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Solving Identity Theft Problems: 5 Actionable Tips

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Identity theft (or ID theft) is not a new problem, but in today’s well-connected society it is a problem that grows at an incredible rate. . Put in a few words, ID theft is when someone pretends to be someone else, using their credentials and taking various actions in their name. 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it.

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Tomorrow, April 11 is Identity Management Day. 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.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

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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Impersonation Scams: Why Are They So Dangerous?

Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Social-Engineer, we define impersonation as “the practice of pretexting as another person with the goal of obtaining information or access to a person, company, or computer system.” Educate Yourself: Stay informed about the latest impersonation scams and tactics.

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What Happens If a Scammer Has Your Email Address?

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Sadly, there are many ways scammers and hackers can source their victims’ email addresses, including buying them from data providers or the dark web , email harvesting, social engineering, fake websites or social media. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication. So, what happens if scammers have your email address?

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Cost-Effective Steps the Healthcare Industry Can Take To Mitigate Damaging Ransomware Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) hackers like Conti, Hive and LockBit narrowing their focus from larger healthcare systems to smaller hospitals and specialty clinics, it is becoming easier than ever to retrieve the data and use it for launching various fraud and identity theft schemes.

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What is Digital Identity?

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In a nutshell, your digital identity encompasses all the information that exists about you in digital form. This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. population vulnerable to identity theft.

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Safer Internet Day: The importance of training employees to keep organizations safe

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Providing courses on phishing, password security, identity theft, and social engineering will prepare employees with correct cyber behaviors. Using varied eLearning techniques.

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The Origins and History of the Dark Web

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. You could become the victim of financial fraud, employment identity scams, tax identity theft, and more. Turn on multifactor authentication for all online accounts.

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Research Uncovers 3,200+ Mobile Apps Leaking Twitter API Keys

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The report explains in more detail: "Since the Twitter API provides direct access to a Twitter account, there must be some form of authentication involved. Along with OAuth, Twitter API also uses controls such as app-based authentication and user-based authentication. Hence, OAuth tokens are used by the Twitter API.

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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

My wife and I both received notices informing us our “name, Social Security number, address, date and place of birth, residency, educational, and employment history, personal foreign travel history, information about immediate family as well as business and personal acquaintances” may have been included in the breach.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

One common objective is identity theft, where hackers assume your identity to commit fraudulent activities like opening credit accounts or making unauthorized purchases. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

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How Bad Actors Exploit World Tragedy

Security Through Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The personal information collected could then be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft. Verify their authenticity and legitimacy. It is important that we educate ourselves and stay informed about the recent attack vectors that scammers may be using.

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Solving Identity Theft Problems: 5 Actionable Tips

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Impersonation Scams: Why Are They So Dangerous?

What Happens If a Scammer Has Your Email Address?

Cost-Effective Steps the Healthcare Industry Can Take To Mitigate Damaging Ransomware Attacks

What is Digital Identity?

Safer Internet Day: The importance of training employees to keep organizations safe

The Origins and History of the Dark Web

Research Uncovers 3,200+ Mobile Apps Leaking Twitter API Keys

It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

How Bad Actors Exploit World Tragedy

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