Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. The report states: “For consumers, the issue of data leaks was prominent in the reporting period (2023).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Each faces two conspiracy counts and aggravated identity theft charges. Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At the end of 2023, malicious hackers learned that many companies had uploaded sensitive customer records to accounts at the cloud data storage service Snowflake that were protected with little more than a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The MOVEit vulnerability (CVE-2023-34362), first exploited in May 2023, allowed unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable systems. The MOVEit data theft and extortion attacks in May 2023 impacted a significant number of individuals and organizations globally.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

He told me what to search for in my web browser—Spectrum ID Theft—and to follow the directions; but he also gave me an 800 number to call and leave a voicemail (only option) and a fax number, which he said was the preferred method of communication. Isn't it 2023? citizens to report identity fraud, and here's what it had to say: 1.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2023

Tax-related identity theft is one of the fastest-growing scams recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, and they have now placed the onus on tax professionals to protect their clients by mandating that they implement policies to protect personal information,” said Scott Hermann, CEO of IDIQ. “We

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Identity IQ

APRIL 19, 2024

Identity Theft in 2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Scams IdentityIQ Throughout the past year, IDIQ®, a leading financial intelligence company, tracked the trends in identity theft and related scams through reports from its IdentityIQ brand. Download the 2023 IdentityIQ Scam Report Today!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) believes it has a preview of what lies ahead in 2023 after studying patterns in the second half of 2022. The post Top 5 Trends in Identity Theft 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Takeovers of social media […].

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

According to the data breach notification sent to the impacted individuals, threat actors had access to its systems between August 17, 2023, and June 15, 2024. The investigation identified unauthorized system access between August 17, 2023, and June 15, 2024. The company processes payments for merchants in the US and Canada.

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Identity IQ

MAY 17, 2023

This report explores key findings based on contacts from nearly 15,000 reports to the ITRC of identity compromises, misuse, and abuse from individuals across the country. An increase in identity thieves using driver’s license information to get fraudulent auto loans, open new bank accounts and cell phone accounts.

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SecureBlitz

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Read on for the Surfshark Incogni Black Friday deal for 2023. Do you worry about the risks of identity theft or your precious data being […] The post Incogni Black Friday Deal 2023: Unlock Ultimate Privacy appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. Hey, SecureBlitz readers!

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

US financial institutions see peer-to-peer fraud and other digital fraud as the biggest cybersecurity concern in 2023. It was cited by 29% of respondents in a survey by Computer Systems Inc. CSI), followed by data breaches (23%), ransomware (20%) and a breach at a third party (15%).

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

The Singing River Health System revealed that the ransomware attack that hit the organization in August 2023 impacted 895,204 people. At the end of August 2023, the systems at three hospitals and other medical facilities operated by Singing River Health System (SRHS) were hit by a Rhysida ransomware attack.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The cyberattack on Hospital Sisters Health System in 2023 compromised the personal information of 883,000 individuals. The cyberattack that hit the infrastructure of the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in August 2023 impacted the personal information of 882,782 individuals.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 23, 2023

Identity theft is an escalating concern that causes billions of dollars in yearly losses. As scammers […] The post How To Protect Your Online Identity In 2023 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. But it can also be dangerous for people who don’t know how to keep their personal data safe.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Acting Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Health & Human Services Melanie Fontes Rainer said about 140 million people were affected by large breaches in 2023, up from 51 million in 2022. Check the vendor’s advice.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We think the geopolitical and economic events of 2022, as well as new technological trends, will be the major factors influencing the privacy landscape in 2023. Here we take a look at the most important developments that, in our opinion, will affect online privacy in 2023. Some, however, raise concerns over metaverse privacy.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

T-Mobile disclosed the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers since February. T-Mobile suffered the second data breach of 2023, threat actors had access to the personal information of hundreds of customers starting in late February 2023.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

this tumultuous climate, it’s a safe bet to say that 2023 will be a year in which cybersecurity remains top of mind. Customer networks will become increasingly complex in 2023 as companies continue to move their critical assets to the cloud environment. In 2023, Microsoft Active Directory (AD) will continue to be a major risk.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 15, 2024

The incident appears to have involved a third-party bad actor that was trying to hack into data in late December 2023, with potential leaks of certain data in April 2024 and summer 2024.” USDoD said the data stolen from National Public Data had traded hands several times since it was initially stolen in December 2023.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2024

The AP says South Carolina paid $12 million to Experian for identity theft protection and credit monitoring for its residents after the breach. 14, 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published the results of a 10-year investigation into the identity of Rescator , a.k.a. “At the time, it was one of the largest breaches in U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

548 million credentials were exfiltrated via infostealer malware, highlighting the growing role of stealthy, targeted data theft in enterprise attacks. 70% of users whose credentials were exposed in breaches last year reused previously compromised passwords, significantly increasing their risk of account takeover attacks a 9+ jump from 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The breach was initially caused by a third-party malicious actor who infiltrated NPD’s systems in December 2023. This drives public awareness of the risks associated with identity theft. Related: Class-action lawsuits pile up in wake of NPD hack So what’s the connection? NPD reported the exposure of over 2.7 billion records.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2024

According to the notification letter sent to the impacted individuals, the security breach occurred between July 7, 2023 and October 15, 2023 and was discovered on March 25, 2024. “While there is no indication of any identity theft or fraud occurring as a result of this incident. The investigation remains ongoing.”

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2023

Data stolen and exposed in this breach may also be used for identity theft. Credit monitoring and ID theft protection services can help you recover from having your identity stolen, but most will do nothing to stop the ID theft from happening. OpenClassActions.com says the filing deadline is Jan.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

If the beginning of the new year follows the trends of the last, there’s a good chance phishing will spike in the first four months of 2023. Start 2023 off right with comprehensive device and identity protection. To learn more, visit Webroot Premium with Allstate Identity Protection. Product may be updated or modified.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

36% of respondents have been the victim of data loss, identity theft or digital fraud. •41% When asked if they have ever been a victim of data loss, identity theft or hacks related to a smart home device, 41% of US respondents said Yes.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. stole at least $800,000 from at least five victims between August 2022 and March 2023. 9, 2024, U.S. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

We spoke with our blog volunteers to get their insights into what best practices their companies are following, along with how you can get on a path to better identity management. Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In This can help guard against identity theft and help prevent unwanted access.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2024

Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS) revealed that the 2023 data breach following the LockBit ransomware attack impacted 6 million individuals. The investigation determined that threat actors gained access to the company systems between October 29, 2023, and November 2, 2023. ” reads a press release published by the company.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2025

In 2023, the ICO fined TikTok to the tune of $15.6M (12.7M) for failing to protect 1.4 Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. This isn’t TikTok’s first run in with the ICO. million UK children under the age of 13 from accessing its platform in 2020.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 , 2023 – IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2024

WebTPA discovered suspicious activity on its network on December 28, 2023 and launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor may have obtained personal information between April 18 and April 23, 2023. The company also notified federal law enforcement.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. According to a 2023 study by Sumsub , deepfake fraud attempts increased by 704% between 2022 and 2023.

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