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LifeLock Bug Exposed Millions of Customer Email Addresses

Krebs on Security

Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers.

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

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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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

SiteLock

Thankfully, we understand how the breaches may have occurred and how to protect ourselves, which I will share with you now. At a overview level, many large data breaches occur through an attack called spear phishing. Next, use robust authentication practices. Also, turn on two-factor authentication wherever you can.

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Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach

SC Magazine

Viewing these videos, adversaries can begin to compile metadata about an individual’s behaviors preferences – intel that could be applied toward targeting phishing campaigns, according to Setu Kulkarni, vice president of Strategy at WhiteHat Security. That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”.