Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

This story is about the victims of a particularly aggressive business ID theft ring that’s spent years targeting small businesses across the country and is now pivoting toward using that access for pandemic assistance loans and unemployment benefits. For 2020, the company estimates an overall 258 percent spike in the crime.

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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.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Brands pointed out that they have no evidence of identity theft or fraud involving exposed data. “As we announced publicly in mid-January, Yum! experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain of our systems on or around January 13, 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Digital exploitation refers to the abuse and manipulation of technology and the internet for illegal and unethical purposes, including identity theft, sextortion, cyberbullying, online scams, and data breaches. As technology has rapidly exceeded all historical imaginings, opportunities for fraudsters to exploit their victims abound.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

This blog post was written based on research carried out by Jérôme Segura. If you gave them personal information such as date of birth, Social Security Number, full address, name, and maiden name, you may want to look at some form of identity theft protection.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The data included official government ID numbers, phone numbers, family records, birthdates, death dates (where applicable), marriage dates, education histories, and work records. This puts people at risk of identity theft and financial fraud.”.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. Assisting your IT team In order to not overwhelm IT workforces, education and professional development opportunities will be crucial for a secure financial institution.

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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]. LinkedIn: [link].

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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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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google Chromebook devices could rightly be called a game-changer for education. According to Google, 40 million students and educators were using Chromebook computers for learning as of last year. The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”.

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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. Leverage EDU works as a one-stop admission platform for students seeking to study abroad.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Screenshot of leaked filled-in KYC form According to researchers, threat actors could use leaked data to commit identity theft and fraud. For example, cybercriminals could use the stolen credentials and personal data to open accounts in the names of individuals without them being aware.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Start a college fund If you have children or grandchildren, you will do them a huge favor by putting your tax refund toward their college education. Hopefully, this blog has helped you decide what to do with your tax refund. Another smart financial decision you should consider is signing up for identity theft protection.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 31, 2021

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning of ongoing phishing attacks impersonating the IRS and targeting educational institutions. The post Universities Targeted in Ongoing IRS Phishing Attacks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. Educate Yourself: Stay informed about the latest impersonation scams and tactics.

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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? Stay informed about the latest phishing techniques and educate others to foster a safer online environment. Can Spam Emails Be Used to Steal My Identity?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Plenty of people worldwide try to hack into networks and retrieve sensitive information to commit further crimes, like identity theft or fraud. While she enjoys tackling topics across the technology space, she’s most passionate about educating readers on cybersecurity and Big Data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Moreover, the risk of identity theft and establishing fraudulent bank accounts, also known as bank drops, using stolen customer credentials, cannot be overlooked. OCR Labs’ response Immediately after Cybernews informed the company about the misconfiguration, it took all the necessary actions to remedy the situation.

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Security Through Education

MAY 21, 2024

Clicking on any links or downloading attachments within these emails can lead to malware infections, identity theft, or financial loss. Without verifying the sender, they may miss the fact that it is not coming from the actual company, but rather a bad actor impersonating them.

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 21, 2023

IdentityIQ, a leading provider of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services, has a groundbreaking addition to its suite of features: rent payment reporting. In this blog, we explore the benefits of rent payment reporting and how it can increase your credit scores and help you achieve your financial goals.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As a trusted security partner, it’s important to help educate your customers on today’s ever evolving threat landscape and provide guidance on proactive protection and threat prevention. Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. Fraudulent charges.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 15, 2021

This is not the only blog or article about tax scams, and it is not the first time we’ve written about it. The post 2021—Year of the Tax Scam appeared first on Security Through Education. Nowadays, there are even scams for people who use software to file from home AND scams for people who use tax return agencies. So what can you do?

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

My popular newsletter Crypto - Gram and my blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250,000 people. As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come. The company's incident response after the breach was similarly damaging. Proving this is difficult.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If we were discussing hacking attempts even a decade ago, the types of hacks we saw focused on credit card data, identity theft and corporate espionage. appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales e-Security. Have we become too used to and too apathetic about breaches? Consumerization of the Threat.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. 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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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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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social Engineering is when hackers impersonate trusted associates or acquaintances to manipulate people into giving up their passwords, banking information, date of birth or anything else that could be used for identity theft. The post Staying a Step Ahead of the Hack appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this blog, we explore the ins and outs of utility payment reporting, including how it improves your credit and how to sign up for it. The Role of Utility Bill Payments in Credit Scores Traditional credit reporting primarily focuses on credit accounts, like credit cards and loans.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What you paid for your home, who lives there with you, your age, your children, your driving record, education, occupation, estimated income, purchasing habits, and any political affiliations you may have—all pretty personal information, right? appeared first on McAfee Blog. Leer más McAfee Blog. appeared first on McAfee Blog.

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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. You or your IT security department should also keep up to date on the latest security threats from external sources like: * Security blogs, such as Schneier on Security and Krebs on Security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The report goes on to note: In addition to the massive Equifax breach that exposed personal information of 143 million individuals, other noted breaches last year included the education platform Edmodo (77 million records hacked); Verizon (14 million subscribers possibly hacked); and America’s JobLink (nearly 5 million records compromised).

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Bad actors can then use this information for future medical insurance or identity theft schemes. In a Psychology Today blog, security expert Chris Hadnagy notes, “scammers don’t care that you just lost your mom to COVID, or that you have been unemployed for six months, or that your kids are depressed from isolation.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

By allowing the spyware to access such personal information, users are putting themselves at risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized surveillance. User awareness and education are crucial in protecting personal information and maintaining online security.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

In this blog, we cover the top-seven data security practices every workplace should implement to help protect valuable information and more. Embrace Cybersecurity Training and Education Data security usually starts with the employee. Why is Data Security Important in the Workplace?

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

However, the compromised personally identifiable information can expose customers to identity theft, for this reason, T-Mobile is offering them two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft detection services, provided by myTrueIdentity, from Transunion.

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