Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the accused was a key member of a criminal hacking group blamed for a string of cyber intrusions at major U.S.

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

Assuming this information is from the previous hack (2021), hopefully, AT&T has already implemented remediation." The immediate concern is the potential exploitation of this exposed data, which could lead to various malicious activities such as identity theft, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access to user accounts," Cutler warned.

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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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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In a data breach notification , the company didn’t say what type of cyberattack caused the compromise of customer data, calling it a rather non-descriptive “External system breach (hacking).” Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Enable two-factor authentication.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, disclosed an email hack of its employee email system, which may have exposed the personal information of thousands of patients. You can also get compensated for losses related to identity theft through identity theft insurance coverage. Use Strong Passwords.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

Your personal data can end up on the dark web through various means, but the most common are data breaches and targeted hacking. Once the cybercriminals have the stolen data, they can sell it on the dark web to other criminals who can use it for identity theft , credit card fraud, or other illegal activities.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams. Using a strong and unique password for each web service, a password manager could help you. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Clubhouse). Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Citing security reasons, the US Cyber Command has joined hands with the NSA to curb fake news spread and to block any hacking efforts during and before the upcoming midterm elections scheduled at the end of November this year. The other news that is trending is related to the midterm elections that are on the way shortly.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

IdentityIQ The traditional method of safeguarding our accounts with passwords is facing growing challenges. As technology evolves, so do the methods employed by hackers, making passwords both inconvenient and increasingly susceptible to breaches. Passkey vs. Password – What’s the Difference? What is a Passkey?

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Students can also make easy targets because they are often inexperienced with cyber-education and fall prey more easily to common hacking techniques. Improve Your Password Security. Do not use the same password for different services. A password manager also can help you keep track of unique, hard-to-crack passwords.

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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

APRIL 8, 2021

Brute-forcing the passwords of LinkedIn profiles and email addresses. With such information in hand, they can stage much more convincing phishing and social engineering attacks or even commit identity theft against the people whose information has been exposed on the hacker forum. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data scraping).

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

This includes passwords, usernames, document scans, health records, bank account and credit card details, as well as other essential data, all easily searchable and conveniently stored in one place. Can’t come up with a strong password? Most organizations use databases to store sensitive information. What were we looking at?

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. What is Account Takeover?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 18, 2021

Hackers can use different techniques and methods to steal your passwords. Credential stuffing is a type of security breach in which hackers use stolen lists containing usernames and passwords and try to gain unauthorized access. Cybercriminals regularly hack such websites and can steal user credentials in the form of lists.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

A man from New York has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of computer intrusion causing damage. The maximum term and fine for one count of aggravated identity theft is 2 years and $250,000. The first thing to keep in mind is that every password you use should be unique.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

By securing your accounts, including making your profiles private and sharing your posts with only a limited audience such as your friends and family, you can limit the potential for identity theft and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to information that puts you and your loved ones at risk.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

By securing your accounts, including making your profiles private and sharing your posts with only a limited audience such as your friends and family, you can limit the potential for identity theft and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to information that puts you and your loved ones at risk.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. Engaging with hacked/compromised websites. Using Weak Passwords. Some of the biggest web security issues are the result of weak passwords. Fraudulent charges. Sale of credit card numbers.

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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. Change your passwords approximately every 30 days.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Fortunately, the files stored in the exposed Snewpit bucket don’t contain any deeply sensitive information like personal document scans, passwords, or social security numbers. Immediately change your email password and consider using a password manager. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Snewpit). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 4, 2021

When normal computer users fall into the nasty habit of recycling passwords, the result is most often some type of financial loss. Our passwords can say a lot about us, and much of what they have to say is unflattering. Interestingly, one of the more common connections involves re-using or recycling passwords across multiple accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. A determined threat actor can always find ways to circumvent security.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. PII coupled with an ID card, passport, or driver’s license copy can lead to identity theft. SecurityAffairs – hacking, large businesses).

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

I later received an email from the seller, who said his Amazon account had been hacked and abused by scammers to create fake sales. You might even take a minute to explain the perils of re-using passwords across multiple sites, and see if they’re interested in using a password manager.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2018

Many people, particularly older folks, proudly declare they avoid using the Web to manage various accounts tied to their personal and financial data — including everything from utilities and mobile phones to retirement benefits and online banking services. that helps identity theft victims recover from fraud incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. Apple has also promised that passwords will be a thing of the past, and passkeys will become available for iOS 16. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

A report last week by the New York Attorney General’s Office put a spotlight on the ongoing threat of credential stuffing, a common technique used by cybercriminals that continues to spread and is helping to fuel the push for security practices that don’t involve usernames and passwords. Password Reuse.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

Dashlane Password Manager provides companies with everything they need to onboard new employees, manage permissions and monitor security issues all from one place. It also includes advanced features such as SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) and the company's security architecture has never been hacked. Visit website.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This strategy now provides a more complete sphere of governance across applications and files by putting identity at the center of security and IT operations. SSI postulates protection of privacy via a secure and trustworthy identity management framework, and enacts a digital passport to authenticate one's identity using own credentials.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2020

Acquiring someone’s social security number or employer identification number is one of the first steps toward committing identity theft. SecurityAffairs – hacking,IndieFlix ). Disclosure. We discovered the unsecured bucket on July 15 and immediately notified IndieFlix about the leak. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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