Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Along with legitimate “Now Hiring” signs dotting retail stores and restaurants across the United States, job ads are popping up in social media feeds, the internet and inboxes promising some extraordinarily well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details upfront.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams. Internet and email fraud.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Hermann said AI voice cloning scams are, unfortunately, working.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Is IdentityIQ a Scam? Is IdentityIQ a scam? You receive three-bureau credit reports and scores; real-time fraud alerts; identity monitoring; identity theft insurance; anti-virus and VPN; and other benefits. Identity theft protection includes identity theft insurance , underwritten by AIG, for up to $1 million. IdentityIQ.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 8, 2021

Several COVID-19-related scams continue to tease internet users into believing they are about to receive a large sum on behalf of non-existent United Nations programs, Bitdefender Antispam Lab has learned. At first, they might ask for a small amount to cover taxes and insurance fees, for example. If you are interested.”

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Here’s a look at a fairly elaborate SMS-based phishing scam that spoofs FedEx in a bid to extract personal and financial information from unwary recipients. com — from a desktop web browser redirects the visitor to a harmless page with ads for car insurance quotes. com — stopped resolving. com, g001bfedeex[.]com,

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2019 annual Internet Crime Report included 467,361 complaints about suspected internet crime with losses of $3.5 billion in BEC scam-related losses the year before. The report also noted an uptick in BEC scams targeting payroll funds in 2019. It’s Time to Do Something.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

Overall, fraud accounts for 73% of all online attacks: 56% are scams (fraud that results in the victim voluntarily disclosing sensitive data) and 17% are phishing attacks (theft of bank card details). Insurance companies around the world are now suffering from phishing. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“We have fallen victim to an internet-based crime that has defrauded our taxpayers of $2.3m,” reads an August 23 press release put out by the Town Administrator of Peterborough, New Hampshire. The business email compromise (BEC) scam was detected when ConVal School District reported it had not received its monthly $1.2

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., One common misconception is that scammers usually possess a strong command of computer science and IT knowledge.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage title insurance giant First American Financial Corp. based First American [ NYSE:FAF ] is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. It employs some 18,000 people and brought in $6.2 billion in 2019.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2020

When a reliable method of scamming money out of people, companies or governments becomes widely known, underground forums and chat networks tend to light up with activity as more fraudsters pile on to claim their share. And that’s exactly what appears to be going on right now as multiple U.S. Meanwhile, a number of U.S.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Today’s columnist, Brian Johnson of Armorblox, offers five takeaways from the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams.

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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. While lesser-known shops might have great deals, they also present a higher risk of scams.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 2020 Internet Crime Report , refers to what is happening as an “ Internet crime spree.” billion people were active internet users as of October 2020. COVID-19 Scams. Of course, with vaccines now available, vaccination scams are proliferating.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to USA Today, she was scammed $700,000 in what is called a “grandparent scam.” billion stolen from Americans through online scams came out of the pockets of seniors over the age of 60, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a 74% increase from the previous year. The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Scams that Target Seniors. Impersonation Scams.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2023

The international police organization INTERPOL said last week it had shuttered the notorious 16Shop, a popular phishing-as-a-service platform launched in 2017 that made it simple for even complete novices to conduct complex and convincing phishing scams.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Is IdentityIQ a Scam? Is IdentityIQ a scam? Benefits of IdentityIQ Let’s take a closer look at how IdentityIQ protects its members : Dark Web and Internet Monitoring IdentityIQ surveils the dark web and the internet to help ensure your private information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 22, 2021

Throughout the scam, fraudsters will often build trust with their targets via computer, phone, and the mail. According to NOCA (National Council on Aging) these are the top ten financial scams targeting the elderly as of February 2021. Government Imposter Scams. The grandparent scam. Medicare/health insurance scams.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

million (roughly $750 million) through authorized and unauthorized fraud and scams in the UK alone. This is no surprise as phishing is often the prelude to more serious threats like ransomware, breaches, and BEC scams. Blocking scam text messages. Unauthorized payment card fraud. Cracking down on phone number spoofing.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Individuals. Businesses.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to USA Today, she was scammed $700,000 in what is called a “grandparent scam.” billion stolen from Americans through online scams came out of the pockets of seniors over the age of 60, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 26, 2021

million being transferred to foreign internet scam artists. Adding a wrench into the unfolding events, officials are still waiting to see if the town's insurance will cover the losses. Million in a Week: Employees Fired After BEC Scam. Google and Amazon Lose More than $100 Million to BEC Scams.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

7 Ways to Help Keep Your Kids Safe Online IdentityIQ The internet is bustling with activities kids want to explore. The internet can be a mixed bag for youngsters, offering both benefits and pitfalls. Let’s not forget the chance of them bumping into online predators or getting entangled in scams.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The leaked Blacklist customer database points to various companies you might expect to see using automated calling systems to generate business, including real estate and life insurance providers, credit repair companies and a long list of online advertising firms and individual digital marketing specialists.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2024

Attorney's office in Delaware charged Olugbenga Lawal with being a major money launderer for a Nigerian-based international criminal organization that specialized in Business Email Compromise (#BEC) and Romance Scam. Lawal was charged with receiving more than $3 million USD (that would be more than ₦2,8 Billion!) Classic Baggie?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. And for good reason.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

They may even pay more for insurance in states where it’s legal to use credit checks to determine insurance premiums. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, fraud caused $6.9 If criminals scam you into paying them money, you may be unable to recover those funds.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

When people mention identity theft , it’s only natural that your mind goes to the internet, dark web and digital identity theft. By getting access to this information, thieves can commit many common identity theft scams. Do People Go Through Trash to Steal Your Identity? IdentityIQ.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The problems with the RDP is that it suffers from vulnerabilities that can be exploited and the RDP service may rely on internet-facing servers which are easily accessed.". Unfortunately, if potential ransomware targets are known to be insured, the attackers assume that they will most probably be paid.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 15, 2024

Described by the American Hospital Association (AHA) President and CEO Rick Pollack as “the most significant and consequential incident of its kind against the US health care system in history,” the attack has stopped billions of dollars in payments flowing between doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and insurers. Prevent intrusions.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Texting Scams. SIM swapping is a scam where criminals get your real phone number transferred to a SIM card in their possession. These identity theft and credit monitoring services, like IdentityIQ , can provide real-time fraud and SSN alerts, dark web and internet monitoring and identity theft insurance. SIM Swapping.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Inova is an actuarial consultancy company, which means they compile statistical analysis and calculate insurance risks and premiums. Document sent to the insurance company by the victim’s lawyer. Inova has been operating since 2012 and has handled thousands of cases since then. Sketch of the accident from the police report.

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