Webroot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s also a golden opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities through phishing scams, identity theft, and malicious software. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Adding an extra layer of security can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? One of the primary concerns is the issue of cybersecurity, particularly online fraud and identity theft. When you think about trust in the digital landscape, what comes to mind?

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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). You can better protect yourself by understanding the connection between social engineering and identity theft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. The dangers of improper management of digital identities are at an all-time high. Why is identity management and security important in 2023?

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When the breach was first announced, 23andMe urged its users to ensure they have strong passwords, to avoid reusing passwords from other sites, and to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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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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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.

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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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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This blog sheds light on what smart TV scams are, how they work, and how you can help protect yourself from falling victim to them. Steer Clear of Phishing Websites You might think phishing won’t happen when you’re using your TV, but that’s not the case. FAQs How can I verify the authenticity of a customer service phone number?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials. In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Identity theft topped the list for both groups at 51%, with fake vaccine cards that could be used to hack smartphones (Americans 45%, British 44%) and data breaches (Americans 44%, Brits 45%) close behind. Blog: [link]. Among key findings: 80% of Americans and 76% of those in the U.K. Twitter: [link]. LinkedIn: [link].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. They could expose your sensitive data and put you, your employees, clients, and customers at risk of identity theft and fraud.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

As no authentication was required, anybody could access all of the student’s personal information needed to apply to universities. Image by Cybernews A malicious actor could have exploited the leaked personal data to commit identity theft and fraud. Screenshot of leaked confirmation email by Leverage EDU. Application form.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

Screenshot of leaked account information The discovered datastore also included the company’s drivers and admin credentials—their emails, passwords, salts used for securing passwords, and authentication tokens. One of them is identity theft. Leaked data might also lead to phishing scams.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Phishing emails and links: Phishing emails and links are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links that can install malware on your device. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images. This is a form of phishing scam.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Oftentimes, they lean on current events to create eye-catching subject lines for phishing emails, malicious links and attachments, and more. For example, criminals created COVID-19 phishing campaigns related to proof of vaccination or the surging delta variant since they know the pandemic is top-of-mind for many consumers.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Attackers may mimic the identity of a person or an institution to gain the trust of their targets and exploit them. Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

Indeed, they can abuse those keys to decrypt an organization’s data, create fraudulent identities and generate malicious certificates at will. These malicious actions all lay the groundwork for secondary attacks such as committing identity theft and creating HTTPS-protected phishing pages.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

230 apps were leaking all four 0Auth authentication credentials and could be used to fully take over Twitter accounts to perform critical/sensitive actions. The Twitter API provides direct access to a Twitter account and OAuth tokens are used by the Twitter API for authentication. Machine identity is essential for security.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

So in this blog, I’ll talk about the risks and steps to mitigate them. Have a strong social media policy Track who has access to your social media accounts Implement staff security training for social media Continuously monitor social media accounts for potential threats Enable multi-factor authentication. More than 4.7

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. How to Spot Them: Phishing emails could contain spelling and grammatical errors. Here are some common types: 1.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

At a overview level, many large data breaches occur through an attack called spear phishing. Spear phishing is an advanced social engineering technique where a person at an organization, the mark, is targeted with trojaned messages or files that include accurate, if not personal, information regarding the target org.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

In this blog, we cover the top-seven data security practices every workplace should implement to help protect valuable information and more. Common Data Threats in the Workplace Many of the most common data threats involve an employee being careless or making a simple mistake: Phishing and smishing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Since the report was released, “A security breach in India has left a billion people at risk of identity theft,” 2 Under Armour was breached affecting 150 million user accounts, Orbitz discovered a data breach potentially affecting 880,000 customers 3 , and “the U.S. This hacking ring stole $3.4 Regulations.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 5, 2023

Specific guidance prepared by the FBI in conjunction with the Dutch police on further steps you can take to protect yourself are detailed at the end of this blog post on the gold background. Cybercriminals then use this data for purposes ranging from identity theft to phishing attacks to credential stuffing.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

This blog discusses why passwords matter, how password managers work, and what benefits they offer. You can also use two-factor authentication for added protection and ensure the password manager is regularly updated to help prevent identity theft and minimize the risk of hacking. What is a Password Manager?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

Successful attackers can then use the credentials to leverage stored credit card data to make fraudulent purchases, steal gift cards saved on the customer’s account, use the information in phishing attempts against victims or sell the login information and personal data to other bad actors. Further reading: Passwordless Authentication 101.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Organization charts and contact information are often publicly available, which can be used to create realistic phishing campaigns and spear-phishing attacks. A zero trust architecture starts with having a multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution to ensure the person logging into a school system is a known, authorized user.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. And it all started with a single employee falling prey to a phishing email. Single Sign-on (SSO) and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) mechanisms are implemented to protect against keylogging. •In

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch phishing campaigns against a broad array of targets. Now the group is back with the USAID phishing campaign. “Attackers know this and are creating phishing campaigns to take advantage of the mobile interface that makes it hard to spot a malicious message.

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