Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Are Elderly Americans Vulnerable to Identity Theft? Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Estate Identity Theft.

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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. Instead, use a password manager to easily generate and use strong passwords without having to recall them all. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Identity theft (or ID theft) is not a new problem, but in today’s well-connected society it is a problem that grows at an incredible rate. . Put in a few words, ID theft is when someone pretends to be someone else, using their credentials and taking various actions in their name. 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Password Manager LastPass has warned about a fraudulent app called “LassPass Password Manager” which it found on the Apple App Store. While using a genuine password manager provides extra security, entrusting your passwords to an app that is a rip-off does not.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The Identity Theft Resource Center warns that businesses of all sizes should be vigilant about data security. The COO offers advice about passwords, cloud security, and patch management.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. How Do You Keep Your Identity Safe? Why Use IdentityIQ for Identity Theft Protection?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 10, 2024

This alert notifies creditors to take extra steps in verifying your identity before extending credit in your name. Consider Freezing Your Credit If you suspect you’re at risk of identity theft, you can choose to freeze your credit. You also are protected with $1 million in identity theft insurance , underwritten in AIG.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 8, 2024

Identity thieves don't care about age – they want clean slates to exploit. One-third of Americans have experienced identity theft at some point. Identity theft cases have nearly tripled in the last decade. Solutions and Best Practices Worrying about identity theft is exhausting; taking action is empowering!

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Dark Reading

JUNE 1, 2022

Password management solution delivers proactive, seamless approach to protecting privacy and login credentials for consumers and businesses; Password Management market expected to reach $3 billion by 2026.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

You can also use a password manager built-in on your browser, or a stand-alone password manager (see below). If you’ve received a notification from Google, Malwarebytes or any other service telling you your password has been exposed make sure to not use it or any variation of it again for any of your accounts.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

"The immediate concern is the potential exploitation of this exposed data, which could lead to various malicious activities such as identity theft, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access to user accounts," Cutler warned.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This was revealed in a 2022 Consumer Impact report released by Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) on Tuesday this week. Just by creating awareness among employees, using proactive security solutions, deploying MFA, using password managers can help in mitigating most of the cyber risks to a large extent. .

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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. Besides listening to us telling you that you should not reuse passwords across multiple platforms, there are some other thing you can do. Start using a password manager.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

FNF is providing credit monitoring and identity theft services to affected customers. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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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. Use a Password Manager. Identity Theft & Credit Report Monitoring.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

Identity thieves don't care about age – they want clean slates to exploit. One-third of Americans have experienced identity theft at some point. Identity theft cases have nearly tripled in the last decade. Solutions and Best Practices Worrying about identity theft is exhausting; taking action is empowering!

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

IdentityIQ Shoulder surfing is an identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. Unfortunately, shoulder surfing can lead to you becoming a victim of identity theft, fraud, and even cause financial damage. Utilize a Secure Password Manager.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2024

Do I Get a New Identity Protection PIN Every Year? IdentityIQ When you are a victim of a resolved case of tax-related identity theft, the IRS will issue you an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to help protect you from future fraud. It’s important to keep your IP PIN safe to prevent tax-related identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In fact, last year 55% of identity crime cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were due to compromised credentials. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

Vans says there’s no evidence suggesting any actual impact on any individual consumer whose personal data were part of the affected data set, but it does warn about phishing and fraud attempts which could lead to identity theft. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

If the user had different passwords on Site A and Site B, the attacker would have been stopped before they got in to Site B. This is why we are continuously telling people to not reuse their passwords. If all your logins are hard to remember (and they should be), you can use a password manager to help you.

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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

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. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 23, 2021

Protecting you from online fraud and identity theft. For an even more secure browsing experience, we integrated Bitdefender Wallet into our browser, a Password Manager feature that helps you keep track of your login credentials. Privacy and security during an online transaction are not a given.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

If your information is used to commit identity theft, it may show up on your credit report in the form of unauthorized credit inquiries, accounts you don’t recognize or late payments for accounts you never opened. You can also get compensated for losses related to identity theft through identity theft insurance coverage.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Cybersecurity experts advise against using the same password for multiple accounts as this could leave you more vulnerable to further attacks and identity theft. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Cybersecurity experts advise against using the same password for multiple accounts as this could leave you more vulnerable to further attacks and identity theft. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2022

Added features: antivirus software is often bundled with additional security features, including parental controls, password managers and virtual private networks (VPNs). Using strong passwords and signing up for an identity theft protection plan are also good ideas to help protect yourself.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

Once a scammer gets a hold of your personal information, they can steal your identity, steal your money and wreak havoc with your credit. The three most common types of identity theft that can happen from leaked personal information include credit card fraud, SSN identity theft and tax identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, last year over 69 million players of Neopets, an online virtual pet game, had their customer data exposed — including usernames, emails, passwords, and personally identifiable information (PII) such as birth date, gender, zip code, and country of residence.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. This is where password managers come in. A password manager stores all your passwords in a digital vault, accessible only by a master password. This adds an extra layer of security.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), last year there was a 13% increase in reports of misuse for both new and existing accounts compared to the year prior. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Here are some of the most common threats that exist on the internet: Identity theft. Don’t reuse the same password , or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. What are the Dangers of the Internet?

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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