Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

At the time of this writing the group has yet to publish the stolen data, however, if the hack was real, the stolen data poses a severe risk to the privacy and security of South Korean citizens. Lockbit continues to be one of the most active ransomware gangs, in March the group added 100 new victims to its Tor leak site.

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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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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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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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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

If malicious actors accessed the exposed data, the company could have faced devastating consequences and put their clients at risk, as financial services are the main target for cybercriminals. Screenshot of leaked filled-in KYC form According to researchers, threat actors could use leaked data to commit identity theft and fraud.

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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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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. Businesses and consumers have to assess cybersecurity risks to protect their assets and private information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

A digital identification tool provided by OCR Labs to major banks and government agencies leaked sensitive credentials, putting clients at severe risk. Moreover, the risk of identity theft and establishing fraudulent bank accounts, also known as bank drops, using stolen customer credentials, cannot be overlooked.

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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

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. Expensive vacations While it might be nice to get away, spending your money on an expensive vacation can come with risks. IdentityIQ is dedicated to protecting you from identity theft.

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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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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. Fortunately, organizations can minimize the risk of these types of attacks by exercising key management.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” Best Practices for Digital Risk Management. Consider the impact that fine would have on your organization.

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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

My popular newsletter Crypto - Gram and my blog Schneier on Security are read by over 250,000 people. The Equifax breach was a serious security breach that puts millions of Americans at risk. As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come.

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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. Workouts, driving habits and even your thermostat setting is at risk of being exposed in a breach. appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales e-Security.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

This article explores Kamran’s operation, data exfiltration methods, and provides recommendations to mitigate the risk of falling victim to such attacks. By allowing the spyware to access such personal information, users are putting themselves at risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized surveillance.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. One common objective is identity theft, where hackers assume your identity to commit fraudulent activities like opening credit accounts or making unauthorized purchases.

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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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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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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. Risk reduction. Putting data security policies in place can reduce the risk of a costly or damaging data breach. Why is Data Security Important in the Workplace? Engaged employees.

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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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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? That puts more than just your privacy at risk, it can put your identity at risk as well.

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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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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. Having your ID stored on a phone brings both convenience as well as risks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2023

This post is the second in a series describing OAuth implementation issues that put companies at risk. We create these posts to share rich technical details, drawn from real-world use cases, to educate the broader industry on the nature of these errors, their potential impact, and how to avoid them to better protect API ecosystems.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Not surprisingly, larger, urban/suburban and/or wealthier school systems are more at risk, as they manage more students, employees and devices. K-12 schools are resource limited, particularly for up-to-date technology and security solutions. Smaller schools may also receive random attacks, but they’re less likely to report an incident.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2020

And yet, school districts, now more so than ever, must take proactive steps to mitigate the same privacy and data security risks as any other small- to medium-sized business (SMB.) Now that the ability to educate remotely has settled in, schools and school districts need to reassess and update their security policies.

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