Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Key takeaways: 2FA can provide additional security to any account or system that requires user verification. 2FA conveys many security benefits for users and organizations but does have a few limitations. Types of 2FA 2FA requires you to verify your identity a second time after you enter your username and password.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Sets Security Standards for Logins A password manager allows you to implement various security measures, such as requiring strong, lengthy passwords with specific features. Control Password Access Multiple passwords must be managed for various accounts, which may be general or specific to user roles.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! SMS-based 2FA is vulnerable to SIM swapping and if you can avoid it, we suggest you do.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

.” CreditLock users can both enable multifactor authentication and get alerts when someone tries to access their account. Thomas said he’s furious that Experian only provides added account security for consumers who pay for monthly plans. “They’re allowing this huge security gap so they can make a profit.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

.” The exposed information may have included customers’ full name, address, email address, account number, social security number, customer account personal identification number (PIN), account security questions and answers, date of birth, plan information, and the number of lines subscribed associated with the account.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

A man from New York has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of computer intrusion causing damage. Working with another former graduate, he accessed the school email accounts of dozens of college students and stole private nude photographs. What happened? How did they do it? Defending yourself.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

A few days after that April 2021 story, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that an Experian API was exposing the credit scores of most Americans.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

By securing your accounts, including making your profiles private and sharing your posts with only a limited audience such as your friends and family, you can limit the potential for identity theft and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to information that puts you and your loved ones at risk.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

By securing your accounts, including making your profiles private and sharing your posts with only a limited audience such as your friends and family, you can limit the potential for identity theft and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to information that puts you and your loved ones at risk.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

These alerts can keep you informed about what’s happening in your bank account so you can respond quickly.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

Instagram confirmed it is aware of the problems that some users are facing, below an excerpt from an Instagram security advisory : “We are aware that some people are having difficulty accessing their Instagram accounts.

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