Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it.

Identity Theft 59

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Phishing 59

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

The pandemic is providing the perfect cover for cybercrime, as can be seen in the alarming statistic from First Orion that criminals were able to get 270% more personal information in 2020 than in 2019 via vishing or phone scams. COVID-19 Scams. COVID-19 contact tracing and testing scams dominated 2020 and continue to do so in 2021.

Scams 92

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Social Engineering 92

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. “Promotional campaigns by major banks” were a popular bait in 2022.

Phishing 90

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 90

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107