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Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The security breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the company discovered the incident only on April 18, 2024, and has only now disclosed it due to the complexity of the digital forensic investigation. million individuals.

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Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams

Identity IQ

This investigation has revealed these banks have collectively denied reimbursement of more than $880 million worth of reportedly fraudulent Zelle transactions between 2021 and 2023. As online payment scams become increasingly prevalent, victims have raised significant concerns about consumer protection and financial security.

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IdentityIQ Releases Report on Newest Scams to Target Your Identity

Identity IQ

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

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Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The security breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the company discovered the incident only on April 18, 2024, and has only now disclosed it due to the complexity of the digital forensic investigation. million individuals.

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US State Privacy Update: Colorado AG Identifies CPA Rulemaking Topics and Releases Data Security Best Practices Guidance

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Below we detail these developments, and provide two takeaways for organizations planning for CPA compliance in 2023. The CPA, which provides Colorado residents broad new rights over how their data is collected and used by covered organizations, takes effect on July 1, 2023. CPA Background. CPA Rulemaking Process Overview.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

Identity theft will evolve: Stolen identities will fuel new fraud schemes, like creating crypto accounts in victims names. Secure digital identities: Broader adoption of services like Clear and ID.me could reduce identity theft and build trust online. Growing patchwork of U.S.