Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Recent regulatory insight into buy now, pay later highlights the risks tied to this growing credit option. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Many retailers offer secure delivery options, such as in-store pickup or lockers, which help reduce the risk of porch piracy. How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams As the holiday season approaches, so does the increased risk of falling victim to scams. Consider utilizing these options, especially for valuable or time-sensitive packages.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The wargaming site I patronize had its forums compromised and the notification on the site described the, granted, low-level information compromised, though further compromise through password reuse was discussed. Thankfully, we understand how the breaches may have occurred and how to protect ourselves, which I will share with you now.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Response to Consumer Requests and Data Protection Assessments Controllers must respond to consumer requests within 45 days and conduct data protection assessments for processing activities presenting a heightened risk of harm.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

For example: passwords being typed or posted, specific motions or commands used to activate control systems to open or unlock doors, etc.”. That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”. It’s best practice to keep a different set of credentials for each device because of exactly this risk.”.

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