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DNA Kits given to children in Texas Schools trigger data privacy fears

CyberSecurity Insiders

Some criminals on the dark web are ready to pay heavily if they get their hands on sensitive information, such as contact details leading to identity theft. Good part is that the sample segregation through kits is voluntarily and so parents having second thoughts over data privacy can opt out of the program.

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ShinyHunters Hits Ticketmaster with Breach Impacting 560 Million Users

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However, if ShinyHunters' claims prove legitimate, it could rapidly escalate into one of the most severe data privacy disasters in history given the sheer number of individuals potentially impacted across the entertainment industry. "If RELATED: 3 Ways Ticketmaster Failed at Cybersecurity ]

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How Can I Protect My Personal Information After a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.

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Using social media as a tool to share knowledge on day-to-day Cybersecurity risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year.

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What Do You Need to Do When Your Employer Gets Hacked?

Identity IQ

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. If you are the victim of a data breach , it pays to act quickly. Use Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring.

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Covid Omicron variant leads to Phishing Cyber Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

a data advocacy group discovered the attack and alerted all online users that they should not believe the latest email campaign that claims to be backed by NHS. According to the data privacy group of UK, the phishing campaign is spreading in two email forms.

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Exploring Class-Action Lawsuits Arising from Privacy Violations

SecureWorld News

Data breaches and privacy violations: catalysts for collective legal action Whether it's a university, corporation, or healthcare provider, the mishandling or exposure of personal data can lead to devastating consequences for individuals. For more on the topic of data privacy, see SecureWorld's previous coverage here.