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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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In a notice for its customers , Xfinity acknowledges it recently fell victim to a data security incident. Xfinity is Comcast’s brand for TV, internet, and home phone services, sometimes referred to as Comcast Cable Communications. During the data breach the attackers were able to access 35.8 Take your time.

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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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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. Though most email clients have methods to block spam and phishing attempts, they are not 100% effective.

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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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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Phishing Phishing is a very costly threat to individuals. A phishing email can often come disguised as a message from a legitimate business you might be using. An opened phishing email usually contains links to shady sites asking for your credit card information, bank account information or personal details.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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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. Stop phishing emails.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

For now, if you receive a notification letter we suggest keeping a close eye on your finances, watch out for targeted phishing, and call the PurFoods helpline if you are concerned. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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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. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. The notice will include information on steps individuals can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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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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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. A common example is phishing. Data Breaches. billion records exposed in data breaches leaving more than half of the U.S.

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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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Hot for Security

MARCH 19, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is out with its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing that Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains a lucrative affair for cyber crooks – 62 times more lucrative than ransomware.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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. Thieves may try to trick you into providing your information by impersonating a legitimate company in an email phishing scam.

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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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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.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. But other threats you can do something about.

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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 Consider that the average cost for a ransomware attack against a business is about $4,400, and your run of the mill phishing incident weighs in at a much less hefty $500.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

TGH says it is mailing letters to individuals whose information may have been compromised, and will provide complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to those whose Social Security numbers were accessed. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials. Delays in identifying, assessing, and notifying breaches make it more challenging to prevent harm.

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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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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks.

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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. There’s a chance the unsolicited offer in your inbox is a “ phishing ” scheme.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

of total internet traffic in 2022, marking a significant 5.1% These findings shed light on the escalating prevalence of bots and the shifting dynamics of internet users. Internet Traffic in 2022 2. Data breaches: Bots can be exploited to breach security systems and pilfer valuable data.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For starters, the Web site that Equifax set up to let consumers check if they were affected by the breach consistently gave conflicting answers, and was initially flagged by some Web browsers as a potential phishing site. ID theft protection services are most useful in helping people recover from such crimes.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Source: Cybernews The information exposed in this data leak could have been exploited for fraud, identity theft, phishing attempts, or as a source of data for meticulously targeted cyberattacks. IP addresses are used to ensure that internet communications are sent and received by the intended device.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Navigating the internet in 2022 is more dangerous than ever for Australian netizens. Almost 75% of data breach originators have gone completely scot-free and remain anonymous. These attacks can lead to identity theft, banking theft, ransom-based threats, and even blackmail, depending on what information is compromised.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Where does your personal data end up?” ” , we mentioned that a cybercriminal could attack their victim by using targeted phishing e-mails to obtain access to the victim’s data. The first and simplest step that can be taken by cybercriminals is to gather data from publicly accessible sources.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s a heartwarming tale of multiple mass data compromises, which affected yours truly. We’ll also discuss how major data breaches occur, and what you can do to protect yourself in the Age of the Large Data Breach. How Website Security Breaches Occur. This week we have a personal story for our readers.

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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. Company’s response. Cybernews reached out to myrocket.co, and the company fixed the issue.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Identity Theft. Data Breach. Physical Manipulation, Damage, Theft and Loss. During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". Web-based Attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov) gov) has released their 2021 Internet Crime Report. Personal Data Breach. Identity Theft. Corporate Data Breach. Phishing/Vishing/Smishing/Pharming. 600,249,821. 517,021,289. 194,473,055. Real Estate/Rental. 350,328,166. 213,196,082.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

How Virtual Card Numbers Make Online Shopping Safer IdentityIQ The risk of identity theft is on the rise, and it’s becoming a serious concern. In fact, over the past decade, the number of people who have fallen victim to fraud and identity theft has nearly tripled.

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