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.

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Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Phishing 59

Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

SIM swapping can be done in a number of ways, but perhaps the most common involves a social engineering attack on the victim’s carrier. However, if you have a telecoms manager on your payroll then there’s no need for social engineering—they can just do the SIM swap for you. Katz pleaded guilty before Chief U.S.

Social Engineering 135

Social Engineering Computers and Electronics Mobile Identity Theft 135

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 26, 2020

At the height of his cybercriminal career, the hacker known as “ Hieupc ” was earning $125,000 a month running a bustling identity theft service that siphoned consumer dossiers from some of the world’s top data brokers. Ngo’s former identity theft service, superget[.]info. Secret Service.

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Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Hacking 334

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Additionally, they may call pretending to be a company you do business with, like Amazon, or one that can fix your computer, such as Apple. Social Security number. Bad actors can then use this information for future medical insurance or identity theft schemes. “Microsoft'” Calls — Your Computer Has a Problem.

Scams 92

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Social Engineering 92

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. Noon spyware (4.89%) moved up to second place, and Badun Trojans (4.61%) spreading as archived electronic documents moved down to third place. For example, throughout the year, we encountered the following scheme.

Phishing 91

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 91

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 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.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

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.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107