Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo was recently deported back to his home country after serving more than seven years in prison for running multiple identity theft services. One of the names of his identity theft services was findget[.]me,” He now says he wants to use his experience to convince other cybercriminals to use their skills for good.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. Shop from reputable and well-known online retailers : Stick with the big names or trusted online stores.

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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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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. But it also presents an opportunity for scammers to exploit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2022

The online furniture retailer stated it has informed the Office of Commissioner (OPC) Data Watch Dog of Canada and has launched an investigation into the fraudulent data access conducted by cyber crooks in between March 1st- March 3rd, 2022. Good news is no car data or other banking information was available for access to the cyber criminals.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.

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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. He would then target higher ranking employees, using their personal identifying information to reset their company passwords through the help desk.

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

His compromise modus operandi was a combination of breaking into networks run by food retailers, and breaking into networks containing confidential patient records. Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. Grab yourself a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 3, 2021

The use of contactless payments is set to explode over the coming years as both retailers and customers embrace the ease and immediacy NFC provides – it is up to retailers to put measures into place now that ensure data is kept under lock and key.” – Info Security Group. Use Strong Passwords. Keep Passwords and PINs Private .

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“An enormous number of people are footloose and fancy free when it comes to their interactions with retailers over the holiday season,” says Cyberscout founder and chairman Adam Levin. Many online retailers depend heavily on outreach and advertising via email and social media networks to bolster their sales through the holiday season.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

This includes any usernames and passwords you use. Stick to buying gift cards from reputable retailers or directly from the store. Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts. If this happens, you need to run an antivirus scan and change your passwords immediately. Instead of saving money, you end up losing it.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The holiday season is critical for the retail industry in the U.S., American consumers lost $56 billion to identity theft last year with an average of 49 million consumer victims, according to a CNBC News report. Retailers have to protect consumer PII and stay compliant to PCI DSS, GDPR, CPPA and more.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We created McAfee+ so people can not only be safe but feel safe online, particularly in a time when there’s so much concern about identity theft and invasion of our online privacy. Retailers have sensors that they can connect to, which then collect data. Not to mention a frustrating one.

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2022

POS malware is designed to steal debit and credit card data from POS machines in retail stores. Due to improved security measures against this type of theft in most countries, this type of malware isn't as widely used as it once was, although it never disappeared completely. Credit identity theft.

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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. Use strong passwords: It’s 2022, and 50% of users still use passwords like “1234” and “password.” By Gal Ringel, Co-Founder & CEO of Mine Privacy Ops.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

For instance, furing Congressional testimony following the supply chain attack on SolarWinds’ IT management platform Orion, the company’s CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna blamed an intern for creating a weak FTP server password and leaking it on GitHub. What does ‘going through the motions’ look like when it comes to a data breach response?

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. Phishing attacks targeted both the customers of globally known retailers and regional players. Large retailers being out of stock, combined with unbelievably low prices, made these offers especially appealing.

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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. Shop at reputable online retailers. Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Watch Out For Scams.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

More retailers accept several forms of online payments. Preventing Identity Theft. Use good password practices. Do not use the same password for several accounts. Use a reliable password manager. The guides add a cost of cents to the purchase, and it’s anybody’s guess if they work at all.

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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). million credit cards.

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