Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

US FTC charged cyber security firm Avast with harvesting consumer web browsing data through its browser extension and antivirus and sold it. “Respondents sold the browsing information that they purported to protect, in many instances without notice to users.” ” re ads the FTC’s complaint.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2024

But on March 21, Shelest released a lengthy statement wherein he admitted to maintaining an ownership stake in Nuwber, a consumer data broker he founded in 2015 — around the same time he launched Onerep. states exempt so-called “public” or “government” records from consumer privacy laws.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 9, 2023

Identity thieves have been exploiting a glaring security weakness in the website of Experian , one of the big three consumer credit reporting bureaus. But when I tried to get my report from Experian via annualcreditreport.com, Experian’s website said it didn’t have enough information to validate my identity. ” Sen.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2024

The site offers to sell a report containing photos, police records, background checks, civil judgments, contact information “and much more!” No other information is available about these domains in their registration records, although both domains appear to use email servers based in China. Click to enlarge.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 16, 2024

IDIQ Launches New Data-Driven Platform CreditBuilderIQ to Place Credit-Building Tools in the Hands of Consumers IdentityIQ – Smart software empowers individuals to take action to reach credit goals – TEMECULA, Calif. CreditBuilderIQ has tools, resources, and product features to help consumers understand, grow, and build their credit profile.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

Cerebral has agreed to an order that will restrict how the company can use or disclose sensitive consumer data, as well as require it to provide consumers with a simple way to cancel services. million consumers to these third parties. million consumers to these third parties.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

Research suggests identity thieves were able to hijack the accounts simply by signing up for new accounts at Experian using the victim’s personal information and a different email address. That’s because Experian does not offer any type of multi-factor authentication options on consumer accounts. ” ANALYSIS. .”

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 12, 2024

In this interview, we sat down with Michael Bruemmer, Vice President of Experian Data Breach Resolution Group and Consumer Protection, to learn more about cyber threats and how primary internet users can protect themselves. Experian is the world’s leading global information services company.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2023

A new breach involving data from nine million AT&T customers is a fresh reminder that your mobile provider likely collects and shares a great deal of information about where you go and what you do with your mobile device — unless and until you affirmatively opt out of this data collection. This should bother you.”

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Millions of people likely just received an email or snail mail notice saying they’re eligible to claim a class action payment in connection with the 2017 megabreach at consumer credit bureau Equifax. This was capped at 20 total hours at $25 per hour ($500), with total cash reimbursement payments not to exceed $20,000 per consumer.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2024

What is the CCPA, the California Consumer Privacy Act? CCPA, or the California Consumer Privacy Act, is a law in California data privacy law that came into effect in early 2020. The CCPA grants California residents several key rights about how businesses collect, use and share their personal information.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Now the company confirmed attackers stole corporate and personal information impacting 35.5 million individual consumers.” ” The company pointed out that it does not store Social Security numbers and financial information in its systems. . million individual consumers.” million customers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

. “Google has anticipated that consumers are understandably concerned that Google is tracking their personal information and browsing history. To assuage them, Google promises consumers that they can “browse the web privately” and stay in “control of what information [users] share with Google.”

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Microsoft on Wednesday revealed that a China-based threat actor known as Storm-0558 acquired the inactive consumer signing key to forge tokens and access Outlook by compromising an engineer’s corporate account. The system crash took place

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is adopting new rules that aim to protect consumers from cell phone account scams that make it possible for malicious actors to orchestrate SIM-swapping attacks and port-out fraud.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

In 2017, KrebsOnSecurity showed how easy it is for identity thieves to undo a consumer’s request to freeze their credit file at Experian , one of the big three consumer credit bureaus in the United States. Thomas said he’s furious that Experian only provides added account security for consumers who pay for monthly plans.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security. Notably, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), consumer spending topped regional charts, exceeding $16 billion.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“They are doing everything they possibly can to get you to provide your information,” Mandel explained. A new study reveals that 81% of US consumers see an uptick in cybercriminal activity during the holiday season. For many consumers, the harsh reality is that they don’t know what to look for when it comes to holiday scams.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 29, 2020

To comply with California's new data privacy law, companies that collect information on consumers and users are forced to be more transparent about it. It says Ralphs may pry into "financial and payment information like your bank account, credit and debit card numbers, and your credit history.". Other information?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

