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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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

This blog post was written based on research carried out by Jérôme Segura. A campaign using sponsored search results is targeting home users and taking them to tech support scams. For systems running Windows, we found visitors are redirected to tech support scam websites such as this one.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s also a golden opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities through phishing scams, identity theft, and malicious software. These malicious versions can steal personal and financial information, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft, financial loss, and potential legal consequences.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Discover Webroot.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

What Are Social Engineering Scams? Thanks, Your CEO This common scenario is just one example of the many ways scammers may attempt to trick you through social engineering scams. You can better protect yourself by understanding the connection between social engineering and identity theft. Hi, Please, can you help me?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Romance Scams on and after the Valentines Day 2023 are common. But can you imagine that the loss incurred through such scams is amounting to $5.9 Moreover, the losses associated with the online romance scams occurring across the nation could be approximately $7 billion by 2025.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 4, 2023

How to Protect Yourself from Airline Scams IdentityIQ Scammers are always looking for ways to take advantage of people, and the airline industry is no exception. Whether through fake airline ticket booking sites or fake flight cancellation emails, travelers need to be vigilant and protect themselves from airline scams.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 7, 2021

The Australians reported in 2020 losses to scams that totaled AU$851 million, with AU$128 million being lost to business email compromise (BEC), AU$8.4 million classed as remote access scams, and AU$3.1 million a result of identity theft. to Pay Scammers in 2020 appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Hackenproof, the Estonian cybersecurity company that found the data trove online, announced their discovery on their blog. The information exposed included the full name, employer, email, address, phone number and IP address of 56,934,021 individuals, and the revenues and employee counts for up to 25 million business entities.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Smart TV Scams: How to Avoid the Growing Threat IdentityIQ Smart TVs – such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks with streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube TV – it seems like everyone has them these days. And in this case, it’s the possibility to be scammed right from your own couch. What are Smart TV Scams?

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you’ve ever had your identity stolen or know someone who has, you understand how serious the problem is. From text scams to stolen passwords, criminals are finding new ways to steal personal information. Learn about scams Identity thieves use various tactics to trick people. Get informed!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2023

With all ransomware attacks, identity theft scams, and countries hacking one another, it's enough to make anyone wonder… How about starting off with a cup of clarity instead? In this blog post, we’ll cover [.] The post 7 Ways To Improve Your Personal Security Right Now appeared first on Hurricane Labs.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Our readers have been primarily concerned with avoiding malicious scams, from fake shopping websites to account takeovers. Here are the top ten most popular IdentityIQ blogs: How to Spot a Fake Shopping Website This Holiday Season. Gift Card Scams and How to Avoid Them. 8 Common Identity Theft Scams.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Identity theft. Safeguard your identity and private information Once only seen in spy movies, identity theft today is very real, and poses serious financial, legal, and personal consequences. If identity theft does happen, freeze any accounts with fraudulent charges and establish a fraud alert with credit bureaus.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 11, 2021

District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has accused three men of money laundering and aggravated identity theft as part of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) campaign. As explained by my colleague Dora, Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of targeted scam in which an attacker impersonates a company […].

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 2, 2021

The US Department of Justice has recently warned that hackers are creating COVID-19 vaccine survey scams for consumers. In reality, they just collect the filled-out personally recognizable details to sustain scam plans including identity theft. Attackers promise victims money or rewards for filling out the phony surveys.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 15, 2021

The inevitability of taxes brings along another inevitability, tax-related scams. They are always ready to hop onto the newest trends and exploit the latest technology to find the quickest route to steal your identity and money. These three examples are just a sample of the scams attackers are using to target every one of us right now.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. 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.

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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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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams. This rise was attributed to the large number of scams using AI, making it easier for criminals to mimic trusted sources.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. 12 blog post , the attackers used their access to Mailchimp employee accounts to steal data from 214 customers involved in cryptocurrency and finance.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. In simpler terms, phishing scams, brute force attacks, and MFA bypass techniques. Recently, phishing scams have expanded and come out of emails.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Why protecting your identity matters Imagine this: you’re building your credit score, applying for a credit card, or renting your first apartment. These milestones are crucial, but they also make you a prime target for identity theft and fraud. This is where identity and virus protection step in.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As a cybersecurity expert, I’ve seen an evolving spectrum of threats that go far beyond traditional identity theft.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s through its cybersecurity and risk management solutions or Identity capabilities, Mastercard’s innovative technologies and industry standards are creating a secure environment for seamless and trustworthy digital transactions.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. Cybercriminals often target the young.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

In a blog post titled “ Scam ‘US Trading Commission’ website is not the FTC ,” the agency draws attention to an impostor site called “the US Trading Commission” that uses the FTC’s seal and address. Anyone who encounters this scam or others like it are urged to report them to reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It seems every day we hear of another breach, another scam, another attack on anything from a small business to a critical aspect of our nation’s infrastructure. From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”. Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft.

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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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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As AI becomes more sophisticated, criminals are finding ways to exploit it, particularly in the area of identity theft and misinformation. Criminals can also use them to impersonate individuals in video calls or to fake authority figures to carry out scams. So, how can you protect yourself from AI-driven scams like deepfakes?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

As part of this mindset, more consumers are subscribing to a personal VPN service which they use to shield themselves from disinformation sweeps and to protect themselves from Covid 19-related hacks and scams. I agreed to give the company feedback about how they’re executing their business model. percent ten years ago.

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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. Learn how to avoid a phishing scam. The Ultimate Internet Safety Guide for Kids. [3]

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. Studies show that 51% of Americans report theyve been victims of a data breach, and 64% say theyve changed their online behavior for fear of escalating online threats like ransomware and identity theft.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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