Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Iranian national Alireza Shafie Nasab (39) for multi-year hacking campaign targeting U.S. Our National Security Cyber Section remains focused on disputing these cross-border hacking schemes and holding those responsible to account.” government and defense entities. Targeted entities include the U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 12, 2017

Think of an identity theft victim and a few stereotypes probably come to mind, but a new study from CBT Nuggets reveals that the majority of victims are anything but stereotypical.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Twitch, the American online streaming platform, was reportedly hacked by an anonymous hacker last month who now claims to leak over 100GB data online to disrupt the future business plans of the victimized company further. The post Twitch hacked, and 100GB data stolen appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Two young men from the eastern United States have been hit with identity theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing bitcoin and social media accounts by tricking employees at wireless phone companies into giving away credentials needed to remotely access and modify customer account information. Prosecutors say Jordan K.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. Once they get remote access, fraudsters hack confidential details of older adults and scam them. Identity-theft. Ever present threats.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Emerging Threats and Trends The landscape of email threats continues to evolve, with VIPRE’s report shedding light on several alarming trends: Deepfake and AI Exploitation: Attackers increasingly leverage deepfake technology and AI to craft more convincing phishing emails, significantly raising the stakes for email security.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Justice Department today unsealed indictments against four Chinese officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) accused of perpetrating the 2017 hack against consumer credit bureau Equifax that led to the theft of personal data on nearly 150 million Americans. Compounding the confusion, on Sept.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The exposed information could enable malicious actors to carry out identity theft, phishing attacks, unauthorized access to users’ accounts, and other nefarious actions. “In

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

How Can Hackers Hack through Your Bluetooth? . These messages can be simple spam or phishing messages attempting to trick the target into providing personal data or downloading malware on their device. The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. In this article, we look at some of the most common Fortnite scams, how to help avoid them, and who to turn to for family identity theft protection. What is a Fortnite Scam?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“This seemingly harmless and amusing AI-powered application can be maliciously used to create fake profiles that can lead to identity theft, social engineering, phishing attacks and other malicious activities,” Teodoro said. There has already been a report of such a case.”

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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.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

District Court in Seattle to three years in prison and more than $5 million in restitution for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Raoult and two other co-conspirators were charged with having hacked into protected computers of corporate entities and for the theft of stolen proprietary information.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Threat actors have launched a phishing campaign targeting more than 125 TikTok ‘Influencer’ accounts in an attempt to hijack them. Researchers from Abnormal Security uncovered a phishing scam aimed at hijacking at least 125 TikTok ‘Influencer’ accounts. SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing ). ” concludes the report.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. At the beginning of that year, we still observed phishing attacks that used the themes of infection and prevention as the bait.

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A boss scam is a phishing (email) or smishing (text messages) scam used by hackers. Information gathered through such scams can then be used for illegal activities and identity theft. You can report identity theft at www.IdentityTheft.gov. How to Avoid and Report Boss Scams. IdentityIQ.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The team discovered that the now-closed database contained details such as: Names Emails Phone numbers Scanned copies of receipts, checks, contracts, and IDs The team believes that malicious actors could employ this type of data for identity theft, phishing attacks, or even commit financial fraud.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

. “We reached out directly to the user who is posting the data up for sale on the hacking forum. Data available for sale exposes 700+ million people at risk of cybercriminal activities, including identity theft, phishing and social engineering attacks, and account hijacking. SecurityAffairs – hacking, LinkedIn).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. Plenty of people worldwide try to hack into networks and retrieve sensitive information to commit further crimes, like identity theft or fraud.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A cybercriminal was allegedly able to steal a partial database after hacking the systems of a Meta contractor. Depending on the buyer of the leaked data, both the email addresses and the phone numbers could be used in phishing attacks. The combination of email addresses and phone numbers could also be used in SIM swapping attacks.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Phishing Phishing is a very costly threat to individuals. A phishing email can often come disguised as a message from a legitimate business you might be using. An opened phishing email usually contains links to shady sites asking for your credit card information, bank account information or personal details.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

The dataset is extremely dangerous as threat actors could leverage the aggregated data for a wide range of attacks, including identity theft, sophisticated phishing schemes, targeted cyberattacks, and unauthorized access to personal and sensitive accounts,” the researchers said. The leak’s scale is of yet unseen proportions.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Risk of plate cloning While the leaked parking permits are no longer valid, malicious actors could use the exposed data for identity theft and to craft spear phishing attacks. Cybernews reached out to MTC for an official comment but has yet to hear back from them. Another potential danger involves car plate cloning.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

Phishing is today’s most dangerous cyberattack. Google noted a more than 600% spike in phishing attacks in 2020 compared to 2019 with a total of 2,145,013 phishing sites registered as of January 17, 2021, up from 1,690,000 on Jan 19, 2020. Phishing doesn’t discriminate. So did the 2020 Twitter hack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2020

The company confirmed that the an investigation into the hack is still ongoing. Experts warn that attackers can use the PII in the data dump to carry out phishing campaigns, online and offline scams, and even identity theft. SecurityAffairs – hacking, LiveAuctioneers ). ” conclude the experts. The post 3.4

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While children may not be as susceptible to digital fraud as adults, threat actors could exploit the leaked personal data for identity theft, fraud, and targeted phishing campaigns against the parents of these children. In the worst-case scenario, the leak might increase the risk of child abuse.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Once they have gained access to your email address, they can steal your identity and hurt not only your identity but your credit. What are the signs your email account has got hacked? After hacking your email accounts, they can use the account to impersonate you and contact your family members or friends.

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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).” Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. But despite your diligence, there’s a form of identity theft that’s becoming increasingly prevalent and is notoriously difficult to detect — synthetic identity theft.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The bad actors attributed to Chinese-speaking cybercriminals are leveraging a package tracking text scam sent via iMessage to collect personal (PII) and payment information from the victims with the goal of identity theft and credit card fraud. Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Here are tips to help prevent these types of phishing attacks and stay safe. A fraudster looking to hack any of your accounts can do so with these details. Sign up for an identity theft protection plan with an identity theft monitoring service , which helps protect and secure your personal information.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Potentially affected Individuals are recommended to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities such as identity theft and scam attempts. In 2020, the City disclosed a significant email breach , that resulted from a successful phishing attack on an employee. Department of Health and Human Service.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2019

US authorities have sentenced to prison three Romanian men who hacked US servers and used them in a fraud scheme that totaled more than $21 million. The crooks also carried out a phishing campaign that reached thousands of victims and tricked them into providing social security numbers and bank account information. . Attorney Byung J.

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