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3 Steps to Prevent a Case of Compromised Credentials

Duo's Security Blog

Whether it was an accidental phishing link click, news that your password manager was breached, or a depressingly robotic text from your telecom company, compromised credentials and data leaks can quickly become a vector for larger attacks. From the OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches Report 2.

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Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace

Identity IQ

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Data breaches and cyberattacks can result in costly consequences, making strong data security practices essential. Risk reduction. Job security.

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Spoofing techniques are commonly used in phishing and other cyber attacks to trick victims into believing that the communication is legitimate.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. This kind of data breach could lead to two main scenarios. The first one is selling it on the dark web.

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The dark web index 2021, report

Security Affairs

It was one of the worst years (if not the worst) for cyber attacks. After all, hackers don’t want (or need) to work that hard to collect their data with so many unsuspecting victims worldwide. Preventing Identity Theft. Use a reliable password manager. 2020 is a case in point.