Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What is Phishing? 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. What is Phishing?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What is Phone Cloning? IdentityIQ As technology advances, the tricks scammers use to get your personal data and money have also become more complex and corrupt. Hacking into computers has been a thing for decades, but what do you know about the process of cloning mobile phones? What is Phone Cloning?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. The FBI received a record number of reports last year totaling 791,790, a 69% growth from 2019. Phishing Scams. Non-Payment/Non-Delivery Scams.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

How to Avoid and Report Boss Scams. A boss scam is a phishing (email) or smishing (text messages) scam used by hackers. Hackers send fraudulent emails or texts in the boss scam, impersonating your boss or another executive. How Does a Boss Scam Work? Tips to Avoid Scams.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Roblox Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ By now, you’ve more than likely heard the cheerful chatter of your child and their friends discussing Roblox and even been nagged on more than one occasion to buy them some Robux. What Is a Roblox Scam? So, how do these poison PDFs function?

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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

What to Do If My Email Is Found on The Dark Web? Pretty much everyone uses email. But what do you do if your email address is found on the dark web? If someone finds your email address on the dark web , they can try to access your account and see what they can get access to. IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2022

How to Avoid Rideshare Scams While Traveling. You do not want to become a victim of a rideshare scam. You may not know what a rideshare scam is – many people do not recognize the risks involved. In some situations, a scam like this can lead to numerous problems. How Do Rides Sharing Scams Happen?

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

5 Latest Amazon Scams and Tips to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Ah, Amazon. The go-to marketplace for anything from gadgets to groceries. But lurking behind those unbeatable deals and endless aisles of products are crafty scammers who want nothing more than to hijack your comfort zone for their gain. What are Amazon Scams?

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2023

What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen IdentityIQ Losing your phone can feel like the end of the world. However, you should worry more about identity theft since all the sensitive information stored on your phone is now in jeopardy. So, what do you do when your phone is stolen or lost? Here’s what you need to do: 1.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Of course, using an identity theft protection service that provides insurance to help recover those costs lost in the crime will greatly reduce the out-of-pocket cost due to Identity Theft. What’s more, the risk of falling prey to identity thieves and how much money they can steal is skyrocketing! Online Shopping Fraud.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

What do you think are some of the biggest causes for charity? Since the beginning of COVID-19, cybersecurity firm “DomainTools” has flagged more than 100,000 sites with COVID-19-related domains as “high risk” for fraud. Keeping this in mind, it’s important for us to understand what charity fraud is.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

How Do You Know if Your Information Is On the Dark Web? 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. What is the Dark Web? How Does My Data End Up on the Dark Web?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

Safe Gaming Tips: How Gamers Can Help Protect Their Privacy IdentityIQ There were an estimated 1.1 Keeping yourself and your family safe while you game online is important. Here are some safe gaming tips to help protect your privacy as an online gamer. Turn on 2FA for online games that offer it.

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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). Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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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. What Is a Digital Footprint? 6 Ways to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint 1. Begin by cleaning up old accounts.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

What is Malware? . Malware is an umbrella term used to describe any malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or extract sensitive data from a system, device, or network. Stolen data can include anything from your payment details to your medical records, passwords, and more. In this article, we’ll discuss: .

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it. What Is Tax Identity Theft?

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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. Here’s what you need to know. What is an IP PIN?

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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. This blog sheds light on the intricacies of family identity theft protection. Why Is Family Identity Theft Protection Important? Do you know that 1.25

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? 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. In this guide, we define how account takeover happens, how it affects consumers and businesses and what you can do to help protect yourself from it.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How Does Credit Card Fraud Work? If you want to know more about credit card fraud, how it happens, and how to help prevent it, you’ve come to the right place. If you want to know more about credit card fraud, how it happens, and how to help prevent it, you’ve come to the right place.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2023

Additionally, 1 in 43 children were affected by a data breach from July 2021 to July 2022. Additionally, 1 in 43 children were affected by a data breach from July 2021 to July 2022. It’s crucial for parents to take action to protect the personal information of their children. What Is Child Identity Theft?

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. How to avoid phishing?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Unfortunately, much of the well-intentioned advice surrounding Internet Safety Month ignores one basic fact about how people change their habits: We typically only correct our behavior after first making a mistake. Here’s what to avoid during Internet Safety Month, and every month after. Don’t lose thousands upon thousands of dollars.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2021

A CyberNews investigation uncovered a network of wallet addresses used by a scammer group to store and cash out millions in crypto stolen from thousands of victims. Falling for the scam. On March 24, 2021, Mindaugas received an email that purportedly came from Coinbase, claiming that he was eligible for a bonus on Coinbase.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Malware can perform a variety of attacks on users’ devices, which can result in the theft of sensitive data and money, destruction of hardware and files, the complete collapse of networks and databases, and more. The extraordinarily high volume of threats is forcing vendors to include AI-based detection even in consumer antivirus products.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

But how do you get ransomware in the first place? This is what you, a potential ransomware victim, need to know to protect your data and your business in 2020. As cybersecurity experts, we want users to understand how ransomware infects a system and help you to protect your data from it.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

But how does ransomware work? In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible! Most antiviruses don’t protect against ransomware.

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