27, 2024 – IDIQ ®, a financial intelligence company that protects and strengthens consumers’ long-term financial health, has earned the rank of No.136 IDIQ is strengthened by long-term strategic B2B relationships that pride themselves on offering IDIQ products to add value to their own consumer relationships. IDIQ MAKES INC.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The regulator found so many flaws in the retailer’s surveillance program that it concluded Rite Aid had failed to implement reasonable procedures and prevent harm to consumers in its use of facial recognition technology in hundreds of stores. The company also failed to inform consumers that it was using the technology in its stores.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 2, 2024

The data that 23andMe and similar companies collect is often seen as some of the most sensitive, personal information that exists about people today, as it can expose health risks, family connections, and medical diagnoses. What rights do consumers have? And how likely is it that consumer complaints will get heard?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

Historically, consumers have had to rely on self-discipline to protect themselves online. Then about 10 years ago, consumer-grade virtual private networks, or VPNs, came along, providing a pretty nifty little tool that any individual could use to deflect invasive online tracking. Then about 10 years ago along came consumer-grade VPNs.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Against this unsettling backdrop, citizens, consumers, employees, and partners will look to organizations that they trust for stability and positive long-term relationships. Over the past three years, technology has proven critical to consumers’ daily lives — from remote working and home-schooling to entertainment and e-commerce.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? As technology weaves deeper into our lives, the swift exchange of information has become our reality. When you think about trust in the digital landscape, what comes to mind?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Resecurity researchers warn of massive leak of stolen Thai personally identifiable information (PII) on the dark web by cybercriminals. Thailand is swiftly becoming a key player in the digital arena, particularly in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), within the Asia-Pacific region.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 17, 2023

By Microsoft Security When the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) first went into effect in January 2020, it had far-reaching implications for the way that public and private businesses handle consumer data. In November of 2020, California voters approved an amendment to the CCPA which increased consumer data privacy protections.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

million consumers were exposed by a breach at a third-party billing collections firm. It said the information exposed could include first and last name, date of birth, address, phone, date of service, provider, and balance information. Medical testing giant LabCorp. said today personal and financial data on some 7.7

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

It shouldn’t be news to anyone that people sharing information online are concerned about the safety of their data. The post Help Employees and Consumers Avoid Self-inflicted Cybersecurity Mistakes appeared first on Blog. The post Help Employees and Consumers Avoid Self-inflicted Cybersecurity Mistakes appeared first on Blog.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

The law requires carriers to protect sensitive consumer information but, given the increase in frequency, sophistication, and scale of data leaks, we must update our rules to protect consumers and strengthen reporting requirements," said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in announcing the proceeding. "The

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The ITRC is a non-profit organization that serves as a valuable resource for consumers, victims, businesses, and governments in minimizing the risk and impact of identity compromise and crime. For more information on IDIQ, visit www.idiq.com. For more information on IdentityIQ, visit www.identityiq.com.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A data breach compromising customers’ personal information has been alerted by Bank of America to consumers following last year’s intrusion of Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), one of its service partners.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

.” An investigation revealed that the incident involved some personal information of Vans’ customers. Corporation stated the hackers disrupted business operations and stole the personal information of approximately 35.5 million individual consumers. The attack was claimed by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 27, 2024

The court also imposed an injunction prohibiting any future violations of the Truth in Caller ID Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Many consumers who received the calls found the calls so disturbing, they submitted complaints to FCC and other law enforcement regarding unwanted and harassing robocalls. Report the robocall.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

million in penalties, inform California customers it sells their personal data and offer them ways to opt out. The post Cosmetics giant Sephora first to be fined for violating California’s Consumer Privacy Act appeared first on TechRepublic. Sephora will have to pay $1.2

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Senator pointed out that according to a recent FTC order, data brokers cannot sell Americans’ data without informed consent. Metadata on browsing activity, which includes information about the websites visited, timestamps, and duration of visits, can be abused for surveillance in several ways, privacy advocated warn.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2023

The European Commission has been looking at retail websites to see if they're misleading consumers with "dark patterns". The Commission, along with the national consumer protection authorities of 23 EU member states, plus Norway and Iceland, have released the results of their screening of online shops. Hidden information.

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