Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

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. It pays to protect your identity now. Do Your Taxes ASAP.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. What Is a Phishing Scam? How Does Phishing Work? What Are the Types of Phishing Attacks?

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference? Among these threats, spam and phishing are two commonly misunderstood but distinct challenges. In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam?

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Researchers at Perception Point recently documented a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting hotels and travel agencies. To add a touch of legitimacy and to evade detection, they even provide the hotel representative with a password to unlock these so-called “important files.” Never click on unsolicited links.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Safer Internet Day promotes the idea that everyone, from young people to educators to policymakers and business leaders, can play a role in creating a safer internet.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Some of the most popular scams include phishing, social media, dating apps, and charity solicitations. Phishing Phishing is the fraudulent method of sending emails or other messages to entice individuals into revealing personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and Social Security numbers.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Tomorrow, April 11 is Identity Management Day. This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. The dangers of improper management of digital identities are at an all-time high.

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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. Use Strong Secure Passwords . Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. Instead of a password, use a passphrase made up of 5 unconnected words.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2024

Do I Get a New Identity Protection PIN Every Year? IdentityIQ When you are a victim of a resolved case of tax-related identity theft, the IRS will issue you an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to help protect you from future fraud. It’s important to keep your IP PIN safe to prevent tax-related identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Send Phishing Emails. If a hacker has your email address, he has half of your confidential information – all that’s remaining is your password. And they can gain that by sending you a phishing email saying that your account has been accessed from a new device or compromised. Using Robust Passwords.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

Once a scammer gets a hold of your personal information, they can steal your identity, steal your money and wreak havoc with your credit. The three most common types of identity theft that can happen from leaked personal information include credit card fraud, SSN identity theft and tax identity theft.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities. It operates in over 100 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language; encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational co-operation with the United Kingdom.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google Chromebook devices could rightly be called a game-changer for education. According to Google, 40 million students and educators were using Chromebook computers for learning as of last year. In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Providing courses on phishing, password security, identity theft, and social engineering will prepare employees with correct cyber behaviors. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

Creating a strong password – School and college system admins should make sure that they are giving safe login credentials to kids, as hackers are always on a prowl of weak passwords and sensitive data. Remember that such information share could lead to identity theft, where hackers can use the sensitive details that are shared online.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A common example is phishing. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. population vulnerable to identity theft.

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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. You’re cautious about sharing personal information, you regularly change your passwords, and you keep an eye on your credit report. What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. These threats can result in the theft of sensitive customer data (PII), financial fraud, and reputational damage. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Phishing Scams One of the oldest tricks in the digital scamming book, phishing, remains a potent threat. Phishing isn’t confined to just websites. Step 2: Educate When it comes to online gaming, never forget that information is a powerful shield in defending yourself. The promised prize, unsurprisingly, remains a mirage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year. Learn how to educate your social media following on everyday cybersecurity risks. It’s for good reason that this is top-of-mind.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s digitally driven world, impersonation scams have become a growing concern, leaving countless individuals and organizations vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. How to Spot Them: Phishing emails could contain spelling and grammatical errors. Here are some common types: 1.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Attackers may mimic the identity of a person or an institution to gain the trust of their targets and exploit them. Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. In a phishing attack, hackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick employees into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial details.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware. Crimeware and spyware.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sending passwords with each request to the API is not an efficient and secure method. OAuth ('Open Authorization') is an open standard for access delegation, commonly used as a means to grant API access without using the password each time. To understand it intuitively, suppose that you have the color red as your password.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Additionally, the political season gave rise to phishing campaigns, a phenomenon that is likely to continue through the end of the year. The incidence of ransomware attacks has continued to climb, over 700% by some estimates in 2020 in comparison to 2019, with phishing emails being the primary vector.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social Engineering is when hackers impersonate trusted associates or acquaintances to manipulate people into giving up their passwords, banking information, date of birth or anything else that could be used for identity theft. Webroot testing shows that phishing simulations can improve users’ abilities to spot attacks.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Common Data Threats in the Workplace Many of the most common data threats involve an employee being careless or making a simple mistake: Phishing and smishing. Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

My wife and I both received notices informing us our “name, Social Security number, address, date and place of birth, residency, educational, and employment history, personal foreign travel history, information about immediate family as well as business and personal acquaintances” may have been included in the breach.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. The Hacker had discovered Zuckerberg’s password in a 2012 LinkedIn data breach and he had used the same password across several accounts.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

“Mobile phishing increases more than 300% as 2020 chaos continues.” Bad actors can then use this information for future medical insurance or identity theft schemes. To install malware, which gives them access to your computer and sensitive information like usernames and passwords. Social Security number.

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Google Security

MARCH 1, 2023

Enforce built-in protections against Phishing, Ransomware & Malware Chrome uses Google’s Safe Browsing technology to help protect billions of devices every day by showing warnings to users when they attempt to navigate to dangerous sites or download dangerous files. Reuse corporate passwords on non-approved sites.

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