CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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Identity IQ

JULY 27, 2022

Temecula, California, July 27, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, has named Beth Cheeseman Kearney to the role of general counsel and chief compliance officer. “This is an exciting time to join IDIQ,” Beth Cheeseman Kearney said. The company features 100% U.S.-based

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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. This will instill trust in your brand.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

Only then it becomes apparent that the real advertiser is not CNN, but instead a company called Yojoy Network Technology Co., If you gave them personal information such as date of birth, Social Security Number, full address, name, and maiden name, you may want to look at some form of identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

16, 2021 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft and credit report monitoring, has named Damian Bushnell the company’s new chief product officer. For more than two decades, Bushnell has been a technology and product leader in the consumer credit and identity theft protection industry. IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Educate Yourself Stay informed about the latest AI voice cloning techniques and scams.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – IDIQ – a leading provider of identity theft protection, credit report monitoring and financial wellness – today announced its five-star alliance partnership with the nonprofit organization Entryway (formerly Shelters to Shutters). IDIQ supports more than 3 million members in protecting their identities and credit.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. Amidst this dynamic landscape, email stands as a primary battleground for cyber defense.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. In 1971, researcher Bob Thomas and his team at BBN Technologies created a virus that was later coined the “Creeper” worm.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And as the use of technology continues to increase across all aspects of shipping–from ship networks to offshore installations and shoreside control centres–so does the potential for cybersecurity breaches,' reported Heavylift PFI, quoting Tom Walters, partner at the Hollman Fenwick Willan law firm."

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Common Ways Scammers Target You Online As technology evolves, scammers are becoming savvier in their methods of obtaining your information. Tips to Help Avoid Online Fraud When it comes to online fraud, consumers are not the only ones at risk. That’s why it is important to have identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

16, 2021 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft and credit report monitoring, has named Damian Bushnell the company’s new chief product officer. For more than two decades, Bushnell has been a technology and product leader in the consumer credit and identity theft protection industry. IdentityIQ.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This includes possible exposure to graphic or mature content, cyberbullying, grooming, or unauthorized online purchases leading to identity theft or credit card fraud. Keeping your kids from getting addicted to technology. Using the internet for educational purposes.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Future of the Dark Web The future of the dark web is uncertain as it continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and law enforcement methods. Public awareness about the use and risks associated with the dark web can help individuals protect themselves and avoid its more dangerous aspects.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This can be done through educational programs at schools, colleges, and universities. Ransomware, identity theft, and other cybercrime is on the rise. The increasing value of sensitive data, Identity theft and fraud have put individuals at greater risk than ever before. We must reduce barriers to entry.

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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. The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. The Rising Risks The widespread shift to a work-from-home (WFH) economy left countless networks vulnerable to cyber attacks.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s columnist, Kimberly Sutherland of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, points out that as more people get vaccinated, young adults and seniors are most susceptible to identity theft scams related to vaccines and public displays of vaccination cards. Anthony Fauci kicks off the nation’s vaccination effort late last year.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” As Technology Evolves New Vulnerabilities Arise. Best Practices for Digital Risk Management.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Sensitive data also includes payment and financial information that could lead to identity theft and fraud if the data is lost or stolen and winds up in the wrong hands.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importantly, if the Internet were to achieve such a promise, then everyone, no matter their gender, race, income level, education, or age, could feel as safe and as private online as they deserve. But according to the latest research by Malwarebytes, this is far from the case.

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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). Voice and Speech Synthesis Scammers use AI-generated voice technology to create highly realistic voice messages. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you dislike the use of facial recognition technology in relation to essential services, you’re in luck. Last year, the IRS announced it would be using facial recognition selfies to confirm identity. One such proposition has been removed.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2021

Moreover, many of these incidents were significant: resulting in school closures, millions of dollars of stolen taxpayer dollars, and student data breaches directly linked to identity theft and credit fraud.". The chart below was also included on the first page: Analysis and trends of cyber incidents in K-12 schools.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. But beyond these cases, how advanced is the implementation of the technology that wants to end passwords once and for all? See the Top Identity & Access Management tools. See the Top Password Managers.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? Why is Your Digital Identity Important?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

Because of the rampant fraud of this nature, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert to the US Department of Labor (DOL) that it should “take immediate action and increase its efforts to ensure SWAs,” or State Workers Agencies, “implement effective controls to mitigate fraud in these high risk areas.”

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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. Safe Browsing is enabled by default for all users when they download Chrome.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

His hands-on education, practical experiences, and real-world knowledge from his life as a cybercriminal provide the Arkose Labs customer base even more information about fraudsters’ tactics and motivations.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2020

And yet, school districts, now more so than ever, must take proactive steps to mitigate the same privacy and data security risks as any other small- to medium-sized business (SMB.) Now that the ability to educate remotely has settled in, schools and school districts need to reassess and update their security policies.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

For over 30 years I have studied the technologies of security and privacy. I am also a special advisor to IBM Security and the Chief Technology Officer of IBM Resilient. The Equifax breach was a serious security breach that puts millions of Americans at risk. My name is Bruce Schneier, and I am a security technologist.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the EU, lawmakers are working on the Data Act , meant to further protect sensitive data, as well as a comprehensive AI legal strategy that might put a curb on a range of invasive machine-learning technologies and require greater accountability and transparency. Having your ID stored on a phone brings both convenience as well as risks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If we were discussing hacking attempts even a decade ago, the types of hacks we saw focused on credit card data, identity theft and corporate espionage. Workouts, driving habits and even your thermostat setting is at risk of being exposed in a breach. For example, are they encrypting their data?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

How do technology leaders view remote work and cybersecurity? The majority of CISOs and CIOs are clear: remote work brings a cybersecurity risk. According to a recent survey from PwC, 61% of CISOs and CIOs have seen cybersecurity risks increase during the shift to remote employees.

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