Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

What Are the Risks of a Data Breach? IdentityIQ In a society dominated by digital interconnectedness, the risks associated with data breaches loom over individuals, businesses, and society at large. The ramifications extend past financial losses due to personal, corporate, and regulatory privacy being at risk.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Phone number spoofing involves manipulating caller ID displays to mimic legitimate phone numbers, giving scammers a deceptive veil of authenticity. To verify their authenticity, Nicolas asked for proof, but the scammers insisted he Google the Bank of America number. Suspicious, he trusted his instincts and called the bank directly.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These scams don’t just harm individuals financially and emotionally; they can also pose significant risks to businesses. When their judgment is clouded by personal issues, such as those stemming from a romance scam, this line of defense can weaken, exposing the organization to increased risk.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2018

Princeton's Karen Levy has a good article computer security and the intimate partner threat: When you learn that your privacy has been compromised, the common advice is to prevent additional access -- delete your insecure account, open a new one, change your password.

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SC Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

While passwords inherently introduce risk into the organization, there are easier and more effective ways the team can protect its crown jewels. Here are some best practices to consider when giving users a more efficient and secure way to login: Beware of shared secrets. Does the organization use a shared secret to authenticate users?

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

businesses gain the flexibility to define and deploy personalized security measures aligned with their specific cardholder data environment (CDE) setup. The innovative Customised Approach empowers well-established organisations to intricately specify their existing security controls to fulfil the objectives for each requirement.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both hailed as the epitome of shopping extravagance, are also synonymous with a heightened risk of cyberattacks on retail platforms. Incorporate personal security best practices, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, in all your online interactions.

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