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How not to overshare when crafting social media posts, out-of-office messages

SC Magazine

Employees and executives are often oversharing personal details on social media and even in automated out-of-office (OOO) email messages. Of course, OOO instructions serve an important business communications function, and a strong strong social media profile is a great way to network with your peers and brand yourself.

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Cyber threats in gaming—and 3 tips for staying safe

Webroot

Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. If you have a gaming account with Steam, Epic, or another large gaming platform, take steps to keep it safe just as you would a banking or social media account. Use a strong, unique password for every account that you have.

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Sextortion on the rise, warns FBI

Malwarebytes

This revelation came from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Today, internet users under the age of 18 are continuously targeted and victimized by sextortion, too. The victims recount the common story of meeting someone either on social media, a dating app, or a gaming site. Protect against sextortion.

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Fla. Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider

Krebs on Security

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. “If governments fail to prioritize this source of threat, violence originating from the Internet will affect regular people.”

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Identity Theft: Increasing in Numbers in 2023

Security Through Education

Each day people post a plethora of information to social media platforms, giving bad actors plenty of opportunity to steal personal data. Using a random password generator that has a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, is a good form of a secure password. billion by 2023. What is Identity Theft?

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What Are the Risks of a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. Manually search the internet for your personal details and request removal. Consider using a reputable password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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What is Digital Identity?

Identity IQ

Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. Using strong passwords ensures you have a strong first line of defense for your sensitive information. They include: Search queries. Geotagging.