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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

In August 2022, multiple security firms gained access to the server that was receiving data from that Telegram bot, which on several occasions leaked the Telegram ID and handle of its developer, who used the nickname “ Joeleoli.” The group then used their access to Twilio to attack at least 163 of its customers.

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Arnold Clark data breach leads to identity theft

CyberSecurity Insiders

A few days ago, the servers of car dealer ‘Arnold Clark’ were breached by hackers and the information of 1000sof motorists was stolen that can lead to identity thefts and online frauds. NOTE- Play Ransomware aka PlayCrypt is a kind of file encrypting malware that was first identified in June 2022.

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US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

Each faces two conspiracy counts and aggravated identity theft charges. If convicted, each defendant could face up to 20 years for wire fraud conspiracy, five years for another conspiracy charge, and two mandatory years for identity theft. Buchanan additionally faces a wire fraud charge. In January 2024, U.S.

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The Ultimate Guide to Child Identity Theft: Types, Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies

Identity IQ

The Ultimate Guide to Child Identity Theft: Types, Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies IdentityIQ Child identity theft is a significant problem in the US. A recent report by Javelin Strategy & Research, sponsored by AARP , found that 915,000 children, or 1 in 80, were victims of identity theft in the past year.

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A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group pleads guilty

Security Affairs

Noah Urban, a 20-year-old from Palm Coast, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft in two federal cases, one in Florida and another in California. “In the Florida case, Urban was accused of stealing at least $800,000 in cryptocurrency from five different victims between August 2022 and March 2023.”

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IDIQ Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack Joins the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Alliance for Identity Resilience Advisory Board

Identity IQ

Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries. Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries.

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A Personal Story of Recovering from Identity Theft

SecureWorld News

This was due, they said, to an unpaid, outstanding balance of $1,090 from the fall of 2022 with Charter Communications, the cable TV behemoth that also is known under the Spectrum name. citizens to report identity fraud, and here's what it had to say: 1. federal agency that handles identity theft complaints.