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The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know

Webroot

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Here are just some of the ways hackers exploit your stolen information: Identity theft : Hackers use your personal info to impersonate you. In 2024, more than 1.3

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Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations. Businesses, particularly those in financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors, suffer from operational disruptions and financial penalties.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

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News alert: 360 Privacy secures $36M to deliver turnkey digital executive protection platform

The Last Watchdog

Jackson Digital breadcrumbs can be easily traced using basic internet and dark web monitoring tools, so real-time discovery, containment and damage prevention are the only effective solutions to protect against identity theft, reputation damage and physical safety risks, said Adam Jackson, founder and CEO of 360 Privacy.

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Google Docs used by infostealer ACRStealer as part of attack

Malwarebytes

With the capture of usernames and passwords from web browsers, attackers can access your accounts, including email, social media, and financial services. They may even gather enough personal data to be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web.

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Identity theft of 225,000 customers takes place at Latitude Financial Services

CyberSecurity Insiders

Australian firm Latitude Financial Services is hitting news headlines as a cyber attack on its servers has led to the data breach of 225,000 customers. Note 4- Australian Cyber Security Centre is working with relevant law enforcement forces to investigate the data theft in detail. The company which has over 2.8