The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

The rise of social media has added to the many user-friendly digital tools scammers, sextortionists, and hackers can leverage in order to manipulate their victims. The rise of digital exploitation has been a direct result of technological advancement and the widespread use of the internet in our daily lives.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tips to Help Avoid Internet Fraud IdentityIQ Today, where the internet plays a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to be vigilant and proactive in helping protect yourself from internet fraud. Continue reading to learn how help to protect yourself from the dangers of internet fraud.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

7 Tips to Follow for Safer Internet Day IdentityIQ The 20 th annual Safer Internet Day is taking place on Feb. Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Why is Safer Internet Day Important?

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Hot for Security

MAY 20, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been providing the public with reliable cybercrime reporting systems for 20 years. In that time, the IC3 has developed into a go-to platform for victims of fraud, online scams, identity theft, and other cyber-related crimes that have inflicted losses of over $10 billion.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023: Empowering Kids and Families for a Safer Internet divya Tue, 02/07/2023 - 06:44 Save the date for Safer Internet Day 2023 , which will take place on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, the 20th edition of the campaign! Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By learning how to use online platforms safely from the tips below, you will be able to minimize the risks of identity theft and money fraud. Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. It is best that you install LifeLock to receive alerts if there is a potential threat to your identity.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Internet scams are everywhere, inflicting billions of dollars in reported losses from victims each year. Even though internet-related scams vary in sophistication, they all boil down to stealing your money and personally identifiable information. Ask yourself: why does this person or entity need this information?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

It pays to guard against tax identity theft. Here’s how to help protect your identity during tax season. Scammers impersonate the IRS through texts, emails, and even social media messages. Or, in some cases, ask for personal information to commit identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MAY 4, 2022

Are College Students Targeted by Identity Thieves? When it comes to identity theft , young adults are a primary target. Here is how college students can get help get protected from identity theft. What Should College Students Do to Help Avoid Identity Theft? IdentityIQ. FTC (Federal Trade Commission).

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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. Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

Just decades ago, the internet was something that could only be accessed from large, immobile personal computers. 36% of respondents have been the victim of data loss, identity theft or digital fraud. •41% Media contact: Utimaco , Alma Fisher, alma.fisher@utimaco.com # # # Today it is everywhere.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

7 Ways to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online IdentityIQ The internet is bustling with activities kids want to explore. The internet can be a mixed bag for youngsters, offering both benefits and pitfalls. On top of that, when privacy gets compromised, it paves the way for identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “version history” of the internet was split by what we could do online—simple browsing across Web 1.0’s These are some of the findings from Malwarebytes’ new research survey, “Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it.”

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

“This is, without hesitation, the scariest thing I have ever seen,” said Hermann, the founder and CEO of IdentityIQ , a top-rated financial and identity theft protection company. Regularly review your privacy settings on social media platforms and avoid oversharing personal details that could potentially be used against you.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

6 Ways Parental Controls Help Protect Your Child IdentityIQ In today’s modern world of social media, online gaming with games like Fortnite and Roblox, and online shopping, the internet is easily one of the most valuable assets a child can have. Using the internet for educational purposes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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Identity IQ

JUNE 15, 2022

How to Help Protect Your Identity Offline. The media often covers data breaches and cyberattacks that expose the personal data of large groups of people, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and other forms of fraud. But your personal data isn’t just vulnerable on the internet; it can be offline too.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number? When it comes to helping prevent identity theft , there’s a lot of personal information you should safeguard, so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. How to Protect Your Phone Number and Identity . The post Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2022 Internet Crime Report , which reveals the trends and impacts of cybercrime in the United States. The report is based on 800,944 complaints of suspected internet crime reported to the FBI last year, with losses exceeding $10.3

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As internet is becoming a part of everyday lives, some criminals are using it to satiate their vengeance needs and to gain monetary benefits. Apart from the above stated cyber law breaches, they are also other sections under which an internet user involved in a cyber crime can be punished.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued two separate statements on this note and asked the residents of Texas, Florida and New Mexico to be extra vigilant as the residents of the said regions were termed to be most vulnerable to such forms of online crimes. And the trend becomes severe during valentines season.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Without a SIM card, you won’t be able to receive calls, send text messages, or access the internet. Once your number is ported to a new SIM card, the thief will try to access your accounts – including bank accounts, social media accounts, shopping websites, and more – by resetting your password at the point of login.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Sadly, there are many ways scammers and hackers can source their victims’ email addresses, including buying them from data providers or the dark web , email harvesting, social engineering, fake websites or social media. If you suspect the email is suspicious, contact them via social media or phone and confirm if they sent the message to you.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They can sell your information on the black market, use it to commit identity theft, or even access your online accounts and steal your money. Stealing Your Personal Information: Fake QR codes can be used to redirect you to phishing websites that mimic legitimate ones, such as your bank’s website or social media accounts.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The internet, brimming with information and opportunity, can also be dangerous. Attackers often research their targets using publicly available information, social media profiles, company websites, and other online sources. That’s where spear phishing comes in – a particularly cunning form of online deception.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In June 2021, the Nigerian government officially placed an indefinite ban on Twitter , restricting it from operating in Nigeria after the social media platform deleted tweets by the Nigerian president. But after his name appeared in the news media, he received thousands of inquiries from people interested in his idea.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2020

A federal fraud investigator who spoke with KrebsOnSecurity on condition of anonymity said many states simply don’t have enough controls in place to detect patterns that might help better screen out fraudulent unemployment applications, such as looking for multiple applications involving the same Internet addresses and/or bank accounts.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Xfinity is Comcast’s brand for TV, internet, and home phone services, sometimes referred to as Comcast Cable Communications. The company is notifying customers through a variety of channels, including through the Xfinity website , email, and news media. During the data breach the attackers were able to access 35.8

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet most people can’t access. 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. How Do You Know if Your Information Is On the Dark Web?

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Whether or not you’ve heard the term “doxxing” before, you’re probably familiar with the problem it names: collecting personal information about someone online to track down and reveal their real-life identity. The motivations for doxxing are many, and mostly malicious: for some doxxers, the goal in tracking someone is identity theft.

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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. “If governments fail to prioritize this source of threat, violence originating from the Internet will affect regular people.” 9, 2024, U.S.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Along with legitimate “Now Hiring” signs dotting retail stores and restaurants across the United States, job ads are popping up in social media feeds, the internet and inboxes promising some extraordinarily well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details upfront.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

“During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 17,000 complaints regarding the non-delivery of goods, resulting in losses over $53 million,” reads a public service announcement published by the FBI. Untrusted websites and ads promoting unrealistic discounts and bargains.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft. Privacy In the last year, the UK’s Online Safety Act attempted to challenge the status quo for social media and messaging companies.

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Identity IQ

MAY 16, 2023

Scammers often obtain victims’ phone numbers from online sales listings or social media platforms and initiate contact, pretending to be an interested buyer or seller. Armed with this knowledge, they can engage in various forms of identity theft , such as fraudulently opening accounts in the victim’s name.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Titled “ Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it ,” the report reveals that too many people spy on their spouses , too few use unique passwords , and too many who are worried about identity theft don’t actually do anything about it (and to those people, we say: We’ve got you covered ).

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Hot for Security

APRIL 12, 2021

They connect with friends, play, and post on social media from the internet-enabled devices in your household.

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