Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

What is Identity Theft? The DOJ defines identity theft as “all types of crimes in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.” If a criminal has enough of these elements, they can quickly be used in identity theft.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

These can lead to financial loss, identity theft, or installation of malware. Monitor your identity for fraud activity Identity theft happens when someone swipes your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. How to protect it If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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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. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

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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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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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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re not familiar, the federal organization is the Office of Personnel Management, and OPM announced it was compromised in June of 2015, with the attackers possibly having access as early as March 2014. Follow the SiteLock blog for more information on protecting yourself from security breaches.

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