Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

PayPal is sending out data breach notifications to thousands of users because their accounts were compromised through credential stuffing attacks. The company added that the unauthorized accessed were the result of credential stuffing attacks and that its systems were not breached. .” What is credential stuffing?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 19, 2021

With all that transpired over the last few months, and even with the SolarWinds cyberattack making headlines , it might be easy to forget that data breaches and hacks continue to expose the personal information of millions. This leaves victims of the data breaches vulnerable to identity theft.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Two Samsung customers, who are being represented by Clarkson Law Firm, have launched a class action lawsuit against the electronics maker for the two data breaches it had in 2022. A hack that targeted Samsung in July 2022 led to the compromise of US consumers’ personal information.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. Most immediately is the ubiquity of 2-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Broward Health public health system disclosed a massive data breach that has impacted more than 1.3 The Broward Health public health system has suffered a data breach that impacted 1,357,879 individuals. ” reads the data breach notification letter sent to the impacted individuals.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Enter Two-Factor Authentication, or 2FA for short. Here’s a shocking stat: according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report , 81% of hacking-related breaches leverage either stolen or weak passwords. Authentication Apps: Consider this the artisanal gelato of the 2FA world. What Exactly is 2FA?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In a recent and alarming incident, popular genetic testing company 23andMe fell victim to a data breach, compromising the sensitive information of millions of its users. One particularly troubling aspect of the 23andMe data breach was the targeting of specific ethnic groups, notably Ashkenazi Jews.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

has released more information on a recent breach. In a data breach notification , the company didn’t say what type of cyberattack caused the compromise of customer data, calling it a rather non-descriptive “External system breach (hacking).” million homeowners may be affected by the data breach.

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

But just like with unsecured Wi-Fi networks , hackers can target your Bluetooth-enabled devices to steal personal data , install malware or spam you with messages. How Can Hackers Hack through Your Bluetooth? . The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. What Are Data Breaches?

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2020

Auctions platform LiveAuctioneers admitted to have suffered a data breach that likely impacted approximately 3.4 Auctions platform LiveAuctioneers disclosed a a data breach that might have impacted approximately 3.4 ” reads the data breach notification published by the company. million users.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This could encompass customer information, sales records, and financial data. As a result, there’s an elevated risk of sensitive information being stolen and misused for activities such as identity theft, fraud, or sale on the dark web.

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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. Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the accused was a key member of a criminal hacking group blamed for a string of cyber intrusions at major U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2022

online store PulseTV disclosed a potential credit card data breach, more than 200,000 customers have been impacted. online store PulseTV has disclosed a credit card data breach that has impacted more than 200,000 customers. ” reads the data breach notification letter. ” concludes the letter.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Justice Department today unsealed indictments against four Chinese officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) accused of perpetrating the 2017 hack against consumer credit bureau Equifax that led to the theft of personal data on nearly 150 million Americans.

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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 Cybernews research team has discovered that their personal data was exposed in a leak. In the wrong hands, this data can be exploited for financial gain.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

A hacker who recently offered 700 million LinkedIn records for sale alarmed LinkedIn users and security specialists, but the company insists the data is linked to previously reported scraped data and wasn’t hacked. ” LinkedIn’s Response. ” LinkedIn had a similar response to the recent leak.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

SIM swap is a hacking technique. The scammer takes advantage of a two-factor authentication and verification weakness and uses your phone number to access your accounts. Your data could be stolen in a data breach and sold on the dark web. Authentication apps. Consider Identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. In this article, we look at some of the most common Fortnite scams, how to help avoid them, and who to turn to for family identity theft protection. What is a Fortnite Scam?

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

How Does My Data End Up on the Dark Web? Your personal data can end up on the dark web through various means, but the most common are data breaches and targeted hacking. The data can be sold in bulk or individually, depending on its value. Targeted hacking is another way that data can end up on the dark web.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

The threat actor that is offering for sale the data shared a sample of 1M records as proof of the authenticity of the archive. According to media that analyzed the data were able to confirm that they are genuine and up-to-date. “We reached out directly to the user who is posting the data up for sale on the hacking forum.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The DigitalOcean storage bucket, containing almost a million sensitive files, was left open to anyone without requiring authentication. Leaking private data on the internet, in this case, poses a grave risk, as most of the leaked files expose minors. In the worst-case scenario, the leak might increase the risk of child abuse.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to get unauthorized access to sensitive data, and having your credentials compromised poses a significant threat. In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to get unauthorized access to sensitive data, and having your credentials compromised poses a significant threat. In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While some are harmless API keys, others could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or identity theft, the latest Cybernews research reveals. GitHub tokens are used for authentication and authorization when interacting with the GitHub API – they come with specific permissions. of total secrets, or 51,038.

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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. Among key findings: 80% of Americans and 76% of those in the U.K. Learn more at www.anomali.com.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Resecurity’s discovery follows the publication of a report by credit-rating agency Moody’s last month questioning the reliability of the Aadhaar system’s biometric authentication controls. In August, another threat actor going by the alias ‘ Lucius ’ posted a thread on Breach Forums promoting a 1.8 With roughly 1.4

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

. “CMG is not aware of any cases of identity theft, fraud, or financial losses to individuals stemming from this incident.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach). ” continues the notification. ” concludes the letter. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. .

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

” Credential stuffing attacks involve botnets to try stolen login credentials usually obtained through phishing attacks and data breaches. The exposed data could expose users to multiple malicious activities, including identity theft & fraud, scams, phishing and malware attacks, and of course account abuse.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Treasury and Commerce departments as well as international companies continued for months until it was discovered by FireEye, a cybersecurity company that also fell victim to the hacking campaign. Monitor your credit report closely for possible identity theft. Use complex and different passwords for your digital accounts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

The experts reported their findings to the company, but at the time of this writing, Clubhouse has yet to confirm the authenticity of the exposed data. Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The main difference between a passkey and a password boils down to how they authenticate your identity and the level of security they offer. Passkeys and passwords have different authentication methods. Passwords are more vulnerable to phishing attacks, data breaches, and other hacks that target weak credentials.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The data was likely compromised by unauthorized actors. The Cybernews research team discovered that Strendus, a Mexican-licensed online casino, had left public access to 85GB of its authentication logs, with hundreds of thousands of entries containing private gamblers’ data. Amount of leaked data. User security log.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By learning how to use online platforms safely from the tips below, you will be able to minimize the risks of identity theft and money fraud. Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication. If your password is exposed in a data breach, you must change it immediately. Keep All Your Devices Up to Date.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

The Cybernews research team discovered that Leverage EDU leaked extremely sensitive data due to the misconfiguration of their systems. As no authentication was required, anybody could access all of the student’s personal information needed to apply to universities. Screenshot of leaked confirmation email by Leverage EDU.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. So it helps to understand how they do it so you can prevent account takeover and other forms of identity theft. How to Avoid Keylogging?

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