Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2023

Before You Begin Filing: Protect Yourself from Tax-Related Identity Theft and Scams As digital technologies evolve, we often turn to tax software and other platforms to make our lives easier when filing our taxes. Protecting yourself against identity theft and tax scams is crucial.

Identity Theft

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

million Australians who used the MediSecure prescription delivery service during the approximate period of March 2019 to November 2023 are impacted by this Incident based on individuals’ healthcare identifiers. The company warns that the stolen data can be used to carry out scams, phishing attacks, and identity theft against Australians.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

Phishing

SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2022

Over the last few years, particularly since the start of the pandemic, malicious threat actors have increasingly targeted the healthcare sector. Kaiser did add that it does not believe there was any evidence of identity theft or misuse of PHI as a result of this incident.

Data breaches

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

million Australians who used the MediSecure prescription delivery service during the approximate period of March 2019 to November 2023 are impacted by this Incident based on individuals’ healthcare identifiers. The company warns that the stolen data can be used to carry out scams, phishing attacks, and identity theft against Australians.

Data breaches

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Both data privacy and data security play a critical role in helping prevent identity theft, and adopting strong practices in both areas is essential for keeping your personal information safe. IdentityIQ is committed to helping members stay secure.

Data privacy

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year. Healthcare While creating content aimed at public services is different than B2B audiences, cybersecurity information is especially relevant.

Media

SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. The recent United Healthcare breach , where hackers claim to have stolen vast amounts of sensitive information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical records, illustrates this risk.

Media

SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s columnist, Kimberly Sutherland of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, points out that as more people get vaccinated, young adults and seniors are most susceptible to identity theft scams related to vaccines and public displays of vaccination cards. Anthony Fauci kicks off the nation’s vaccination effort late last year.

Identity Theft

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

These new attacks affect everything from private citizens and businesses to government systems; healthcare organizations; public services; and food, water, and fuel supply chains. Crimeware is a type of malware that cyber criminals use to commit identity theft or gain financial information to execute transactions. Ransomware.

Backups

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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. It's crucial to recognize that data breaches have enormous impacts on individuals, businesses, and society.

DDOS

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

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Healthcare sees 580% jump in ransomware attacks. The pandemic is providing the perfect cover for cybercrime, as can be seen in the alarming statistic from First Orion that criminals were able to get 270% more personal information in 2020 than in 2019 via vishing or phone scams. COVID-19 Scams. Tech Support Scams.

Scams

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. In another COVID-themed scheme, the con artists introduced themselves as the Direct Relief charity, which helps to improve the quality of life and healthcare in poorer regions.

Phishing

Malwarebytes

JULY 18, 2022

Four days after the bill entered the House of Representatives and the Senate, US President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services, an order aimed at safeguarding healthcare services and protecting patient privacy and access to accurate information, among others.

Identity Theft

Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In addition to a skewed Electoral College, an undercount could decrease federal funding for crucial programs, potentially harming Medicaid, food stamps, public education as well as the quality and availability of healthcare. Scams and zero-day exploits target unforeseen vulnerabilities that arise from even the best laid plans.

Cybersecurity