Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2021

Bill Demirkapi , an independent security researcher who’s currently a sophomore at the Rochester Institute of Technology , said he discovered the data exposure while shopping around for student loan vendors online. Geico said the data was used by thieves involved in fraudulently applying for unemployment insurance benefits.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

The insurance industry is experiencing a significant transformation fuelled by the ubiquity of digital technologies. As these solutions gain traction in this sector, they add complexity to a regulatory landscape that insurance firms need to navigate, especially when it comes to Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM).

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Adam Levin

MAY 19, 2021

An undergraduate student at Rochester Institute of Technology named Bill Demirkapi discovered the most recent security failure. Many companies now offer insurance policies that can help you recoup lost money, and even help you through the reporting and recovery process.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. Stay on top of the latest scams (especially with the rise of AI) Criminals are adopting new AI-powered scam tactics as the technology becomes more accessible. Discover Webroot.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., As technology has rapidly exceeded all historical imaginings, opportunities for fraudsters to exploit their victims abound.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 , 2023 – IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

New role further develops company’s strategic growth across identity and credit solutions. 14, 2022 – IDIQ , an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit monitoring, has named Surya Pochareddy to the role of executive vice president, head of M&A and strategy. IdentityIQ. Temecula, California, Sept.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

Healthcare technology company HealthEC disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of 4.5 Healthcare technology company HealthEC (HEC) disclosed a data breach that impacted 4.5 HealthEC is a healthcare technology company that provides solutions for care coordination, population health management, and value-based care.

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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. The FTC has also reported 2.2

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our most popular topics were primarily concerned with identifying and preventing different types of identity theft and scams. Our team of IdentityIQ experts continuously monitors identity theft trends to ensure we’re providing the most up-to-date resources and education on identity theft and criminal scams.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Using the latest VPN technology, WireGuard® protocol, you can enjoy better online privacy at a quicker speed than traditional VPNs. Mobile Security Whether you’re on iOS or Android, our Mobile Security app just got an upgrade.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2024

Our information technology systems (“IT System”) were restored the next business day, and prescriptions were shipped on time without delay.” ” Compromised data includes full name, date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), email address, physical address, phone number, eligibility data, and insurance identification number.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 23, 2022

All students and staff affected by the ransomware attack will be provided a year-long credit monitoring and identity theft protection service says a statement issued by Chicago Public Schools. About 495,398 students and 57,158 employee records belonging to the 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 school years were leaked in the attack.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2024

IMS specializes in providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT) services specifically tailored for the insurance and financial services industries. Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS) revealed that the 2023 data breach following the LockBit ransomware attack impacted 6 million individuals.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. Identity Theft & Credit Report Monitoring.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Identity Theft. Physical Manipulation, Damage, Theft and Loss. Unfortunately, if potential ransomware targets are known to be insured, the attackers assume that they will most probably be paid. First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Consider alternate payment methods.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Hermann recently spoke with Fox News about the growing threat of AI voice cloning scams.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. Learn more about Rapid7.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 13, 2024

Further, SSNs are a rather American construct with Canada having SINs (Social Insurance Number) and the UK having, well, NI (National Insurance) numbers are probably the closestequivalent. Because that doesn't reconcile with reports about "nearly 3 billion people" with social security numbers exposed. suffered #databreach.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The good news is that an innovative technology promises to transform identity validation is capturing the attention of government and other sectors. Self-sovereign identity ( SSI ) leverages distributed ledgers to verify identity and PII – quickly, conveniently, and securely. SSI also puts residents in control.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The hackers were employed in a coordinated campaign of identity theft and hacking on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated foreign terrorist organization. The campaign aimed at stealing critical information related to United States aerospace and satellite technology and resources.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2023

The financial technology company is offering two years of Equifax identity monitoring services to the impacted customers, that include fraud alerts and up to $1 million of identity theft insurance coverage for a specific list of out-of-pocket expenses resulting from identity theft. ” said Gal.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This information included names, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, medical history, lab results, and insurance history. Many worry about the potential misuse of their sensitive information, including identity theft and medical fraud.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2022

“We have also begun implementation of additional minimum-security requirements for devices that are not managed by Broward Health Information Technology that access our network, which will become effective in January 2022.” ” continues the letter. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This is essential to consider as humans enter the most technologically advanced age in history while balancing many national and global turning points. studied places like Russia, China and Brazil because it was concerned these technologies were reaching parts of the world with high unemployment rates and IT skills.

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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. Clearly, there was a failure somewhere, either human error or faulty technology or both.

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Identity IQ

JULY 26, 2024

IdentityIQ has been best rated for identity theft protection by Money.com and credit monitoring by Forbes. Our proactive approach to identity protection sets us apart in the industry, especially our superior change-of-address monitoring, fast real-time alerts, and access to 12 credit reports per year. Want to skip ahead?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2023

The Clop ransomware group has stolen stole personal and health information of 489,830 individuals as a result of a ransomware attack on the technology firm Intellihartx. TITx also provided impacted individuals with guidance on how to prevent identity theft and fraud.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

These are convincing AI-generated videos and audio created using a powerful technology called deep learning. Deep learning technology analyzes tons of existing images or audio of a target and then uses that knowledge to create new, artificial content. Deepfakes Deepfakes are the core of all new AI scams to look out for in 2024.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

As Dirk Schrader, global vice president at New Net Technologies, the researcher behind these PACS reports, has stressed, many health systems often bring PACS servers online without ensuring they’re not directly connected to the internet or accessible without authentication.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. This information could potentially be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or to illegally obtain medical services and prescription drugs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

Identity theft and data breaches are ever-present cybersecurity concerns, with Check Point research showing that cyberattacks are on a 50% increase per week. From business-wide encryption to cloud- hosted VoIP phone systems , businesses are implementing advanced technologies to achieve protection at every entry point.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). The act also covers various forms of cybercrime, including malware distribution and data theft.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

With the W2 variety, a citizen of the c-suite requests all the W2s from human resources or accounting–thereby collecting a rich file of personally identifiable information that can be used to commit tax-related fraud as well as all stripe of identity theft. So Isn’t BEC Just Another Form of Phishing?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

This incident is a reminder that no organization is immune to cyberattacks," said David Derigiotis, Chief Insurance Officer at Embroker. Universities are increasingly reliant on technology, and they need to take steps to protect their systems." Hackers can use this data to commit identity theft, fraud, or other crimes.

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