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U.S. Soldier Charged in AT&T Hack Searched “Can Hacking Be Treason”

Krebs on Security

“Wagenius should also be detained because he presents a serious risk of flight, has the means and intent to flee, and is aware that he will likely face additional charges,” the Seattle prosecutors asserted. million customers.

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Alleged ‘Scattered Spider’ Member Extradited to U.S.

Krebs on Security

A 23-year-old Scottish man thought to be a member of the prolific Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited last week from Spain to the United States, where he is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and identity theft. Buchanan’s court-appointed attorney did not respond to a request for comment.

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How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft

Identity IQ

How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft IdentityIQ Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. Clearing up issues related to identity theft and fraudulent tax returns can be messy and significantly delay any tax refund you may be owed.

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How to Help Avoid Tax Identity Theft

Identity IQ

Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. Clearing up issues related to identity theft and fraudulent tax returns can be messy and significantly delay any tax refund you may be owed. It pays to protect your identity now.

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Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft: Up Close and Personal

Lenny Zeltser

The most likely way in which you’ll learn that you’ve fallen victim to the identity theft-based unemployment insurance scam is by receiving an unsolicited debit card in the mail. Unfortunately, “identity theft” isn’t one of the options. There is no evidence of the claim in my account.

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Business ID Theft Soars Amid COVID Closures

Krebs on Security

This story is about the victims of a particularly aggressive business ID theft ring that’s spent years targeting small businesses across the country and is now pivoting toward using that access for pandemic assistance loans and unemployment benefits. For 2020, the company estimates an overall 258 percent spike in the crime.

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Fake bank ads on Instagram scam victims out of money

Malwarebytes

Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. From there, it’s likely the scammers will empty the bank account and move on to their next victim. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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