Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2021

T-Mobile is warning that a data breach has exposed the names, date of birth, Social Security number and driver’s license/ID information of more than 40 million current, former or prospective customers who applied for credit with the company. “Our preliminary analysis is that approximately 7.8

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

But now he’s wondering what else he could do to prevent another account compromise. But he never could get anyone from Experian’s support to answer the phone, despite spending what seemed like eternity trying to progress through the company’s phone-based system.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

11, 2022 after they SIM-swapped an AT&T customer by impersonating them at a retail store using a fake ID. What had recently been one of the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges, valued at $32 billion only 10 months earlier, had just declared bankruptcy. 11-12, 2022. ” “FTX had, it seemed, hit rock bottom.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We researched hybrids and all-electric models, but before the daunting task of visiting auto dealerships, I thought I'd reach out to my credit union to see what kind of financing deal it could offer. This is clearly a very common situation, as he was at the ready with a script telling me what to do next. Fax communication is preferred?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

But the ID theft problem is coming to the fore once again: Countless Americans will soon be receiving notices from state regulators saying they owe thousands of dollars in taxes on benefits they never received last year. “That way, things can be consistent with what the IRS already knows,” Fava said.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

The systems of the people that click one of these links are likely to assessed on what the most profitable follow-up is (using a method called fingerprinting). Perhaps you are even shocked and scared, and don’t really know what to do now. This blog post was written based on research carried out by Jérôme Segura.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

What are the risks of exposing passport data? According to the team, having passport data exposed puts individuals at risk of identity theft. Cybercrooks can also use stolen IDs to create counterfeit passports for traveling purposes. What should the WBSC do? The misconfiguration exposed the repository’s contents.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2023

What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen IdentityIQ Losing your phone can feel like the end of the world. However, you should worry more about identity theft since all the sensitive information stored on your phone is now in jeopardy. So, what do you do when your phone is stolen or lost? Here’s what you need to do: 1.

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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. What Information Can Thieves Steal from my Trash? By getting access to this information, thieves can commit many common identity theft scams. Do People Go Through Trash to Steal Your Identity?

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Information gathered through such scams can then be used for illegal activities and identity theft. Cybercriminals gain access to official mailboxes and, through them, employee email IDs, personal information, and phone numbers by hacking into an executive’s mailbox. You can report identity theft at www.IdentityTheft.gov.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

A reader who was recently the victim of unemployment insurance fraud said he was told he should create an account at the Department of Homeland Security ‘s myE-Verify website , and place a lock on his Social Security number (SSN) to minimize the chances that ID thieves might abuse his identity for employment fraud in the future.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

In a blog post on Wednesday , Google’s Michelle Chang wrote that the company’s expanded policy now allows for the removal of additional information that may pose a risk for identity theft, such as confidential log-in credentials, email addresses and phone numbers when it appears in Search results.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 12, 2023

10 Tips for Traveler Identity Theft Protection IdentityIQ Travel has become an essential part of everyday life for many, offering adventure, cultural experiences, and opportunities for personal growth. Travel identity theft is a rising concern, with cybercriminals constantly devising new ways to exploit unsuspecting travelers.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Have you ever wondered what happens to your phone if it’s stolen while on vacation or a business trip? You might think a theft such as this stays local, and that's what it looked like for a while with the phone coming to a halt a few miles away. When a theft gets phishy. Why do stolen phones end up in China?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 26, 2020

At the height of his cybercriminal career, the hacker known as “ Hieupc ” was earning $125,000 a month running a bustling identity theft service that siphoned consumer dossiers from some of the world’s top data brokers. Ngo’s former identity theft service, superget[.]info. Secret Service. to face prosecution.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2022

What’s happened? The MiCODUS MV720 is a hardwired GPS tracker that offers anti-theft, fuel cut off, remote control and geofencing capabilities. CVE-2022-33944 : The main web server has an authenticated insecure direct object references vulnerability on endpoint and POST parameter “Device ID,” which accepts arbitrary device IDs.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What is Phone Cloning? Hacking into computers has been a thing for decades, but what do you know about the process of cloning mobile phones? What is Phone Cloning? The SIM card has a unique ID and stores the victim’s personal data. You need to call your mobile provider to tell them what has happened.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

