Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2024

For nearly a dozen years, residents of South Carolina have been kept in the dark by state and federal investigators over who was responsible for hacking into the state’s revenue department in 2012 and stealing tax and bank account information for 3.6 “There is also information on corporate taxpayers.” million people.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2022 Internet Crime Report , which reveals the trends and impacts of cybercrime in the United States. The report shows that phishing schemes were the most common type of cybercrime reported by victims in 2022, with 300,497 complaints.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to the researchers, at least two cybercrime gangs, CYBO CREW affiliates known as CyboDevil and UNIT8200, were offering the database for $3,000. CloudSEK researchers warned that a database containing data of 750 million Indian mobile subscribers was offered for sale on dark web hacker forums earlier in January.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

19 individuals worldwide were charged in a transnational cybercrime investigation of the now defunct xDedic marketplace. The duo face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. DoJ charged 19 individuals worldwide for their role in the operations of the now-defunct xDedic Marketplace.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2023

Juice Jacking: The Latest Cyber Threat to Your Personal Information and Devices IdentityIQ Juice jacking, a new cybercrime trend, is targeting people who charge their phones or tablets at public charging stations. Bottom Line Juice jacking can put your personal information and smart devices at risk.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 , 2023 – IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Department of Justice announced that Swiss hacker Till Kottmann, 21, has been indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. ” “Stealing credentials and data, and publishing source code and proprietary and sensitive information on the web is not protected speech–it is theft and fraud,” said Acting U.S.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 8, 2019

Almost exactly one year ago, KrebsOnSecurity reported that a mere two hours of searching revealed more than 100 Facebook groups with some 300,000 members openly advertising services to support all types of cybercrime, including spam, credit card fraud and identity theft. Facebook responded by deleting those groups.

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SecureBlitz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In today's digital age, the protection of our identities has assumed a critical role in our daily lives. As we traverse the boundless realms of the internet, our personal information is increasingly at risk. The omnipresent threats of identity theft, fraud, and cybercrime underscore the necessity of understanding identity protection.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

A pop-up message or blank screen typically appears on a computer or phone, informing you that your system has been compromised and requires repair. Phishing emails may ask for personal information like a log-in or Social Security number to authenticate your account, or they may urge you to share your credit card payment details.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Identity theft is one of the largest and most common forms of cybercrime. When it comes to sensitive personal information, a child’s Social Security number, date of birth, name, and address is some of the most desired information by criminals. .

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Google said this week it is expanding the types of data people can ask to have removed from search results, to include personal contact information like your phone number, email address or physical address. The login page for perhaps the most bustling cybercrime store for stolen payment card data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A suspected leader of the Zeus cybercrime gang, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov (aka Tank), was arrested by Swiss police. Swiss police last month arrested in Geneva Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov (40), also known as Tank, which is one of the leaders of the JabberZeus cybercrime group. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 20, 2024

Earlier this week, the data of over 70 million people was posted for sale on an online cybercrime forum. The data posted online includes names, addresses, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, and other internal information. Take a step back and don’t give away any personal or financial information.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2020

An information technology specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was arrested this week on suspicion of hacking into the human resource databases of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in 2014, stealing personal data on more than 65,000 UPMC employees, and selling the data on the dark web.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A 26-year-old Ukrainian man is awaiting extradition from The Netherlands to the United States on charges that he acted as a core developer for Raccoon , a popular “malware-as-a-service” offering that helped paying customers steal passwords and financial data from millions of cybercrime victims. According to those sources, U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another. 9, 2024, U.S. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The exposed information could enable malicious actors to carry out identity theft, phishing attacks, unauthorized access to users’ accounts, and other nefarious actions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A Russian national was extradited to the US from Switzerland after he was charged for trading information stolen from hacked U.S. The Russian national Vladislav Klyushin (41) was extradited to the United States from Switzerland to face charges for his alleged role in a scheme whose participants traded on information stolen from U.S.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2021

T-Mobile is warning that a data breach has exposed the names, date of birth, Social Security number and driver’s license/ID information of more than 40 million current, former or prospective customers who applied for credit with the company. Data stolen and exposed in this breach may also be used for identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Unfortunately, that makes students taking their first steps into adult life a prime target for cybercrime. More than that, your social media accounts likely hold a lot of information about you, information you don’t want to get into the wrong hands. What about when you’re inside college walls?

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2021

The monitoring allows you to stay on top of your credit health, spot inaccuracies and help be alerted to the early signs of identity theft so you can take steps to address them. Identity Theft Protection. Identity theft-related fraud is the fastest growing online crime in the world. That’s one in 15 people.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 2, 2021

With cybercrime on the rise, your personal information is at risk now more than ever. However, a once-a-year check of your credit report and scores offers little protection against cybercriminals and identity thieves. Here are five reasons you should invest in a credit report and identity theft protection service.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2024

Nissan is working with its global incident response team and relevant stakeholders to investigate the extent of the incident and whether any personal information has been accessed.” Stolen data included corporate files and personal information Nissan refused to pay the ransom and the cybercrime group published the alleged stolen files.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2024

GMA disclosed a data breach that impacted medicare and other information belonging to 5465 people. GMA”) was the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack involving your personal information.” We received confirmation of which individuals’ information was affected and obtained their contact addresses on February 7, 2024.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This means that when a person is asked the same question repeatedly, they tend to over-disclose information, leading to identity theft and cybercrimes. The dugout information might prove to be a world’s valuable resource, more valuable than oil and precious metals. Who’s listening then…?

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

Last year alone more than 300 million consumers were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. At its most basic level, a data breach is any security incident in which information is accessed without the proper authorization. Cybercrime is immensely profitable, netting criminals $1.5

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Identity IQ

MAY 22, 2023

Dark web monitoring is a service that scans the dark web for stolen personal information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, passwords, and other sensitive data. Criminals often use the dark web to sell or trade this information. Why Do I Need Dark Web Monitoring? Is Dark Web Monitoring Worth It?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The man was held in the Netherlands, and he was charged for his alleged role in the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. Sokolovsky is charged with computer fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. He appeared in a US court on February 9 and is currently awaiting trial.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. And it isn’t necessarily a direct attack on your employer that leaves your personal information vulnerable to cybercriminals.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The internet, brimming with information and opportunity, can also be dangerous. This targeted cyberattack preys on your trust and knowledge, manipulating your vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information. Spear phishing is a targeted form of cybercrime that focuses on specific individuals or organizations.

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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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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Mitigating this damage is particularly challenging due to the intricate interconnection between personal data and digital identity. For the average consumer, changing this information in practice is a complex and often difficult process.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

These criminals used phishing, spoofing, extortion, and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society—medical workers searching for personal protective equipment, families looking for information about stimulus checks to help pay bills, and many others.". billion. "In Visit www.ic3.gov

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

An alleged member of the ShinyHunters cybercrime gang has been extradited from Morocco to the United States. Sebastien Raoult, a French national who is suspected of being a member of ShinyHunters cybercrime gang known as “Seyzo Kaizen,” has been extradited from Morocco to the United States.

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