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Inside the Massive Alleged AT&T Data Breach

Troy Hunt

It is undoubtedly in the hands of thousands of internet randos. The linked article talks about the author verifying the data with various people he knows, as well as other well-known infosec identities verifying its accuracy. So, let's focus on what we can prove, starting with the accuracy of the data.

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World Password Day and the importance of password integrity

Webroot

That’s why maintaining password integrity helps protect our online lives and reduces the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or data loss. For consumers, dealing with identity theft can involve a world of headache. What is password integrity? Think of the foundation of a building.

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The Rise of an Overlooked Crime – Cyberstalking

Security Affairs

The internet has been a blessing since its inception. The very concept of globalization has come into existence just because of the internet. The internet brought with it plenty of benefits, but accompanying these benefits came some evils that were previously not known of. They do this by following you on the internet.

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The Rise of Data Sovereignty and a Privacy Era

SecureWorld News

Data detection and response: Monitor incremental and evolving data usage and storage location and enable InfoSec & Privacy teams to enact appropriate permission and access controls changes effectively and efficiently. Also, the GDPR recommends data anonymization to minimize the risk of PII breach and identity theft.

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Your New Stimulus Check Might Not Be Safe From Cybercriminals

Identity IQ

The fraudulent email messages using the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan as bait target the infosec and technology sectors while employing subject lines ranging from “Joe Biden Rescue Plan Act” to “IRS Rescue Plan Form” to “President’s Rescue Plan Act.”