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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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2024

Notably, the vast scale of this biometric and PII data breach places most of El Salvador’s population at significant risk for identity theft and fraud.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

The private data of hundreds of millions of Brazilian individuals were publicly accessible to threat actors, putting individuals at risk. Image by Cybernews While the data is no longer publicly available, in the hands of a malicious actor, the exposed data could have been misused for identity theft, fraud, and targeted cybercrimes.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

In a blog post on Wednesday , Google’s Michelle Chang wrote that the company’s expanded policy now allows for the removal of additional information that may pose a risk for identity theft, such as confidential log-in credentials, email addresses and phone numbers when it appears in Search results.

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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. “Brickings” are among the “violence-as-a-service” offerings broadly available on many cybercrime channels. 9, 2024, U.S.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Businesses that had never even considered letting their teams work from home were suddenly thrust into a sink or swim environment where they simply had to make it work or risk stalling their operations. The post How to manage the security risk of remote working appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2022

Cybersecurity poses a risk to all businesses. Dataprot reports that 59 percent of Americans have experienced cybercrime in the past. An estimate stated that $6 trillion worth of damage was caused by cybercrime in 2022, making it vital for businesses to securely destroy data. It isn’t simply a matter of data security.

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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. SCAN NOW We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identit y Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Since the risks customers will face will be in the future in the form of phishing, odds are the impact is minimal.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 3, 2023

The company proactively reset customers' PINs and offered two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft detection services provided by myTrueIdentity from Transunion. Which is probably the same wording they've used in the last five incidents, but they keep getting breached! Curious about past T-Mobile incidents?

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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. “In

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. This can be achieved through the use of cyber risk management approaches. This article explores the need for security and provides an overview of cyber risk assessment. Organizations have long encountered various types of risk.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

There’s never been a better time than right now to review the processes you have in place to avoid the latest cybersecurity risks lurking in the corners of our everyday digital lives. And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. What Personal Data is at Risk? Use a Password Manager.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Robert Herjavec.

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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. This personal data can be sold on the dark web, resulting in victims experiencing identity theft and possible financial losses. . Cybercrime is immensely profitable, netting criminals $1.5

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Security fatigue is a major risk for businesses. Overworked admins, who may be managing many thousands of identities and privileges, are often forced to give blanket permissions, which can lead to over-privileged or unauthorized access – an enormous risk in any organization. What is security fatigue? You can't afford not to.

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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. From online users’ point of view, this can push them into deep trouble, as security risks will follow, leading them to a financial crisis.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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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. A freeze is free and available to anyone, whether or not you are a victim of identity theft. IdentityIQ.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Food delivery services also played an important role during lockdown, so any disruption here would also be potentially very disruptive for those most at risk. This could put those people at an increased risk of social engineering or identity theft. A strange combination, then, but not a very pleasant one.

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

The dump was released on February 28, it was published through the Russian-speaking cybercrime forum XSS. The decision to release free samples aims at attracting new customers and gain notoriety in the cybercrime ecosystem. million payment card data dating from 2019 to 2022 on a cybercrime forum. An archive containing 2.1

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Enterprises in the finance, banking, and telecommunications sectors are the most susceptible to online fraud, but it can happen to any company,” said Vaidotas Sedys , Head of Risk Management at Oxylabs. ML algorithms scan thousands of transactions, identifying hidden correlations or patterns, an impossible task for human risk analysts.

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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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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The team discovered that the now-closed database contained details such as: Names Emails Phone numbers Scanned copies of receipts, checks, contracts, and IDs The team believes that malicious actors could employ this type of data for identity theft, phishing attacks, or even commit financial fraud.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

The access to the official META Law Enforcement Portal. Grants access to the Subpoena submission portal that may be used to extrapolate personal information about any Facebook or Instagram user. Court orders/search warrants, M.L.A.T.s, and seizure warrants (which may permit account takeover but have not yet been tested) are a few possible papers.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the eyes of many, the war on cybercrime is being lost. Ransomware, identity theft, and other cybercrime is on the rise. We do not have enough people with the right skills to tackle the persistent and growing level of cybercrime. Cybercrime can leave devastating consequences. This is not always the case.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

These are the latest findings in our “Demographics of Cybercrime” report , presented in partnership with Digitunity, a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to eliminating the technology gap, and Cybercrime Support Network, whose non-profit mission is to serve individuals and small businesses impacted by cybercrime throughout the country.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the dark web is also associated with illegal activities including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and illegal pornography, hacking and cybercrime, terrorism, and the sale of stolen data or personal information. If your personal information is found on the dark web using a dark web scan , your identity is already at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Every nation analyzed the trends of cybercrime as apprehensions rose. If law enforcement does not attempt to match cybercrime’s rapid rise in popularity, criminals will continue to get away with their actions. Take the medical and science sectors during the pandemic, for example — this event made them relevant targets for cybercrime.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Your search results are the next frontier for online scammers and fraud, including identity theft, warns Angel Grant of RSA's Fraud & Risk Intelligence group.* . The post The Next Fraud Domain: Search Results appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Aviram Azari (52) was sentenced to 80 months in prison for computer intrusion, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection with his involvement in a massive spear-phishing campaign targeting companies and individuals in the U.S. and around worldwide. The man was arrested in September 2019 while traveling to the U.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. Businesses and consumers have to assess cybersecurity risks to protect their assets and private information. Lessons learned.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They send the same email to many people, knowing that at least a few will become identity theft targets. Phishers create these links to get targets to download ransomware which can lead to spear phishing emails and other cybercrimes. If you need help with account monitoring, consider signing up for identity theft protection.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

What is Data Security Posture Management ( DSPM ) and how can mitigate the risks of data leaks such as the ‘Mother of all Breaches.’ They identify sensitive information across different security postures, discover duplicate copies, and scrutinize privileges, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

A recent report from Emsisoft sheds light on the impact of these attacks, highlighting that ransomware incidents are not just a financial burden but pose a tangible risk to human lives. The time to act is now, as the longer ransomware remains unchecked, the more lives are at risk.

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