Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

Vans says there’s no evidence suggesting any actual impact on any individual consumer whose personal data were part of the affected data set, but it does warn about phishing and fraud attempts which could lead to identity theft. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Check the vendor’s advice.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

How To Recover from Fraud and Identity Theft IdentityIQ When you find yourself caught in the web of fraud and identity theft, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. There are dedicated support systems and valuable resources in place to help victims recover from identity theft. All available proof of theft.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

LifeLock Data Breach Compromises Thousands! Learn How to Help Protect Your Online Identity. Recently, thousands of Norton LifeLock customer accounts were compromised in a data breach. How Do You Keep Your Identity Safe? You should also enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. IdentityIQ.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

As is often the case these days, it turns out that the cyberincident was very likely a ransomware attack that included a data breach. Ransomware operators typically steal data from the compromised systems to use as extra leverage against the victim. The company has not so far specified the type of data that may have been stolen.

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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. million American children were victims of identity fraud last year? million American children were victims of identity fraud last year?

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Does Identity Theft Increase During the Holidays? IdentityIQ As the threat of identity theft grows each year, helping safeguard your identity during the holiday season becomes more of a necessity. But does identity theft increase during the holidays?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Risk Level 3 Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. We can expect that data breaches will continue to be a leading concern for everyone.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Check the vendor’s advice.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By neglecting to set a password, a BMW dealer in India has jeopardized the entire network of car dealerships in the country and put its clients at risk. The Cybernews research team has discovered that the Bengaluru branch of BMW Kun Exclusive, a BMW dealership in India, has exposed sensitive data to the public.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

However, as these applications handle sensitive user data, they have also become attractive targets for cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access or manipulation of personal information. This enables malicious actors to manipulate URLs or other inputs and gain access to data they should not be authorized to see.

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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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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? Without upholding digital trust, with every click, we not only risk security breaches, fraud and the misuse of our data but one’s own company’s reputation and the very foundation of our business operations.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

Affected people can visit a dedicated website at changecybersupport.com to get more information, or call 1-866-262-5342 to set up free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. Protecting yourself from a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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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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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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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

The radiology specialist and its vendor Alliance HealthCare are being sued by patients impacted by its nine-month, PACS-related health care data breach. The lawsuit was filed in the New York Southern District Court by some of the 298,532 patients impacted by a PACS-related data breach reported in March 2020.

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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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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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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

These systems allow for real-time fleet monitoring , data analysis, and automation tools that enable firms to manage their fleets efficiently. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In a notice for its customers , Xfinity acknowledges it recently fell victim to a data security incident. During the data breach the attackers were able to access 35.8 In addition, Xfinity strongly recommends that customers enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication to secure their Xfinity account.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Security fatigue is a major risk for businesses. Particularly in the workplace, staff can become overwhelmed with security warnings, IT alerts, cybersecurity policy documents, password change requests, or even media consumption of stories about data breaches at other companies. What is security fatigue?

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

With a key question for many organisations today surrounding that of where and how they host their data – especially when you consider 23andMe’s data has reportedly been stored solely on cloud servers? Additionally, access to this data can be restricted to authorised personnel only, minimising the potential for internal data leaks.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The FBI is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals were able to steal patients’ records from a Las Vegas plastic surgeon’s office, and then post the details online which included nude photos. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

“In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Thus, a robust identity security framework is essential to safeguard against these risks and ensure the protection of personal information.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many users reuse the same password and username/email, so if those credentials are stolen from one site—say, in a data breach or phishing attack—attackers can use the same credentials to compromise accounts on other services. Then find out which credentials are at risk. What should organizations do?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Among other things, the revised Safeguards Rule requires: Planning and action to address “reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks” — in other words, protection against data breaches, data leakage, phishing, and ransomware. Implementation of multi-factor authentication.

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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. Delays in identifying, assessing, and notifying breaches make it more challenging to prevent harm. From the OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches Report 2.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

They also filed a SEC complaint about one of their victims for failing to disclose a breach. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Check the vendor’s advice.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number? When it comes to helping prevent identity theft , there’s a lot of personal information you should safeguard, so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. How to Protect Your Phone Number and Identity . What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? IdentityIQ.

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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). Through exploiting trust and authority, they aim to extract valuable data or gain unauthorized access to systems.

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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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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). The company will continue to invest in protecting our systems and data.” Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you’re unfamiliar with this scam, it takes advantage of people’s lack of knowledge of how SIM cards work and puts their information at risk. The scammer takes advantage of a two-factor authentication and verification weakness and uses your phone number to access your accounts. Authentication apps.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

From hardware or software issues and hidden backdoor programs to vulnerable process controls, weak passwords, and other human errors, many problems can put your transactions at risk and leave the door open to cybercriminals. Did you know that human error is the main culprit of 95% of data breaches ? Use data encryption.

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