Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

IdentityIQ Shoulder surfing is an identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. Unfortunately, you don’t realize that a person near you has a great view of you entering your login information. What is Shoulder Surfing? It’s your mom.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The script on that site looks at your IP address, your type of machine and whether you are using a VPN. Based on the analysis of that information you are forwarded to the type of scam that is likely to be the most profitable. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Go to your Security and Login Settings.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. This provides a glimpse into your online identity and can include personal information, search engine queries, and shared content.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 16, 2021

Shoulder surfing is a type of identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. It can also occur when you enter sensitive information on your smart devices in a coffee shop or at an airport. Cybercriminals keep an eye on targets from a distance.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers frequently focus on attacking webcams to access private information, invade the privacy of others, catch humiliating or intimate moments on camera, and blackmail their victims by threatening to release the footage. Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Be wary of these common online shopping scams: Fake websites and online stores: Scammers often create fake websites that mimic legitimate retailers, hoping to trick unsuspecting shoppers into entering their personal and payment information. Look for typos in the URL, poor website design, and a lack of contact information as red flags.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This prolonged season of online shopping (and stress) will provide ample opportunity for phishers, smishers, vishers and identity thieves to pilfer your valuable personal and/or payment information. Never provide your payment information to anyone who calls you. Guard your personal information. Look for the lock.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the dark web is also associated with illegal activities including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and illegal pornography, hacking and cybercrime, terrorism, and the sale of stolen data or personal information. Users could buy their products with Bitcoin and even leave ratings and reviews to inform other buyers of safety, quality, etc.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it. It's easy—we promise!

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

But as our information and behavior go digital, a more complete picture of who we are emerges. In a nutshell, your digital identity encompasses all the information that exists about you in digital form. But the main idea is this: sharing the right information with the right people can make your life easier.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers frequently focus on attacking webcams to access private information, invade the privacy of others, catch humiliating or intimate moments on camera, and blackmail their victims by threatening to release the footage. Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion.

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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. Websites might inform you via e-mail when such breaches occur, but with a considerable delay. Keep All Your Devices Up to Date.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

7 Internet Safety Tips for Safer Internet Browsing IdentityIQ With the internet, we can access vast amounts of information with only a click or tap. Then there’s phishing , in which scammers trick you into disclosing personal information. Knowing about internet safety means being informed, paying attention, and making wise decisions.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about keyloggers and how to protect your personal information. However, keyloggers can also be used for illegal purposes by criminals to steal personally identifiable information such as usernames, passwords or credit card numbers. Plus, IdentityIQ plans allow you to add antivirus and VPN protection.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Most organizations use databases to store sensitive information. Unsurprisingly, this makes databases a prime target for malicious actors who are eager to exploit unprotected systems and get their hands on profitable information.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Working from home resulted in additional risk management and security challenges for employees, executive leadership, and information technology (IT) teams. Organizations that had not embarked upon the journey that is IT Modernization or that had not implemented identity and access management (IAM) struggled with business continuity efforts.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

You can test this by sending out planned phishing emails and tracking users who click through, and use that information to adjust or expand your cybersecurity training. MFA prompt bombing complacency Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a common cybersecurity measure taken by companies, but it can also reveal a security fatigue issue.

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Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Why Are Military Members More Vulnerable to Identity Theft? IdentityIQ As May is Military Appreciation Month, a month-long observance to honor active service members and veterans, it’s important to note that serving in the military doesn’t guarantee protection against identity theft.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In other words, users were accessing company data either physically on site, or through a dedicated network or VPN. This mitigated risk in many ways, because the identity of the person themselves was verified by a physical or logical access point. There are many instances in the news regularly about how identity theft works.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

is an electronic cyberattack that targets a user by email and falsely poses as an authentic entity to bait individuals into providing sensitive data, corporate passwords, clicks on a malicious web link, or execute malware. If you can exploit the end-user remotely via VPN, then the pentester’s goal has been achieved.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

Unfortunately, the stakes are higher than ever for those who are unwilling to take appropriate safeguards to defend their personal data, including identity theft, financial loss, and more. Why should they ask, and what will they do with this information? Don’t use public Wi-Fi hotspots without using a VPN for encryption.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. In this blog, we cover the top-seven data security practices every workplace should implement to help protect valuable information and more. Password theft.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed to improve security without hindering user convenience.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

IAM has two primary pillars: Identity Enablement: This means single sign-on, multifactor authorization for "anytime, anywhere" authorized access and human resource information systems—or HRIS—powered lifecycle management for automatic onboarding and offboarding, which is a major value-add.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

When you share files with private and sensitive information, there is always the risk of the information being leaked. This can put you at risk for identity theft. Use a VPN. A VPN, or a virtual private network, is an effective defensive mechanism that helps to hide your location and IP address. Limitations.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. Data protection – a set of methods aimed to safeguard private information from getting into the wrong hands.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 individuals Ex CIA employee Joshua Adam Schulte sentenced to 40 years in prison Cloudflare breached (..)

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. A password manager is a computer program or app that safely saves and organizes your passwords and other important information. Password managers keep your online account login information safe in a locked, secret place called an encrypted database.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 24 percent of people use multi-factor authentication. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) There are two statistics that matter for multi-factor authentication (MFA). That means that even if a cybercriminal has your login information for your bank, that alone would not be enough to gain access.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

One may know what the term VPN means, but what about when a VPN should be used and more importantly – not used, and what are the risks of using a VPN versus the benefits. Similarly, a firewall, network access control, privileged identity management, SSL, TLS etc. Is there a compendium to choose from?

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

Better identity management solutions: With Microsoft and Mastercard’s identity management products and services joining the party, identity and privacy protection solutions will experience a boom. With 2-Factor Authentication continuing to give a false sense of security, we should expect to see more of the same.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e. It even provides more privacy than secured WiFi connections because it encrypts the connection to protect private information and prevent session hijacking.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. The first security measure businesses adopted during the pandemic was using VPNs that allowed employees to work remotely while still enjoying connectivity and security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

The emails are designed in a way that it appears to be authentic or belonging from a real business or authoritative source. People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. You can further secure your connection by using a VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Multi-factor authentication. This solution offers true two-factor authentication and impressive encryption capabilities. Once Travel mode is turned off, all of that information is then restored. True two-factor authentication. Password auto-filling. Unlimited password storage. Travel Mode. Dashlane vs. 1Password.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Multi-factor authentication. This solution offers true two-factor authentication and impressive encryption capabilities. Once Travel mode is turned off, all of that information is then restored. True two-factor authentication. Password auto-filling. Unlimited password storage. Travel Mode. Differentiators: Open source.

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