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Tax Season = Prime Time for Scammers — Here’s How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

These red flags can lead to everything from identity theft to being misled into claiming tax credits for which theyre not entitled. These messages often contain links to fraudulent websites that mimic legitimate platforms, tricking individuals into entering sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and bank account details.

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News alert: SpyCloud operationalizes darknet data, pioneers shift to holistic identity threat protection

The Last Watchdog

Identity security vendors have focused narrowly on securing corporate accounts, leaving organizations vulnerable to cybercriminals exploiting the broader identity exposures of employees, consumers, and suppliers.

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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Enable 2FA.

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July 2024 ransomware attack on the City of Columbus impacted 500,000 people

Security Affairs

“The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. ” reads the update published by the City.

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GUEST ESSAY: The Top 5 online privacy and data security threats faced by the elderly

The Last Watchdog

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. Ever present threats. Identity-theft. Perhaps elderly folks who haven’t spent a lot of time online are easier to deceive.

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9 tips to protect your family against identity theft and credit and bank fraud

Webroot

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. By taking the right steps, you and your loved ones can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from identity protection. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Is your whole digital life protected? 4 ways to address common vulnerabilities

Webroot

Cyber threats. Identity theft. As more aspects of our lives move online and digital devices proliferate, staying safe from threats has become more important than ever. ” Check which third-party apps have access to your account and remove those you no longer use. Online profiling. Financial fraud.