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). This could include banks, online services, or reputable organizations.

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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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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, last year over 69 million players of Neopets, an online virtual pet game, had their customer data exposed — including usernames, emails, passwords, and personally identifiable information (PII) such as birth date, gender, zip code, and country of residence.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

Once the cybercriminals have the stolen data, they can sell it on the dark web to other criminals who can use it for identity theft , credit card fraud, or other illegal activities. They may use phishing emails , social engineering, or malware attacks to access login credentials or other personal information.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

Rather than take a vacation to spend their holiday earnings, cybercriminals are using the new year as a prime opportunity to access bank accounts, install malicious software, and steal identities to commit fraud. Start 2023 off right with comprehensive device and identity protection.

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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

Phishing emails look like they came from trusted sources, such as banks or social networks, but come from unknown servers. This is especially recommended if you use an email service that has been flagged as a possible target for phishing attacks or malware. You can also use a password manager to keep your login credentials safe.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

The theft would begin by placing a bogus DoorDash order, receiving the driver details, and then contacting said driver by text and / or phone claiming to be DoorDash support. From here, the driver would be convinced to hand over banking details or log in to a fake portal. Use a password manager. use a FIDO 2FA device.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Broadly speaking, a digital identity can be split into two categories: digital attributes and digital activities. Bank details. Unsecured websites are unable to provide users with a secure connection, therefore leaving any information sent and received through its pages vulnerable to theft or modification by hackers. Biometrics.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

University and college databases often store a wide variety of valuable information, everything from loans and bank account information to social security numbers and passport information — even healthcare data. It’s important to have the latest protection against viruses, malware and other threats. Improve Your Password Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

The library having a history of existing in business from the past 100+ years is busy in restoring the services and is confident that it can recover easily from the malware incident as it has an efficient business continuity plan. The other news that is trending is related to the midterm elections that are on the way shortly.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

If their online bank account is secured with a password that they use for multiple online accounts, they’ve made it that much easier for a hacker to access their financial data if their credentials are exposed in a breach. . This means if a cybercriminal discovers just one password, more personal data is suddenly at risk.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Sure, the card associations and your bank are quick to point out that you’re not liable for fraudulent charges that you report in a timely manner, whether it’s debit or a credit card. Does the bank reimburse you when your credit score takes a ding because your mortgage or car payment was late? Don’t hold your breath.

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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. Most of the modern attacks use evasive malware that are built to work under the radar. We all know security is hard.

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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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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high. Additionally, following basic password security hygiene is beneficial. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are an ideal tool to mask sensitive information.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. Web security issues that can be incurred by unknowingly installing malware, ransomware, viruses, and many others. Fraudulent charges. Sale of credit card numbers. Medical fraud and more.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. If managing many complicated passwords sounds overwhelming, try using a password manager that automatically creates and updates unique passwords for you.

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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. But a good way to think of it is this: Many passwords, one breach. One password…. potentially) many breaches.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

They can then conduct elaborate phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to the victims’ accounts on other digital services such as entertainment and shopping platforms or even online banking. Clicking on suspicious messages or any links therein is a risk that may result in your computer being infected with malware.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Creating strong, unique passwords is simple enough, as any person can throw a cat at a keyboard and likely fulfill the password requirements for most online accounts.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. PII coupled with an ID card, passport, or driver’s license copy can lead to identity theft. Verification process.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager. See the Top Password Managers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Endpoint security software is designed to detect, avert, and eradicate malware on endpoint devices like desktop computers, laptops, network servers, and mobile phones. Key features of endpoint security solutions include: The ability to identify the type of malware attacking an endpoint. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. In our research, we found a clear trend between cybersecurity familiarity and feelings of safety online.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

It includes stolen online banking logins (price varies depending on the account’s worth), Walmart credit cards, global credit cards with CVV from the USA, the UK, Australia, Israel, Spain, or Japan. And there are even more specialized products such as DDoS attacks, email databases, and malware. Preventing Identity Theft.

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