Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 The type of stolen data varies from person to person, likely because the data breach affected multiple agencies in the State. The breach also impacted several other departments. million people.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. But despite your diligence, there’s a form of identity theft that’s becoming increasingly prevalent and is notoriously difficult to detect — synthetic identity theft.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

The American education technology firm Chegg discloses a security breach, it already sent notifications to its employees. The US education technology company Chegg discloses a security breach that took place in early April, the firm already sent notifications to its employees. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2024

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) tracked 1,041,312,601 data breach victims in Q2 2024, an increase of 1,170% over Q2 2023 (81,958,874 victims). The ITRC is a national non-profit organization set up with the goal of minimizing the risk and mitigating the impact of identity compromise.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries. Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Why Child Identity Theft Grows During Tax Season IdentityIQ In the intricate web of financial transactions, tax season unveils a concerning trend — the alarming growth of child identity theft. Taking precautions and investing in protective measures can help mitigate the risk of potential identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 12, 2021

Identity theft has been around for a long time, and it continues to evolve and adapt with the times. When it comes to identity theft , you need to avoid believing misinformation and spreading it to others. Here are four identity theft myths to stop believing. Myth #3: Identity theft only affects adults.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Child Identity Theft: Types, Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies IdentityIQ Child identity theft is a significant problem in the US. A recent report by Javelin Strategy & Research, sponsored by AARP , found that 915,000 children, or 1 in 80, were victims of identity theft in the past year.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

American retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories AutoZone discloses a data breach after a MOVEit attack. AutoZone disclosed a data breach resulting from the hack of their MOVEit Transfer installation. AutoZone is an American retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories. percent and 26.0

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The State of Maine disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 The Government organization disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 The State of Maine has set up a call center to help people determine if their data was involved, citizens can call (877) 618-3659 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 9 PM ET). “The

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Community Clinic of Maui experienced a data breach impacting over 120,000 people following a LockBit ransomware attack. LockBit breached the Community Healthcare Clinic of Maui as they are still rebuilding from the devastating fire last year. ” reads the notice of breach published by Malama.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

If you’re still under the impression that hacking is restricted to hoodie-wearing individuals in darkened rooms, then you might be vastly underestimating the scale the data breach problem. . Last year alone more than 300 million consumers were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

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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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Breaches cripple businesses, harming their reputations as well as their finances.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Data Breach: WizCase team uncovered a massive data leak containing private information about Turkish Citizens through a misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket. How Did the Data Breach Happen? Identity theft. How and Why We Discovered the Breach. What’s Going On?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A data breach has reportedly occurred at the Missouri Education Department, exposing 100,000 social security numbers of teachers, admins and counselors. And security experts fear such data leak can lead to phishing attacks and identity thefts in near future. wonder what his mindset?

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

T-Mobile disclosed the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers since February. T-Mobile suffered the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers starting in late February 2023.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 19, 2021

With all that transpired over the last few months, and even with the SolarWinds cyberattack making headlines , it might be easy to forget that data breaches and hacks continue to expose the personal information of millions. This leaves victims of the data breaches vulnerable to identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MAY 17, 2023

This report explores key findings based on contacts from nearly 15,000 reports to the ITRC of identity compromises, misuse, and abuse from individuals across the country. An increase in identity thieves using driver’s license information to get fraudulent auto loans, open new bank accounts and cell phone accounts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Brands, the company that owns the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands, disclosed a data breach after the January ransomware attack. Brands pointed out that they have no evidence of identity theft or fraud involving exposed data. ” reads the data breach notification letter. Brands) The post Yum!

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

T-Mobile’s massive data breach has affected 54 million customers. This most recent T-Mobile data breach is the company’s fourth data breach in the last three years. Unfortunately, data breaches are a frequent occurrence. Hackers regularly trade or sell people’s personal data.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

It shows that despite years of trying to educate users about the dangers of using weak, lazy passwords, and re-using them across different sites and services, we have hardly made any progress. From there, the path to identity theft is short. But our opponents have.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Also: Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more Individually, any one of those pieces of data can be exploited by the wrong people. Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 17, 2021

With so many data breaches exposing the information of millions of Americans every year , dark web monitoring is a helpful tool that can alert you when your information is put at risk, so you can take the necessary steps to protect your identity. Types of Identity Theft that Can Happen on the Dark Web.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Digital exploitation refers to the abuse and manipulation of technology and the internet for illegal and unethical purposes, including identity theft, sextortion, cyberbullying, online scams, and data breaches.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Is Identity Theft Protection Tax Deductible? IdentityIQ Identity theft protection, a crucial defense against the growing threat of cybercrime , has become increasingly recognized as a valuable investment in safeguarding personal information. What Is Identity Theft Protection?

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important. Learning how such threats function offers a fighting chance against them.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 15, 2021

Volkswagen Group of America has revealed a data breach impacting more than 3.3 million customers after a vendor exposed unsecured data online. Once hackers obtain this personal data, they can use your credentials to access your financial and other accounts online in what is called credential stuffing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It's crucial to recognize that data breaches have enormous impacts on individuals, businesses, and society. Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations. The Human Element: Educating and Empowering Employees But really, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is about the human element of security.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

16, 2021 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft and credit report monitoring, has named Damian Bushnell the company’s new chief product officer. For more than two decades, Bushnell has been a technology and product leader in the consumer credit and identity theft protection industry. IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a direct correlation with the rise of online activity, data breaches and identity theft. So far, the Federal Trade Commission has received 326,971 total reports of identity theft and fraud that specifically mention COVID-19, stimulus and N95 mask-related terms.

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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2021

Temecula, California, July 13, 2021 – IDIQ , an industry leader in credit report and identity theft monitoring, has hired marketing expert Robert Rausch as its new chief marketing officer. “It’s an honor to join the IDIQ team,” Rausch said. The company features 100% U.S.-based based customer service and support.

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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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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

From the realms of finance and e-commerce to the frontiers of telemedicine and online education, the profound impact of this technological shift is reshaping the way we interact and conduct transactions, marking a transformative era in our digital landscape.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Many scams occur, but most have a common goal: filing a fraudulent tax return in your name and getting your hard-earned money Your Social Security number (SSN) can be lifted via data breaches, phishing scams, or even a stolen Social Security card. It pays to guard against tax identity theft.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 26, 2022

Temecula, California, April 26, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit monitoring, announced today the opening of its new office in Tampa, Florida, to serve as a strategic hub for call center operations. IDIQ Continues Growth Trajectory with New Office in Tampa, Florida. IdentityIQ. based workforce—.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 7, 2021

When an identity thief has purchased your personal information from a data breach, they can use it for all manner of malicious purposes. Unfortunately, the victim of this identity theft often has no idea he or she was targeted until filing the authentic tax return. Monitor Your Personal Data.

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