Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set up two-factor authentication Do this for as many of your online accounts as you can, especially the major ones like your email and social media accounts. You can also use a password manager built-in on your browser, or a stand-alone password manager (see below).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

With all of the information we are freely sharing online through our social media platforms , a cybercriminal can easily spend a very small amount of time researching our habits, connections and other elements of our lives to guess potential passwords and gain access to our information. Password integrity involves the same concept.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For enterprise organizations with a large workforce that must access a wide variety of applications and databases, the risk is exponentially greater. The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. Start using a password manager. Then find out which credentials are at risk.

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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. While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you or your kids enjoy playing video games online like Minecraft or Roblox , you need to prioritize security and privacy, as there are financial and safety risks involved. This type of data can be used to break into gamer accounts or even commit identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

Last year, a staggering 61% of identity misuse cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were the result of a prevalent social engineering scam known as an existing account takeover (ATO). You can better protect yourself by understanding the connection between social engineering and identity theft.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. There are also dangerous risks associated with online predators, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and more. Here are some of the most common threats that exist on the internet: Identity theft. Online scams.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Although you would expect a large company like Comcast to have some type of vulnerability and patch management deployed. The company is notifying customers through a variety of channels, including through the Xfinity website , email, and news media. Xfinity has required customers to reset their passwords to protect affected accounts.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

In this article, we answer these questions and more, so you can understand the risks and how to help protect yourself from possible scams down the road. 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.

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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. The publication said the judge overseeing Urban’s case denied bail because the defendant was a strong flight risk. 9, 2024, U.S. According to an Aug.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Our kids use social media and messaging platforms to communicate with friends, play online games, or visit virtual classrooms. Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming. Protect your online identity Have you ever considered how many digital identities your kids may have?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? Why is Your Digital Identity Important?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. User-generated passwords can be deceptively weak, with less caution given to password management as remote and hybrid work become more common.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender Premium Security takes care of your personal information and online privacy with features like file shredder, password manager, anti-theft, privacy firewall, parental control, safe online banking, webcam protection, anti-tracker, and unlimited VPN traffic. for up to 10 devices on an annual subscription.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This can occur through various channels, including phone calls, emails, or social media messages. Scammers exploit this by using AI-driven social media manipulation techniques.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords. So it helps to understand how they do it so you can prevent account takeover and other forms of identity theft. In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the biggest password security risks you face and some things you can do to better protect your digital identity.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2020

Media-savvy student body Zoom-bombing is comparatively easy to get under control. And yet, school districts, now more so than ever, must take proactive steps to mitigate the same privacy and data security risks as any other small- to medium-sized business (SMB.)

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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. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. Otavio Freire, CTO, SafeGuard Cyber.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

So I went back and added a final section to the talk, one that we’re going to cover together now: risk acceptance and the value of routine in good security. Some people think that the goal of good security is to eliminate risk. For social media, are your default permissions still restricted to the audience you want?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

Stolen social media accounts are also for sale: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Gmail, Instagram, Spotify, Twitch, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Soundcloud are all listed with prices that vary from 5USD to 80USD, the specific platform, the number of followers, and other variables. Social Media. Preventing Identity Theft.

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