Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Be wary of these common online shopping scams: Fake websites and online stores: Scammers often create fake websites that mimic legitimate retailers, hoping to trick unsuspecting shoppers into entering their personal and payment information. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most recently, a former T-Mobile retail store owner was convicted for stealing employee credentials to illegally access internal computer systems and unlock and unblock cellphones. The former store owner used various phishing techniques to steal T-Mobile employee credentials. How was he unlocking these phones?

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. You’re cautious about sharing personal information, you regularly change your passwords, and you keep an eye on your credit report. What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data. Be wary of online retailers who use a free email service instead of a company email address. Use safe passwords or pass phrases. Never use the same password on multiple accounts.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Additionally, the political season gave rise to phishing campaigns, a phenomenon that is likely to continue through the end of the year. The incidence of ransomware attacks has continued to climb, over 700% by some estimates in 2020 in comparison to 2019, with phishing emails being the primary vector.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

At the risk of oversimplifying: without a foundation of strong identity, there can be no real security. We know that intuitively just from our experiences online, where phishing attacks and identity theft are rampant – often taking advantage of weak identities like user names and passwords, or Social Security Numbers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Q4 is always the busiest time of year for shoppers and retailers, chock-full of shopping celebrations like Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, among others. There’s no reason to click unfamiliar links that could scam or phish you. By Gal Ringel, Co-Founder & CEO of Mine Privacy Ops. billion , a 2.5%

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

A report last week by the New York Attorney General’s Office put a spotlight on the ongoing threat of credential stuffing, a common technique used by cybercriminals that continues to spread and is helping to fuel the push for security practices that don’t involve usernames and passwords. Password Reuse.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Recognize and avoid phishing emails, threatening calls and texts from individuals posing as legitimate organizations, such as banks or credit card companies, or even the IRS. Shop at reputable online retailers.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. retailer (Polo Ralph Lauren). billion dollars in damages.

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