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Arnold Clark data breach leads to identity theft

CyberSecurity Insiders

A few days ago, the servers of car dealer ‘Arnold Clark’ were breached by hackers and the information of 1000sof motorists was stolen that can lead to identity thefts and online frauds. NOTE- Play Ransomware aka PlayCrypt is a kind of file encrypting malware that was first identified in June 2022.

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Inside the Massive Alleged AT&T Data Breach

Troy Hunt

Per the linked story, social security numbers and dates of birth exist on most rows of the data in encrypted format, but two supplemental files expose these in plain text. The above example simply didn't have plain text entries for the encrypted data.

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Why Child Identity Theft Grows During Tax Season

Identity IQ

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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What Are the Risks of a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

What Are the Risks of a Data Breach? IdentityIQ In a society dominated by digital interconnectedness, the risks associated with data breaches loom over individuals, businesses, and society at large. What Is a Data Breach? Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive transactions or data.

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Does Identity Theft Increase During the Holidays?

Identity IQ

Does Identity Theft Increase During the Holidays? IdentityIQ As the threat of identity theft grows each year, helping safeguard your identity during the holiday season becomes more of a necessity. But does identity theft increase during the holidays?

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2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches

Identity IQ

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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For Whom the Dell Tolls: Data Breach Affects 49 Million Customers

SecureWorld News

Dell, one of the world's largest technology companies, has just disclosed a major data breach that may have compromised the personal information of tens of millions of current and former customers. The breach went undetected for several months before finally being discovered in early 2023.