Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then there’s phishing , in which scammers trick you into disclosing personal information. There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site. Prefer to use password-protected networks.

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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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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The gang claims that they encrypted almost the entire PharMerica infrastructure, and has published parts of the stolen data to their leak site. The notice will include information on steps individuals can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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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. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. But other threats you can do something about.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, last year over 69 million players of Neopets, an online virtual pet game, had their customer data exposed — including usernames, emails, passwords, and personally identifiable information (PII) such as birth date, gender, zip code, and country of residence.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

“Fortunately, TGH’s monitoring systems and experienced technology professionals effectively prevented encryption, which would have significantly interrupted the hospital’s ability to provide care for patients.” Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Stop malicious encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

GHS confirmed the incident took place on June 28th,2022 and concluded that an unauthorized access took place on its servers leaking patient data to hackers and locking down the systems with encryption- meaning it was a ransomware attack. And the affected companies are mostly from IT and software development sector.

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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

MAY 15, 2021

So it helps to understand how they do it so you can prevent account takeover and other forms of identity theft. In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the biggest password security risks you face and some things you can do to better protect your digital identity. Password Spraying. Tips for Creating Better Passwords.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. Security tips.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Phishing and stolen identities – Phishing, the go-to method of attack for cybercriminals, is also a frequent tactic within the gaming community. They are commonly used to obscure one’s location, IP address, history, activity, and digital devices, making the VPN a very strong defence against identity theft threats.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To increase efforts to secure user data, Snewpit will be reviewing “all server logs and access control settings” to confirm that no unauthorized access took place and to ensure that “user data is secure and encrypted.”. We will be reviewing all access control settings and ensuring our user data is secure and encrypted.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Here are some examples of how potential attackers can use the data found in the unsecured Amazon S3 bucket against the owners of the exposed email addresses: Spamming 350 million email IDs Carrying out phishing attacks Brute-forcing the passwords of the email accounts. Watch out for potential spam messages and phishing emails.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They would come for all kinds of data since data like credit card numbers equal directly to money, government or corporate secrets can be sold, and they can encrypt all kinds of critical data for ransom. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The [link] part of the address merely signifies that the data being transmitted back and forth between your browser and the site is encrypted and can’t be read by third parties. Be on guard against phishing and malware schemes that take advantage of shopper distraction and frenzy during the holidays. CHCEK THE SHIPPING.

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. Password Managers. Types of Internet Security Tools. Antivirus Software. Back to top.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager. See the Top Password Managers. Awaiting the future.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. Better compliance management. CyberProof.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender Premium Security encrypts all incoming and outgoing traffic on your devices with its VPN solution to protect against cyber threats across operating systems (OSs) and provides comprehensive online anonymity. Key Differentiators. You can download a 30-day free trial or purchase the software for $69.99 Key Differentiators.

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