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Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams

Identity IQ

Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams IdentityIQ Throughout the past year, IDIQ®, a leading financial intelligence company, tracked the trends in identity theft and related scams through reports from its IdentityIQ brand. Spear Phishing Spear phishing scams skyrocketed by a troubling 150% in 2023.

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Identity theft is number one threat for consumers, says report

Malwarebytes

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. What to do in the event of a data breach Check the vendor’s advice. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft

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How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft IdentityIQ Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. Clearing up issues related to identity theft and fraudulent tax returns can be messy and significantly delay any tax refund you may be owed.

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FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week

Identity IQ

FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness and educating consumers about the growing risk of identity theft. So what is identity theft and, how can you protect yourself?

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Vans warns customers of data breach

Malwarebytes

Vans says there’s no evidence suggesting any actual impact on any individual consumer whose personal data were part of the affected data set, but it does warn about phishing and fraud attempts which could lead to identity theft. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Check the vendor’s advice.

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How To Recover from Fraud and Identity Theft

Identity IQ

How To Recover from Fraud and Identity Theft IdentityIQ When you find yourself caught in the web of fraud and identity theft, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. There are dedicated support systems and valuable resources in place to help victims recover from identity theft. All available proof of theft.

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State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people

Malwarebytes

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. Watch out for phishing emails, too.