Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. How to avoid phishing Block known bad websites. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware.

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

Affected people can visit a dedicated website at changecybersupport.com to get more information, or call 1-866-262-5342 to set up free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. 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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

FNF is providing credit monitoring and identity theft services to affected customers. 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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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. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Set up identity monitoring.

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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. Concernedly, all such siphoned info is being used for launching phishing attacks or to siphon money from bank accounts. It might sound weird!

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to 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. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.

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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 Theft Passwords Banking Password Management 64

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Enable two-factor authentication.

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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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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 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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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Set up identity monitoring.

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Healthcare Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches 99

Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Set up identity monitoring.

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Data breaches Passwords Accountability Identity Theft 103

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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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Enable two-factor authentication.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 98

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Set up identity monitoring.

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Data breaches Passwords Identity Theft Phishing 104

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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Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Passwords 96

Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2022

Some antivirus solutions can help protect you against other threats like phishing attacks by warning you about suspicious emails and risky links or attachments. Added features: antivirus software is often bundled with additional security features, including parental controls, password managers and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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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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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Scams 98

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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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.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Scams 97

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.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Identity Theft Mobile Passwords 98

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Set up identity monitoring.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams. Using a strong and unique password for each web service, a password manager could help you. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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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

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

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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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

Then there’s phishing , in which scammers trick you into disclosing personal information. Some links can lead you to phishing sites. 6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. This is where password managers come in. What are these threats?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

On its website PharMerica says: “At this point, PharMerica is not aware of any fraud or identity theft to any individual as a result of this incident, but is nonetheless notifying potentially affected individuals to provide them with more information and resources. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

If the beginning of the new year follows the trends of the last, there’s a good chance phishing will spike in the first four months of 2023. Start 2023 off right with comprehensive device and identity protection. To learn more, visit Webroot Premium with Allstate Identity Protection.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

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. They may use phishing emails , social engineering, or malware attacks to access login credentials or other personal information.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. And that’s not a comprehensive list. Security tips.

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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

Many hackers use compromised servers to send out phishing emails to gain access to sensitive information. Phishing emails look like they came from trusted sources, such as banks or social networks, but come from unknown servers. This means that you should not share your email address and password with anyone.

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