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Attacks Signal Coming Shift From ID Theft to ID Fraud

Security Boulevard

Security practitioners looking back on 2021 may see it as the year attackers shifted their focus from identity theft to identity fraud. That’s according to Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), after the organization released its annual data breach report. “In

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So Your Identity Was Stolen: What To Do and How To Recover

Security Boulevard

If your identity was stolen, you’re not alone. million cases of identity theft were reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2021. Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the United States, leaving more people and companies at risk than ever before. And unfortunately, it’s only becoming more common.

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4 Ways IP Data Can Help Fight Cybercrime

Security Boulevard

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, 2021 was a record year for data breaches. What’s more disturbing is that 78% of senior-level IT and IT security leaders—the people in the know—aren’t. The post 4 Ways IP Data Can Help Fight Cybercrime appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Mobile Threats: The expansion of mobile threats highlights the growing need for security awareness among mobile users, particularly as attackers develop more sophisticated methods to compromise personal and corporate data.

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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros

CyberSecurity Insiders

The ubiquity of digital identities and the dependence on personal information for online transactions make individuals more susceptible to identity theft and fraudulent activities. Thus, a robust identity security framework is essential to safeguard against these risks and ensure the protection of personal information.

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Cybersecurity CEO Warns He's Being Spoofed

SecureWorld News

The CEO of security awareness firm KnowBe4 is a prolific writer who often reveals new threats his organization is seeing in the wild. And his employees, who work at a security awareness company and often talk about threats like this, did not fall for the messages from fake Stu.

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LinkedIn confirms leak of 500 million profiles online, maintains incident was not a breach

SC Magazine

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks.