Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a direct correlation with the rise of online activity, data breaches and identity theft. As many Americans’ personally identifiable information goes digital, it’s becoming increasingly vulnerable to hacks and theft by cybercriminals who profit from access to online accounts.

Cybercrime

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The past year was packed with major events that affected the nation’s economy, from the earnings of the largest companies down to the wallets of individual consumers. Our readers have been primarily concerned with avoiding malicious scams, from fake shopping websites to account takeovers. Gift Card Scams and How to Avoid Them.

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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. About three-quarters of American consumers have encountered some form of holiday-related scam.

Scams

Identity IQ

JUNE 24, 2021

They may have plans to pocket your money, steal your identity or install ransomware on your computer. You can avoid phishing scams by ignoring inbound requests, like emails or phone calls, even if you believe it is coming from a legitimate organization. Follow These Best Practices to Avoid Scams appeared first on IdentityIQ.

Scams

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This is a tremendous blow to consumers who trusted their information would be safe, and represents a potentially life-changing situation for anyone affected since there is enough information to make virtually any identity theft scam possible. Follow the three Ms: 1. Minimize your exposure.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fortnite Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ Since the summer of 2017, Fortnite Battle Royale has been one of the most popular games in the world. Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. What is a Fortnite Scam? What is a Poison PDF?

Scams

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In this period netizens hope to take advantage of online bargains and are more active online, for this reason they are more exposed to the risk of scams. Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data. Use safe passwords or pass phrases.

Scams

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. Even events like the World Cup are being used by cyber criminals to target unsuspecting victims through things like fake streaming sites designed to steal private information.

Risk

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mellen: This deal seems to be betting on the importance of offering a consolidated consumer security portfolio that incorporates identity theft protection, antivirus, and other security tools like VPNs.

Antivirus

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It seems every day we hear of another breach, another scam, another attack on anything from a small business to a critical aspect of our nation’s infrastructure. From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations.

Cyber Risk

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We launched an investigation, with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists, to determine the nature and scope of the event. Potentially affected Individuals are recommended to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities such as identity theft and scam attempts. The investigation is ongoing.”

Data breaches

Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone.

Identity Theft

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. population vulnerable to identity theft. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe. The list goes on and on. This is a big one.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2023

However, you should worry more about identity theft since all the sensitive information stored on your phone is now in jeopardy. Gather personal information and commit identity theft. Scam those close to you through phishing. It’s also essential to have identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How Does a Phone Cloning Scam Work? We receive text messages from banks, places where you make payments such as your car insurance or other businesses to verify your identity. You may not have realized that now someone who has had eyes on your profile has identifiable information they can use for identity theft.

Identity Theft

Security Through Education

MAY 21, 2024

Whether you’re planning a vacation, gearing up for outdoor activities, or simply enjoying some downtime, it’s crucial to remain vigilant against the wide array of scams that tend to surge during this time of the year. The sense of urgency created by limited time offers can lure unsuspecting victims into being scammed.

Scams

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Canadians are facing a surge in scams as fraudsters exploit confusion around the Canada Post strike to target individuals with phishing, smishing, and deepfake scams. These scams have ranged from fake package delivery notifications to highly convincing deepfake phone calls designed to steal personal and financial information.

Scams

SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As shoppers seek the best deals in the run-up to major sales events like Black Friday, cybercriminals and fraudsters gear up to exploit this demand, attempting to steal personal data, funds, and spread malware through deceptive shopping lures. Shopping fraud and phishing Phishing and scams are among the top threats for online shoppers.

Banking

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

5 Tips to Help Avoid Charity Scams This Giving Tuesday IdentityIQ Giving Tuesday is a day to extend a helping hand, support charitable causes, and share kindness with those in need. However, despite the noble intention of Giving Tuesday, there is an alarming concern that continues to grow – the presence of Giving Tuesday scams.

Scams

Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. 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.

Scams

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Identity Theft: The high amount of PIIs (personally identifiable information) and private details exposed in the breach could allow a bad actor to easily pose as someone else and steal their identity. In the event of a data breach, governments should inform potentially-vulnerable citizens as soon as possible.

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

Tom O'Malley , Advisor to The Identity Theft Resource Center and Founder of Frozen Pii LLC, has advice for keeping personally identifiable information (PII) secure, or at least managing PII if an organization you do business with is hacked and your identity is now at risk.

Data breaches

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access.

Banking

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Security information and event management (SIEM). Ransomware. Crimeware and spyware.

Backups

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

What’s more, Hodson observed, the email addresses and phone numbers in the leak can easily be leveraged for email or phone scams, spam campaigns, and identity theft. ” Based on the events of the past few months, it appears those defenses are insufficient.

Hacking

Security Through Education

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From natural disasters to global pandemics and geopolitical conflicts, we have all witnessed events that shake us to our core. The personal information collected could then be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft. The world is no stranger to tragedy.

Scams

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With database access, thieves can use the data to commit fraud, blackmail, extortion, identity theft and to turn a quick profit by selling it to other criminals on the dark web. This kind of training is most effective when it’s ongoing, not just a one-time event. Operating system security.

Cybersecurity

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Protect Against Fraud and Identity Theft With the holiday season, it’s easy to let your guard down, making you a prime target for identity theft. Monitoring your credit offers a crucial layer of proactive protection to help against identity theft during the holidays.

Identity Theft

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Digital Shadows reports that out of its total client base, businesses operating in the financial services, food and beverage, technology, health care, and insurance verticals were responsible for nearly half of all total risk events observed. “We

Phishing

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

You may like to read more about How Deepfakes Are Fueling Social Media Scams What You’ll Learn in This Article What is bot What is Social botnet Working of botnet Types of Social Bot net Attacks Impact of Social Bot net Bot A bot is a software program designed to perform automated tasks on the internet.

Media

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. With the right training, however, your employees can learn to recognize these scam emails before opening them. •

Cybersecurity

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Russ Schrader of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and Angel Grant of RSA * join us to discuss the history of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how the event is changing to meet growing demand. . These days, cyber security is personal, Grant said: from corporate losses and fines to personal identity theft.

Cyber Risk

Zero Day

JULY 16, 2025

Physical theft. In that event, a criminal who finds the documents could scan them and place them for sale on the dark web. Above all, they contain the personal information criminals can use to commit fraud and identity theft. Watch out for phishing scams. How much resale value is built into stolen travel documents? 

Computers and Electronics

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Since the report was released, “A security breach in India has left a billion people at risk of identity theft,” 2 Under Armour was breached affecting 150 million user accounts, Orbitz discovered a data breach potentially affecting 880,000 customers 3 , and “the U.S. Security event logging to identify breaches in progress.

Risk

Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In March 2014, hackers used login information leaked by eBay employees to access sensitive user data of 145 million customers , putting these users at risk of identity theft, password theft and phishing risks. The breach was not fully disclosed until September 2016.

Data breaches

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Importance of Family Identity Theft Protection IdentityIQ In today’s interconnected world, your family’s digital footprint grows every time you click, post, or shop online. million American children were victims of identity fraud last year? million American children were victims of identity fraud last year?

Identity Theft

Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2021

We’ve written at length about account compromise and identity theft , and how criminals will often hijack accounts belonging to dead people. Digging into identity theft. Depending on the region, identity theft of the dead can take many forms. ” Preventing identity theft.

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