Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 6, 2020

Dubner said all customers are required to use multi-factor authentication, and that everyone applying for access to its services undergoes a rigorous vetting process. “We validate the identity of those applying [for access], check with the applicant’s state licensor and individual licenses.” info and findget[.]me,

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This drives public awareness of the risks associated with identity theft. As a result, many people rush to protect themselves by subscribing to services that offer credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and fraud alerts. There is little doubt that high-profile breaches like this will persist.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication. Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft. The following authorities participated in the Operation Magnus.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

SpyClouds holistic identity threat protection addresses these challenges by encompassing the full spectrum of an individuals online presence. By connecting authentication data, financial data, and personally identifiable information (PII), SpyCloud uncovers hidden relationships across seemingly unrelated accounts, continuously and at scale.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A focus on cybercrime While people hold a sense of distrust for election-related ads, they also revealed another emotion towards them: Fear. Finally, though Malwarebytes did not directly tie the concept of “cybercrime” to the election itself, survey participants were asked about “cyber interference.”

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Scams Identity Theft Cybercrime Accountability 139

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. 9, 2024, U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

Phishing emails may ask for personal information like a log-in or Social Security number to authenticate your account, or they may urge you to share your credit card payment details. Identity-theft. A criminal exploiting someone’s medical or insurance details to make fraudulent claims is known as medical identity theft.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Traditionally, attackers relied on phishing emails to impersonate executives, but deepfakes now enable fraudsters to conduct real-time video and voice calls that appear authentic.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2024

McKee pointed out that even if the data has been stolen, it does not mean it has been used for malicious purposes, such as identity theft. “While this data has been compromised, that does not mean it has been used for identity theft purposesyet. ” continues the statement.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

But you probably didn’t know that these fraudsters also can use caller ID spoofing to trick your bank into giving up information about recent transactions on your account — data that can then be abused to make their phone scams more believable and expose you to additional forms of identity theft.

Scams 363

Scams Banking Accountability Financial Services 363

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Robert Herjavec.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Equifax’s TALX — now called Equifax Workforce Solutions — aided tax thieves by relying on outdated and insufficient consumer authentication methods. ID theft protection services are most useful in helping people recover from such crimes. In May 2017, KrebsOnSecurity detailed how countless employees at many major U.S.

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Hacking Identity Theft Government Phishing 319

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Here are just some of the ways hackers exploit your stolen information: Identity theft : Hackers use your personal info to impersonate you. In 2024, more than 1.3

Data breaches 72

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Accountability 72

Krebs on Security

MAY 24, 2019

The digitized records — including bank account numbers and statements, mortgage and tax records, Social Security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and drivers license images — were available without authentication to anyone with a Web browser. No authentication was required to read the documents. Image: Linkedin.

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Insurance Banking Identity Theft Scams 279

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2018

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. ” LifeLock’s Web site is currently offline.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2025

Data Theft: Captures Google Authenticator screen content to steal OTP codes. Camera Access: Starts front camera streaming for potential identity theft or surveillance. Crocodilus steals OTP codes from Google Authenticator via Accessibility Logging, enabling account takeovers.

Banking 69

Banking Mobile Identity Theft Malware 69

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The exposed information could enable malicious actors to carry out identity theft, phishing attacks, unauthorized access to users’ accounts, and other nefarious actions. “In

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2019

SSN and DOB data is widely available for sale in the cybercrime underground on almost all U.S. It then asked a series of four security questions — so-called “knowledge-based authentication” or KBA questions designed to see if I can about my recent financial history.

Accountability 278

Accountability Identity Theft Passwords Authentication 278

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. What Personal Data is at Risk?

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Identity Theft Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. ” The duo has been charged with: one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, eight counts of wire fraud, one count of computer fraud and abuse, and one count of aggravated identity theft.

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Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Accountability Media 106

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

18, 2024, CyberNewsWire — SpyCloud , the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, today announced new cybersecurity research highlighting the growing and alarming threat of infostealers – a type of malware designed to exfiltrate digital identity data, login credentials, and session cookies from infected devices. Austin, TX, Sept.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Detective Inspector also went on to suggest making use of two-factor authentication (2FA), which is great advice. This could put those people at an increased risk of social engineering or identity theft. The various attacks outlined above likely resulted in the attacker seeing personal data he shouldn't.

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Cybercrime Identity Theft Social Engineering Passwords 94

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. Types of 2FA 2FA requires you to verify your identity a second time after you enter your username and password.

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Authentication Identity Theft Accountability Passwords 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Israeli man sentenced to 80 months in prison for providing hacker-for-hire services Russian APT Gamaredon uses USB worm LitterDrifter against Ukraine The board of directors of OpenAI fired Sam Altman Medusa ransomware gang claims the hack of Toyota Financial Services CISA adds Sophos Web Appliance bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Data breaches Identity Theft Ransomware Hacking 130

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This can lead to identity theft, financial losses, and other serious consequences for the victim. Enable 2FA Authentication: This measure adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second factor of authentication in addition to the password. Always verify the authenticity of received communications.

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Passwords Identity Theft Education Authentication 128

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add an extra layer of security, making it harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access.

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Passwords Password Management Education Accountability 126

Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

Credential stuffing is a type of attack in which hackers use automation and lists of compromised usernames and passwords to defeat authentication and authorization mechanisms, with the end goal of account takeover (ATO) and/or data exfiltration.” What is credential stuffing? ” said Gal.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Accountability Passwords 98

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

We already have robust security processes in place for any account access changes, which will require you to confirm your identity using either Biometrics or Two Factor Authentication.” ” continues the notice.

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Data breaches Cyber Attacks Identity Theft Banking 130

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals cyberattacks and data breaches targeted at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to climb, reaching their highest levels in the three years of the study. Implementing multi-factor authentication, stronger passwords, and access controls are vital steps.

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Small Business Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords 119

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay Energy giant Schneider Electric hit by Cactus ransomware attack Hundreds Of Network Operators’ Credentials Found Circulating In Dark Web Fla.

Identity Theft 124

Identity Theft VPN Malware Ransomware 124

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They send the same email to many people, knowing that at least a few will become identity theft targets. Phishers create these links to get targets to download ransomware which can lead to spear phishing emails and other cybercrimes. If you need help with account monitoring, consider signing up for identity theft protection.

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Phishing Identity Theft Scams Banking 98

SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation. If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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Data breaches Data privacy Marketing Accountability 116

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Turn on multi-factor authentication Using multi-factor authentication adds a layer of security to your passwords by having you prove your identity in multiple ways. Authentic company emails do not usually come from addresses like @gmail.com. October is the perfect time to make sure you don’t get spooked by cybercrime.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

On its website PharMerica says: “At this point, PharMerica is not aware of any fraud or identity theft to any individual as a result of this incident, but is nonetheless notifying potentially affected individuals to provide them with more information and resources. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

Identity Theft 97

Identity Theft Ransomware Data breaches Passwords 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication. Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft. The following authorities participated in the Operation Magnus.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Passwords Malware Banking 98

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Spear phishing is a targeted form of cybercrime that focuses on specific individuals or organizations. Strengthen Your Defenses Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). For added protection against spear phishing and identity theft, use IdentityIQ identity theft protection services. What Is Spear Phishing?

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