attacks remain ever-present, and we’ve never observed such a convergence around a single social engineering lure for such an extended time,” Sherrod DeGrippo, Proofpoint senior director for threat research and detection, wrote in the report. These campaigns transcend borders, languages and industries.”.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2021

We’ve written at length about account compromise and identity theft , and how criminals will often hijack accounts belonging to dead people. In many ways, it’s the perfect crime for anyone indulging in social engineering. Digging into identity theft. ” Preventing identity theft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Going deep into the details, the attack was launched from a Lithuanian IP address through a social engineering attack made on one of the Cosmote employees. Security analysts claim that often such info is reused in identity theft attacks that have risen at an enormous rate since March 2020.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We have reached out to the WBSC for further comment but did not receive a response before publishing this article. Since passports contain a significant amount of personal information, including full names, date of birth, and a unique passport number, cyber criminals could use them to impersonate victims and steal their identities.”

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The selection process involves meticulous research and social engineering to help identify potential targets. Here’s a breakdown of spear phishing: Target: Specific individuals or organizations, meticulously selected through research and social engineering.

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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. These breaches can happen due to vulnerabilities in the database software, or through social engineering techniques that trick employees into revealing their login credentials.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

We have reached out to the ministry for comment but did not receive one before publishing this article. With access to government SMTP credentials, attackers can impersonate government officials or employees to conduct social engineering attacks. What MIM data was exposed? The exposed env.

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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.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2023

We have contacted MPD FM for comment but did not receive a reply before publishing this article. Threat actors could use employee data to devise targeted emails or launch social engineering attacks,” researchers said. The exposed files included a trove of severely sensitive information, exposing MDP FM’s employees.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Although most people think of money and theft when it comes to credit card fraud, it’s also a form of identity theft. Someone claims to be you and uses your resources and identity to make purchases. Social Engineering Social engineering is one of the more devious types of credit card fraud.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This article will cover what phishing is, cybercriminals’ different approaches, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. They send the same email to many people, knowing that at least a few will become identity theft targets. One of the most common techniques used to exploit web users is the phishing scam.

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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 11, 2024

These sophisticated scams exploit our inherent trust in familiar faces and voices, making them dangerous tools for fake news, celebrity endorsements, and social engineering scams. IdentityIQ offers comprehensive identity theft protection to help you protect your personal information and stay ahead of potential threats and scams.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The hidden service gained traction in 2011 and then hit the mainstream when a Gawker article about the site was published. With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. Turn on multifactor authentication for all online accounts.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. To read more about what may change, read our article on the potential cybersecurity impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Sadly, there are many ways scammers and hackers can source their victims’ email addresses, including buying them from data providers or the dark web , email harvesting, social engineering, fake websites or social media. From there, you can take the necessary steps to help avoid falling victim to identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

A man from New York has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of computer intrusion causing damage. The maximum term and fine for one count of aggravated identity theft is 2 years and $250,000. What happened? As we said, big trouble and bigger fines. How did they do it?

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Identity IQ

MAY 16, 2023

This can be used to deceive individuals or organizations and potentially facilitate scams or social engineering attacks. Armed with this knowledge, they can engage in various forms of identity theft , such as fraudulently opening accounts in the victim’s name.

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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. Others were not so lucky, with one driver named in the Stamford article losing close to $5,000.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. Reduce identity theft from phishing and other social engineering schemes. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience.

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Adam Levin

JULY 2, 2018

If you know anyone who maintains social media accounts and works in law enforcement, and they don’t use an alias, send them this article. most people), send this article to them. It is a useful strategy in the war against social engineering, which is basically trickery. Scratch that.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2021

This article analyzes the spoofing of email addresses through changing the From header, which provides information about the sender’s name and address. For added credibility, attackers can copy the design and style of a particular sender’s emails, stress the urgency of the task, and employ other social engineering techniques.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore how these bad actors exploit world tragedy, using real-life examples from 2023 and previous years. The personal information collected could then be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft. The information could also be used for other nefarious gain.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2023

Stealing personal information and extorting victims for money, these scams leverage fake job postings, sites or portals, and forms, wrapped in social engineering to attract job seekers.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

In the article titled “Dox, steal, reveal. We will discuss those methods in this article. During these conversations, cybercriminals employed social engineering techniques to gain access not only to the internal network of the company, but also to tools that enabled them to manage Twitter user accounts.

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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. Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. .

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. Tunç and CyberNews researchers contacted every affected business mentioned in this article to inform them about the issue. Divergent reaction. Looming dangers.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 3, 2022

In that case, they can potentially find other information about you that may be useful in identity theft or other crimes. Hackers can get access to computers connected to the same network as yours either through social engineering or physical access, such as stealing cables. By Hacking into Your Network.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 15, 2021

This is not the only blog or article about tax scams, and it is not the first time we’ve written about it. The linked IRS web-page has a list of common scams and articles about each one. Review the articles and keep yourself informed. Keep informed. Being aware of the threats out there can help keep you safe.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The recent article, “$850 Million Scheme Exploited Facebook: Authentication, Secure Browsing Would Have Reduced Losses,” illustrates just how important customer authentication is. Without it, or worse, relying on unvalidated resources like personal identifiable information (PII) to identify customers, puts every banking transaction at risk.

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