Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2023

Fintech platform Hatch Bank disclosed a data breach, hackers exploited a recently discovered zero-day in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT secure file-sharing platform. Hatch Bank is also providing impacted customers with guidance on how to better protect against fraudulent activities, such as identity theft and fraud.

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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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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. For T-Mobile, this is the sixth major breach since 2018.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By learning how to use online platforms safely from the tips below, you will be able to minimize the risks of identity theft and money fraud. Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. If your password is exposed in a data breach, you must change it immediately.

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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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data Breach).

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A data breach at Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a US debt collection agency, has led to the loss of data of some Comcast Cable Communications and Truist Bank customers. As part of the ongoing investigation, FBCS recently informed additional customers that the breach had impacted them and their clients.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2019

Mastercard disclosed a data breach that impacted customer data from the company’s Priceless Specials loyalty program. The American multinational financial services corporation noti f ied the data breach to the German and Belgian Data Protection Authorities. SecurityAffairs – MasterCard, hacking).

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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. This past year, in particular, internet services have experienced anywhere from a 40% to 100% rise in usage as part of COVID-19 lockdowns. million in losses.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2021

BankInfoSecurity reported that it had communicated with one person involved in the T-Mobile attack, who said the attackers got into the T-Mobile systems when the giant carrier left a gateway GPRS support node (GSSN) – which is a router between the company’s network and the internet – misconfigured, which exposed it to the internet.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. The Creeper Virus (1971).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

The voice recording information could be accessed by anyone with a link and an Internet connection, leaving millions vulnerable. Identity Theft: Leaked personally identifiable information (PIIs) can be used to access accounts on other websites, leading to further information leaks and outright identity theft.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 3,205 data compromises in 2023. A data compromise can consist of any of the following: Data breach : Unauthorized access to your confidential information (i.e. That’s a 20% increase over the previous year. Looking for more information and solutions?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. What Are Data Breaches?

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Identity Theft: The high amount of PIIs (personally identifiable information) and private details exposed in the breach could allow a bad actor to easily pose as someone else and steal their identity. Ransom: Attackers could download files from the bucket storage then wipe it and ransom the data back to the cities.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Justice Department today unsealed indictments against four Chinese officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) accused of perpetrating the 2017 hack against consumer credit bureau Equifax that led to the theft of personal data on nearly 150 million Americans.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Almost a million files with minors’ data, including home addresses and photos were left open to anyone on the internet, posing a threat to children. Leaking private data on the internet, in this case, poses a grave risk, as most of the leaked files expose minors.

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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 is based on 800,944 complaints of suspected internet crime reported to the FBI last year, with losses exceeding $10.3

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. In this article, we look at some of the most common Fortnite scams, how to help avoid them, and who to turn to for family identity theft protection. What is a Fortnite Scam? What is a Poison PDF?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You can take a few steps to help prevent data or identity theft in situations like this. Personal information settings can also be adjusted to help avoid identity theft. Consider Identity Theft Protection If you need more protection after opening a spam email, consider signing up for identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet most people can’t access. If you’re not familiar with the dark web, you might be wondering what it is, how information gets there, and what happens if your data is involved. How Does My Data End Up on the Dark Web?

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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. Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the accused was a key member of a criminal hacking group blamed for a string of cyber intrusions at major U.S.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

While MGM was still trying to evict the intruders from its systems, an individual who claimed to have firsthand knowledge of the hack contacted multiple media outlets to offer interviews about how it all went down. ’s West Midlands Police as part of a joint investigation with the FBI into the MGM hack. ” Image: USDOJ.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Titled “ Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it ,” the report reveals that too many people spy on their spouses , too few use unique passwords , and too many who are worried about identity theft don’t actually do anything about it (and to those people, we say: We’ve got you covered ).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

SIM swap is a hacking technique. Without a SIM card, you won’t be able to receive calls, send text messages, or access the internet. Your data could be stolen in a data breach and sold on the dark web. Consider Identity theft protection. What is SIM Swapping? What is a SIM Card?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Researchers from cybersecurity firm vpnMentor discovered that the e-commerce app 21 Buttons was exposing private data for 100s of influencers across Europe. There are different platforms that have carved out a niche for themselves on the internet. At the time it is impossible to determine if anyone had access to the exposed data.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this case, the public.env files revealed: MySQL database credentials and location for the local database MySQL database credentials and location for the remote, internet-connected database SMTP configuration, including credentials and secret tokens, for the noreply@data.flyflair.com and groups@jet.flyflair.com emails.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

HSBC Bank USA notified customers of a data breach that has happened between Oct 4 and Oct 14, unknown attackers were able to access their online accounts. In response to the security breach, the United States subsidiary of HSBC blocked access to online accounts to prevent abuses. Security Affairs – HSBC bank, data breach).

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

What To Know About Privacy Data. The internet makes our lives more convenient but also brings about new threats that we need to be on the lookout for. Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Identity theft also affects around 1.4

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. In one recent data breach, 2.9 billion people had their social security numbers and other personal information hacked , and all that stolen data ended up for sale on the dark web.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Introduction Public Wi-Fi networks have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering convenient internet access in cafes, airports, hotels, and other public spaces. However, it’s crucial to understand both the risks and benefits of using public Wi-Fi networks in order to safeguard personal and corporate data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the Elasticsearch instance, researchers stumbled upon 16 indices named “hacked[_id]” that are likely Indicators of Compromise (IoC). IoCs are pieces of evidence or data that suggest a security incident or breach has occurred. For example, it could be a sign of unauthorized access to the logs. User security log.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Identity theft takes on a whole new meaning when a bad actor gets ahold of your PHI. What makes such attacks so perilous is their clandestine nature; Rogue Devices can inject malware, cause data breaches, and more, all while operating covertly. SecurityAffairs – hacking, supply chain attack). A Silent Sickness.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Ah, the Internet: a treasure trove of memes, cat videos, and—let’s be honest—some stuff you’d rather keep under wraps. Here’s a shocking stat: according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report , 81% of hacking-related breaches leverage either stolen or weak passwords. What Exactly is 2FA?

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2019 annual Internet Crime Report included 467,361 complaints about suspected internet crime with losses of $3.5 Of those cases, 23,775 of them were business email compromises (BEC). So Isn’t BEC Just Another Form of Phishing? BEC has a home In the pantheon of ishings.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2023

Researchers warn that such data leaks are hazardous as they might help threat actors craft targeted phishing campaigns, assist in forgery and identity theft, and trick companies into making payments. Treasure trove of data. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Myrocket). Company’s response. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come. It confessed to another data leak in January 2017.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you have to connect to the internet using a public network, do so with a virtual private network. VPNs encrypt data , making it much harder to intercept when transmitted through a shared or suspect internet connection. Identity thieves go through garbage in the hopes of obtaining payment or personal information.

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