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Hackers take over 1.1 million accounts by trying reused passwords

Malwarebytes

Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. When it comes to which steps to take if you suspect there might be identity theft at play, we recommend you read this post we wrote after the Equifax breach some years ago.

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Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

Identity IQ

Criminals can use this information to commit identity theft or fraud. Use a Firewall A firewall can help protect your computer from attacks by blocking incoming connections that are not authorized. Many routers come with a basic firewall built in, but you can also install software firewalls on your computers.

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Today’s CISO Insights – How to Tackle the Quantum Threat

CyberSecurity Insiders

This data can be used for identity theft, fraudulent transactions, or other malicious purposes. Personal information: Login credentials, social security numbers, medical records, or other personally identifiable information (PII) that can be used for identity theft or other malicious purposes.

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Feds file new charges against Amazon employee that leveraged server access to hack Capital One

SC Magazine

News of the superseding indictment was first published in The Record , which reported that Thompson used the knowledge she gained as an Amazon employee along with scripts to scan for Amazon Web Service servers where web application firewalls had been misconfigured.

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Forget the Gym – Start 2023 Right by Getting Your Digital Life in Shape

Webroot

But the protection doesn’t stop there; additional benefits include: Device protection: Real-time anti-phishing, malware, and ransomware protection against emerging threats Lightning-fast threat scans without interruption Proactive alerts with firewall and network connection monitoring Cleans devices and improves performance.

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5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

Enable the firewall and use antivirus software regularly. Protect Your Personal Information Consider using IdentityIQ identity theft protection services. This service helps keep your information safe and helps minimize identity theft risk. Instead, use a VPN and stick to HTTPS websites.

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Is Cisco’s Acquisition of Splunk a Shade of Brilliance or Madness?

Security Boulevard

In cybersecurity, Cisco invested early in IPS, Firewall, VPN, and endpoint security; they produced exceptional results. AI-enabled security protection layers are needed to handle the expected growth of AI-enabled email phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, and identity theft. Now, in 2023, the Splunk thing is a whole different issue.