Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft? Biometrics has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against identity theft. This article delves into the various biometric authentication methods, explaining how they work and how biometrics can help prevent identity theft. How Can I Avoid Identity Theft?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 3, 2025

The anatomy of the breach The exposed database was neither encrypted nor password-protected, making it easily accessible to anyone who stumbled upon it. Account takeovers (ATOs) : With access to login details, attackers can hijack accounts, leading to identity theft or financial fraud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

Due to this specific way of processing, quantum computers can also break many of the current encryption algorithms used to protect data. Most likely his data is protected using current encryption algorithms and keys. It is safe, encrypted, and should take forever to decrypt.” This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. Phishing is now done through text messages (smishing), social media (social engineering), and even voice phone calls (vishing).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. population vulnerable to identity theft. VPNs are encrypted connections that link your device to a remote server. A common example is phishing.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

They can then conduct elaborate phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to the victims’ accounts on other digital services such as entertainment and shopping platforms or even online banking. The publicly available Amazon S3 bucket contained 67 files.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud. Businesses must ensure that they are using robust encryption methods to store passwords and encourage end-users to adopt strong, unique passwords for their accounts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2023

The leaked information includes: Passports VISAs National IDs Driving licenses Birth certificates Vetting reports Right-to-work checks Job contracts Proof of address Bank statements According to the team, attackers could easily use the exposed information for identity theft.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

Deepfakes create hyper-realistic fake videos or voices that fool people, and identity theft helps attackers pretend to be someone else to steal data. AI-powered social engineering makes scams more convincing, while stolen passwords enable criminals to log into corporate networks and move laterally unnoticed.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

Studies show that 51% of Americans report theyve been victims of a data breach, and 64% say theyve changed their online behavior for fear of escalating online threats like ransomware and identity theft. Defend against social engineering scams Its important to stay aware of the latest online threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Such information steal often leads to identity thefts or phishing attacks and so if the data falls into the wrong hands, then all those who applied to the ‘France Visas’ website in the past few weeks might fall prey to social engineering attacks. However, there is no official conformation yet.

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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2024

Similarly, the exposure of proprietary studio technology discussions could lead to intellectual property theft, compromising Disney's innovative edge. Unauthorized access to personal data can lead to identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities, impacting individuals who entrusted Disney with their information.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Reduce identity theft from phishing and other social engineering schemes. MFA allows you to: Protect against the compromise made possible by weak passwords. With MFA, a password alone is insufficient to grant access, so credential stuffing and brute force attacks are rendered useless.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. That’s because if your computer were to become infected and the backup drive was connected, the infection could potentially infect, delete, or encrypt your backup, rendering it useless.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Meow” took fourth place in Q3 2024, shifting its tactics from data encryption to selling stolen data on cybercriminal forums and its own data-leak site. Together, they use native English speakers to execute sophisticated social engineering operations, contributing significantly to their newfound dominance. compared to Q3 2023.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Organizations creating and deploying AI chatbots must prioritize data protection throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring secure storage, implementing access controls, utilizing strong encryption, and conducting regular security evaluations." For now, OmniGPT users remain in the dark, waiting for official confirmation and guidance.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Phishing to obtain sensitive user information, which is then used to launch other social engineering attacks or identity theft. API authentication and authorization rely on machine identities and API keys that can be vulnerable to theft and misuse. State of API security: malicious attack traffic grew 117%.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This puts organizations at risk as personal devices may not use the same levels of security, e.g., encryption and firewalls compared to a company device. Providing courses on phishing, password security, identity theft, and social engineering will prepare employees with correct cyber behaviors.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. New encryption and anonymity tools may arise to counter the advancement of law enforcement and government monitoring tools. What are some of the risks of the dark web?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . Article by Beau Peters.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. Risks of a Data Breach Data breaches pose numerous risks , including identity theft, financial loss, repetitional damage, legal and regulatory issues, and data manipulation.

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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. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Supples spoke to SC Media in an interview alongside EBCS Director David Maimon, who said his research team would study the modus operandi of cybercriminals operating on the dark net and other encrypted channels, as well as the different types of fraud exist across various platforms – and how they evolve. “[We

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1970-1995 — Kevin Mitnick — Beginning in 1970, Kevin Mitnick penetrates some of the most highly-guarded networks in the world, including Nokia and Motorola, using elaborate social engineering schemes, tricking insiders into handing over codes and passwords, and using the codes to access internal computer systems.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the dark web has many legitimate uses, such as providing a platform for political dissidents and whistleblowers to share information safely, it is also a breeding ground for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, hacking, and identity theft. As a result, it poses a significant threat to consumers and businesses alike.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Making matters worse, the cameras employ facial recognition technology, which leads to questions as to whether an attacker could actually identify individuals caught on camera and then pursue them as targets for social engineering schemes or something even more nefarious. When surveillance leads to spying.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

As Schrader explained, a malicious actor could take the data corresponding to patient, provider and radiology service provider to infer the location of the individual, which can easily be paired with data from other public sources and social media. All signs point to overall security failings.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Brands and individuals often exploit these bots to boost their online presence, giving the illusion of popularity and influence, while others may use them for more malicious activities like spreading disinformation or executing large-scale social engineering attacks.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The ransomware itself doesn’t handle data exfiltration but relies on these tools to steal data before encryption. RansomHub uses the Elliptic Curve Encryption algorithm Curve 25519 to lock files with a unique public/private key pair for each compromised individual.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 3, 2022

In that case, they can potentially find other information about you that may be useful in identity theft or other crimes. Hackers can get access to computers connected to the same network as yours either through social engineering or physical access, such as stealing cables. By Hacking into Your Network.

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