How to protect yourself against mobile device theft. Here’s what you can do in advance to take the sting out of a mobile theft. iPhones and iPads have encryption as standard when using Face or Touch ID, or a passcode. You can check by going to Settings > Face ID/TouchID & Passcode. Lock your device.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

No one ever expects to be a victim of identity theft. According to AARP, one in four people is the victim of identity theft in the United States. So, what can you do to help protect yourself from this form of identity theft? What Happens If a Scammer Has Your Mailing Address? Commit medical identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Healthcare company Norton says a May breach led to the theft of data of around 2.5 Some people also had their financial account numbers, driver licenses or other government ID numbers, and digital signatures also taken. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

How to protect yourself against mobile device theft. Here’s what you can do in advance to take the sting out of a mobile theft. Here’s what you can do in advance to take the sting out of a mobile theft. iPhones and iPads have encryption as standard when using Face or Touch ID, or a passcode.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If you’ve been holding out because you’re not particularly worried about ID theft, here’s another reason to reconsider: The credit bureaus profit from selling copies of your file to others, so freezing your file also lets you deny these dinosaurs a valuable revenue stream. It is now free in every U.S.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The leaked user database shows one of the forum’s founders was an attorney who advised Russia’s top hackers on the legal risks of their work, and what to do if they got caught. In 2021, the exclusive Russian cybercrime forum Mazafaka was hacked. One representation of the leaked Mazafaka database. This is the most important thing.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

You may have heard that today’s phone fraudsters like to use use caller ID spoofing services to make their scam calls seem more believable. “After we figured out what was going on, we were left asking ourselves how the crooks had obtained her last three transactions without breaking into her account online.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 15, 2021

What Do Hackers Do with Your Information? Once hackers obtain this personal data, they can use your credentials to access your financial and other accounts online in what is called credential stuffing. If you are a victim of a data breach, you are at greater risk of identity theft. How to Help Protect Your Information.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2023

As we have mentioned before, identity theft is a serious problem, especially when it affects children. Identity thieves love preying on minors, simply because it usually takes longer before the theft is noticed. This is why child identity theft can go on for years before it is discovered.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What we are interested in exploring is what defenders can do beyond those steps. What portions of the organization’s recovery process meet a minimum expectation to cut back the adversary’s stolen access? Detection : We will cover the Sysmon and Windows Security event IDs related to discovering the target technique.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What Do You Need to Do When Your Employer Gets Hacked? The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. IdentityIQ. This is an alarming statistic given that out of the 1,050 U.S.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Secret Service issued an internal alert warning that many of its field offices have reported crooks are indeed using Informed Delivery to commit various identity theft and credit card fraud schemes. “Photos of what would be in their mail were going to someone else.” This week, the U.S. Image: USPS.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Justice Department today unsealed indictments against four Chinese officers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) accused of perpetrating the 2017 hack against consumer credit bureau Equifax that led to the theft of personal data on nearly 150 million Americans. The nine-count indictment names Wu Zhiyong (???)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 4, 2021

In fact, after the horrifying Sri Lanka terrorist attack in 2019, involving three high profile hotels, it was revealed that all three hotels had a guest checked-in with identical name and counterfeit National IDs immediately prior to the attacks. However, hotels also need to demonstrate robust methods of validating guest identity.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2021

comprised millions of confidential records including names, passwords, email addresses, passport numbers, national IDs, credit cards, financial transactions and more. What’s Going On. What Was Leaked? The data from FBS.com and FBS.eu We notified FBS of the breach so they could take appropriate action to secure the data.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft? Identity theft continues to be a growing crime in America. However, with technological advancements, preventing identity theft has become possible. What Are the 2 Main Types of Biometrics? IdentityIQ. There are two main types of biometrics: 1. Physical Biometrics. Retinal Scans.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2020

Upon identifying this potential security issue, we engaged cybersecurity forensic experts and initiated an investigation to determine what happened, what data was affected, and who was impacted.” Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest travel leisure company, discloses a data breach that took place in 2019.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

But offering the most aggressive payouts (“double what many of our competitors pay!”), ”), even when the customer does not spend any money, is exactly what attracts the most obnoxious advertisers on the web. Not that their goals are any different from any other scammers. Online tax services. Affiliates.

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