Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

Tax Service agencies collect the personal and financial information of citizens, such data can be exploited by threat actors to carry out a broad range of fraudulent activities, including financial scams and identity theft.

Identity Theft 88

Identity Theft Ransomware Scams Education 88

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Identity theft topped the list for both groups at 51%, with fake vaccine cards that could be used to hack smartphones (Americans 45%, British 44%) and data breaches (Americans 44%, Brits 45%) close behind. Blog: [link]. Among key findings: 80% of Americans and 76% of those in the U.K. Twitter: [link].

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

It claims to have a network of over 650 educational institutions worldwide and 80 million users over the last year. Image by Cybernews A malicious actor could have exploited the leaked personal data to commit identity theft and fraud. Screenshot of leaked confirmation email by Leverage EDU.

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Identity Theft Education Banking Risk 85

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. Plenty of people worldwide try to hack into networks and retrieve sensitive information to commit further crimes, like identity theft or fraud.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

“Such sensitive information could undermine ICICI bank’s reputation and may uncover details of the bank’s internal processes as well as jeopardize the safety and security of its clients and employees and their data.”

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam? Severity of Risks: Spam may cause annoyance and inconvenience, while phishing poses more severe risks, including financial loss and data breaches.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Leaked data could be highly beneficial for phishers and fraudsters who may exploit the opportunity to impersonate brokers or banks and deceive unsuspecting individuals and businesses into transferring money to scammers.

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Banking Financial Services Identity Theft Accountability 87

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s a heartwarming tale of multiple mass data compromises, which affected yours truly. We’ll also discuss how major data breaches occur, and what you can do to protect yourself in the Age of the Large Data Breach. How Website Security Breaches Occur. This week we have a personal story for our readers.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Data Breaches and Identity Theft AI-powered social engineering attacks can facilitate data breaches by luring victims into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal details.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I have authored 13 books on these subjects, including Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World (Norton, 2015). My popular newsletter Crypto - Gram and my blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250,000 people. The company's incident response after the breach was similarly damaging.

Computers and Electronics 209

Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Internet Internet 209

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

T-Mobile disclosed the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers since February. T-Mobile suffered the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers starting in late February 2023.

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Data breaches Mobile Identity Theft Accountability 72

Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain.

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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. Data breaches and cyberattacks can result in costly consequences, making strong data security practices essential. Risk reduction. Job security.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In order for a company to have a high threat IQ, they need to take an internal and external approach to threat assessment and staff education. Internal information sources include gathering data from your system through: * Log files. Websites experience an average of 60 attacks per day on average, according to SiteLock data.

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Cyber threats Mobile B2B Threat Detection 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Another day, another breach. Barely a day goes by where we don’t hear of a data breach. Affecting big companies and small in virtually every vertical and hitting government institutions at the local, state and federal level, sensitive data is routinely exfiltrated, stolen and leveraged with shocking regularity.

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Identity Theft IoT Technology Encryption 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Some smaller companies have even gone out of business as the result of a data breach. having been breached at some point in the past. The post Managing Digital Security as Risk and Complexity Rise appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales e-Security. The Threat Level Is Rising. This hacking ring stole $3.4

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These factors will probably lead to a more diverse and fragmented data market, with the emergence and re-emergence of local web tracking and mobile app tracking companies, especially on government and educational websites. One way to do that might be to insure yourself against data breaches.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Teachers and administrators can have a stronger authentication method while authentication methods for students can be age appropriate – and can be used to educate students on secure computing practices. K-12 schools are resource limited, particularly for up-to-date technology and security solutions.

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