Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

Verifying invitations from friends through a different channel, such as texting them directly or contacting them on another social media platform. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. IOCs Download sites: dualcorps[.]fr fr leyamor[.]com

Scams

Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2025

Social media platforms use complex algorithms to decide which content will keep users engaged. ” Advice for parents For parents whose children spend a lot of time on social media platforms like TikTok, here are some useful guidelines: Establish rules and limits for social media use. Make use of built-in parental controls.

Identity Theft

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication. Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft.

Identity Theft

Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2025

Reddit is a social media platform and online forum where users can share and discuss content across a wide range of topics. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

Identity Theft

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Elsewhere, 60% had received election-related ads through emails, 58% through physical mailers, 55% through text messages, 40% through social media, and 29% through phone calls. of survey participants said they “have not received any election related ads” this year. Those ads may be falling on deaf ears, though.

Scams

Malwarebytes

JULY 17, 2025

Your conversations could be tied to your social media account which might contain a lot of personal information. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. When using AI, make sure you understand how to keep your conversations private.

Identity Theft

Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Matthew Weiss, former football coach for the University of Michigan and the Baltimore Ravens, for almost 10 years accessed the social media and other online accounts of thousands of student athletes and downloaded personal information and intimate images, said prosecutors who indicted for illegal computer access and identity theft.

Accountability

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2025

We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. It will tell you whether it’s a scam or give you tips how you can find out if it isn’t sure.

Phishing

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Contacting victims initially on social media, dating apps, email, or messaging apps, the scammers later move their interactions to more private channels like scammer-controlled accounts on crypto apps or scam websites masquerading as investment platforms. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

Accountability

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality.

Antivirus

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Deepfakes involve AI-generated synthetic media that convincingly mimics real individuals' voices and faces. While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception.

Social Engineering

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The leaked data included: Full names Phone numbers Email addresses Home addresses Dates of birth Nationality and places of birth Social media links Employment history Educational background As you can imagine, these resumes represent a treasure trove for phishers and other cybercriminals. What do I need to do?

Identity Theft

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. The SSA will issue new numbers under certain circumstances , including identity theft. Unlike your phone number or email address, you can't easily change your social security number.

Password Management

Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

During tax season, a vast amount of valuable personal and financial data is shared online, making it prime time for cybercriminals to rob you of your confidential information, identity, and money. According to the IRS, almost 300,000 cases of identity theft were reported in 2024, leading to $5.5 billion in tax fraud.

Scams

Malwarebytes

APRIL 25, 2025

With social media being used for AI training , it is likely that these results will rapidly gain even more in accuracy. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. With enough hints, AI can deduce your exact location.

Architecture

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Identity theft. Social media misuse. By paying attention to your device settings you can take steps to protect your privacy across your digital life: Social media: Choose who can see your posts, photos, and personal information and review these settings regularly. Cyber threats. Online profiling. Financial fraud.

Identity Theft

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. I recommend McAfee if you’re looking for features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

Antivirus

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2025

Its automated identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics and AI to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, detect insider threats, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. Media contact: Emily Brown, REQ on behalf of SpyCloud, ebrown@req.co

Threat Detection

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Moreover, the nature of the information that could have been collected would be very unlikely to result in identity theft or any financial harm. There is no evidence that any information that may have been shared with these third parties has been misused in any way. added Atrium Health.

Data breaches

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

These red flags can lead to everything from identity theft to being misled into claiming tax credits for which theyre not entitled. Scammers are relentless, and they use the guise of tax season to try tricking taxpayers into falling into a variety of traps, Terry Lemons, IRS communications senior adviser, said in a press release.

Scams

Malwarebytes

MAY 27, 2025

If a criminal can tie all these different types of stolen information to one person, like the operator of an infostealer would, it would be easy to use those details for identity theft. The database has since been removed from public view. How many people are affected?

Identity Theft

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2025

Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication. Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft.

Malware

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2025

Besides the ads, websites, and platforms, the scammers use countless social media accounts to host and promote the sponsored ads. Don’t click on unsolicited links in emails, social media posts, and on untrusted websites. Check your credit report and watch for signs of identity theft. Double check anything you read.

Scams

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2025

Its automated holistic identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, safeguard employee and consumer accounts, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. Media contact: Emily Brown, REQ on behalf of SpyCloud, ebrown@req.co

Antivirus

SecureWorld News

JULY 29, 2025

Sarkar added, "The exposure of PII poses significant risks to affected individuals, including identity theft, financial fraud, and phishing attacks. Victims may face unauthorized access to financial accounts, credit card fraud, or even medical identity theft, given Allianz Life's role in life insurance and annuities.

Data breaches

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Its automated holistic identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, safeguard employee and consumer accounts, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. Media contact: Emily Brown, REQ on behalf of SpyCloud, ebrown@req.co

Cybercrime

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 11, 2025

We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

Identity Theft

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The social media giant is testing the use of video selfies and facial recognition to help users get their hijacked accounts back. Social media accounts are often lost when users forget their password, switch devices, or when they inadvertently or even willingly give their credentials to a scammer. Is a comparison always possible?

Accountability

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Here are just some of the ways hackers exploit your stolen information: Identity theft : Hackers use your personal info to impersonate you. In 2024, more than 1.3

Data breaches

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Its automated holistic identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, safeguard employee and consumer accounts, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. Media contact : Emily Brown, REQ on behalf of SpyCloud, ebrown@req.co

Cyber Risk

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable. Take the latest report of a major breach. Sounds scary, right?

Passwords

Malwarebytes

JUNE 10, 2025

The victims of those scams—be they people who accidentally clicked on a link, filled out their information on a malicious webpage, or simply believed the person on the other side of a social media account—also suffered serious harms to their finances, emotions, and reputations.

Scams

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This does not mean Canadians will no longer have access to the popular social media platform. That law is currently being challenged in court by the popular social media platform. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

Identity Theft

Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. Phishing is now done through text messages (smishing), social media (social engineering), and even voice phone calls (vishing). Recently, phishing scams have expanded and come out of emails.

Cyber Attacks

Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Social media provides us with a fast, efficient, and exciting way to share our interests and experiences with our friends, but who outside of our sphere REALLY needs to know all this information about us? Unfortunately, this can put us at risk for spear phishing attacks, identity theft , and other forms of data compromise.

Accountability

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. Social Privacy Manager: It helps you quickly adjust your privacy settings on social media based on your frequency of use. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient.

Antivirus

Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

Email hacks are not just inconvenient; they can lead to identity theft and data breaches. Lets explore immediate actions and preventive measures to secure your digital identity. Heres how to secure them: Reset Passwords for Important Accounts: Prioritize financial, social media, and work-related accounts.

Hacking