Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year. Putting yourself out there on social media platforms opens up your personal information to cyber threats. It’s for good reason that this is top-of-mind.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Online shopping, mobile banking, even accessing your e-mails — all these can expose you to cyber threats. The good news is you can protect yourself against all these threats, without having to be too tech savvy. Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication. Good Practices for Passwords.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Change your password(s) It is crucial to take immediate action and update all of your impacted passwords.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides, Privacy Risk Level In the musical words of Rockwell, ? “I Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. This kind of risk is not only significant for you, but also for your organization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

The role of cybersecurity in financial institutions is very vital as the number and severity of cyber threats continues to rise by each day. Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. to protect sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

However, it is still investigating whether more sensitive data like passwords or encrypted credit card info may have been compromised. We believe there is not a significant risk to our customers given the type of information involved. What data was accessed? We will continue to monitor the situation. What can I do?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager !

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager !

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In response to this alarming incident, CYPFER, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has emerged as a leading expert in addressing and mitigating such risks. Organizations that have implemented ChatGPT as part of their systems and processes may face significant risks to their confidential information.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 12, 2021

This increased digital time helped spawn new cyber threats that put their online and physical safety at risk. Since the pandemic hit, limits on screen time for kids were tossed out as they turned to online platforms for school classes, activities, games and entertainment.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the dark web has many legitimate uses, such as providing a platform for political dissidents and whistleblowers to share information safely, it is also a breeding ground for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, hacking, and identity theft. As a result, it poses a significant threat to consumers and businesses alike.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Requests for Personal Information Be cautious of any emails requesting personal information like usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers, credit card details, or other sensitive data. Severity of Risks: Spam may cause annoyance and inconvenience, while phishing poses more severe risks, including financial loss and data breaches.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Over the past few years, bots have emerged as a new cybersecurity threat, as they can be manipulated for malicious purposes. This article will explore the realm of malicious bots, uncover their cybersecurity risks, and provide valuable insights on safeguarding yourself from bot attacks. Stats on bots 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

From hardware or software issues and hidden backdoor programs to vulnerable process controls, weak passwords, and other human errors, many problems can put your transactions at risk and leave the door open to cybercriminals. Verifying accounts, addresses, and transactions helps you prevent identity theft and fraud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

“Attackers will rely less and less on CVEs, instead using identity theft, passwords, and misconfigurations to enter and move within networks. In 2023, Microsoft Active Directory (AD) will continue to be a major risk. Some of the recent attacks we have seen, for example on Uber, did not use CVEs at all.”.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

Risk Level. The booming market on the Dark Web for passwords and other personal information make it a lucrative business for any cybercriminal - and Raccoon Stealer’s Malware-as-a-Service model makes it even easier for anyone to steal your information to make a profit. Category Awareness, News. as they continue to make improvements.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

Encryption adds an extra layer of security to protect against the risks. Encrypting emails and files can save individuals and organisations from various cyberthreats such as identity theft, financial fraud etc., Choose a strong and complex password. This can prevent the loss of sensitive data.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Tackling these cyber threats as an online gamer. While these threats seem menacing and can cause distress, online gamers should not put down their gaming pads in fear, as there are ways to mitigate these risks to have a safer online experience. Additionally, following basic password security hygiene is beneficial.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 21, 2023

IdentityIQ Nowadays, cyber threats are something we can’t ignore – and as technology advances, so do the methods used by scammers. In this blog post, we dive into the world of clone phishing, shedding light on what it is, the potential risks it poses, and most importantly, how to protect yourself from falling victim to it.

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2021

comprised millions of confidential records including names, passwords, email addresses, passport numbers, national IDs, credit cards, financial transactions and more. Were such detailed personally identifiable information (PII) to fall in the wrong hands, it could have been used in the execution of a wide range of cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 9, 2021

Category Awareness, News Risk Level. While most data breaches that you hear about in the news are related to passwords or credit card information being stolen by a hacker, a data breach can also include your personal information, health information, or proprietary information from your organization. billion active Facebook users.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, spikes in online scams, fraud, identity theft, phishing and malware attacks have served as a constant reminder that individuals are waging war on two fronts. However, the increased exposure to cyber risks is not limited just to the remote-working population.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. The security measures that AppSec requires depends on the type of application and risks involved. How Does Application Security Work?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, we will dive deep into different types of data breaches , how organizations can mitigate their risk of falling victim to a breach, and what industries face the highest risk of falling victim to a cyber security attack. What Are Data Breaches?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyberattacks are on the rise, with cyber criminal trends and techniques becoming increasingly sophisticated and creative. The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Cyberattack Statistics.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You are often required to provide your email address, date of birth, first and last name, and a password. This is valuable personal data that can be used for anything from targeted advertising to identity theft in extreme cases. failing to regularly update your theme, plugin, and core files is a huge security risk.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

To minimize the reputational damage from this attack, the firm offered 2-years of complimentary access to credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services for affected individuals. . Now It’s crystal clear from just these few stories that the cyber threat to the legal sector is significant and growing.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2024

Investigators from Resecurity’s HUNTER (HUMINT) warn that Indonesia is increasingly being targeted by cyber-threat actors. By targeting these individuals, attackers have the potential to breach the system and extract sensitive data, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the election process. A database containing over 2.3

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Category Case Study The healthcare industry is facing an ever-growing cyber threat that has doubled in the last five years. In this case study, we look at vulnerabilities that most impact the industry and how healthcare providers can protect themselves from cyber threats. What can we do about it?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses. Our advanced cyber defense platform enables operational efficiency with complete transparency to dramatically reduce the cost and time needed to respond to security threats and minimize business impact.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Automatic updates to ensure an endpoint is protected against the latest cyber threats. For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. for up to 10 devices on an annual subscription.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among these threats, phishing attacks stand out as one of the most dangerous and prevalent tactics used by cybercriminals. The need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical, especially as the sophistication of phishing attacks, and other forms of identity theft, continue to evolve.

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