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 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

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. These breaches can happen due to vulnerabilities in the database software, or through social engineering techniques that trick employees into revealing their login credentials.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. 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. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Food delivery services also played an important role during lockdown, so any disruption here would also be potentially very disruptive for those most at risk. Grab yourself a password manager. They create and remember strong passwords to prevent reuse, and many will refuse to sign in to bogus websites.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

The Rapid7 Insight Platform gives you a broad spectrum of solutions for cloud security, vulnerability risk management, threat detection and response, and threat intelligence. It is used to avoid unauthorized data access, cyber-attacks, and identity theft. Learn more about CyberProof. Visit website. Visit website.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. The Bottom Line.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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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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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

They can then conduct elaborate phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to the victims’ accounts on other digital services such as entertainment and shopping platforms or even online banking. If your email happens to be among those leaked, we strongly recommend that you immediately change your email password.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Spear phishing is an advanced social engineering technique where a person at an organization, the mark, is targeted with trojaned messages or files that include accurate, if not personal, information regarding the target org. A good strategy to reduce the risk of a breach three-fold. How Website Security Breaches Occur.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. One common objective is identity theft, where hackers assume your identity to commit fraudulent activities like opening credit accounts or making unauthorized purchases.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

The chances are that the higher prices are linked to the increased risk of obtaining them. Hacked social media accounts’ prices are decreasing across all platforms. Preventing Identity Theft. Use a reliable password manager. Well, it doesn’t apply here. The supply in this market has increased markedly.

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