Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

What Are the Risks of a Data Breach? IdentityIQ In a society dominated by digital interconnectedness, the risks associated with data breaches loom over individuals, businesses, and society at large. What Is a Data Breach?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios. That attack, which resulted in an $18.5

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million settlement in a multi-state investigation of the data breach that the company suffered in 2014. million settlement over the 2014 data breach. In 2014, Home Depot revealed that the data breach impacted 56 million customers across the US and Canada. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data breach).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The passwords are said to have been protected by “weak encryption”, an absolute security no-no. Passwords that are secured using a properly configured password hashing function—such as bcrypt or scrypt —take so long to crack that they are essentially useless to attackers, even if they are leaked.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. The additional 1.5

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

. “He stands accused of hacking into corporate accounts and stealing critical information, which allegedly enabled the group to access multi-million-dollar funds,” Murcia Today wrote. ” The cybercrime-focused Twitter/X account vx-underground said the U.K. A Scattered Spider phishing lure sent to Twilio employees.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2022

In an email sent to its users, Plex has revealed that a cybercriminal accessed some customer data, including emails and encrypted passwords. We immediately began an investigation and it does appear that a third-party was able to access a limited subset of data that includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage practices. The number represents a significant portion of the world's online user base, raising concerns about the security of countless online accounts across various platforms.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The threat actor was also able to copy a backup of customer vault data from the encrypted storage container which is stored in a proprietary binary format that contains both unencrypted data, such as website URLs, as well as fully-encrypted sensitive fields such as website usernames and passwords, secure notes, and form-filled data.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If data is involved, threat actors want to get their hands on it and exploit it. Some notable cyber incidents in the past half-decade include: McDonald's (2021): The fast-food giant suffered a data breach that exposed customer and employee information in South Korea and Taiwan. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The Home Depot recently reached a multi-state agreement which settles an investigation into a 2014 data breach. The data breach compromised payment card information of roughly 40 million customers. The Home Depot data breach and agreement. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. Of the $17.5

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

MC2 Data gathers publicly available data to provide decision makers with information whether someone can rent a house, work at their firm, or be granted a loan. The data is usually gathered from online sources like criminal records, employment history, family data, and contact details. Change your password.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One area where best practices have evolved significantly over the past twenty years is password security best practices. For years, users were forced to create complex passwords containing a mix of uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters. to see where credentials may be reused and relied upon solely to gain access.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The more devices, digital apps and online accounts you use, the more efficient and convenient your life becomes. Your devices are constantly collecting your personal data to fine-tune your user experience. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 3,205 data compromises in 2023.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The FBI is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals were able to steal patients’ records from a Las Vegas plastic surgeon’s office, and then post the details online which included nude photos. They sent the data, along with the nude photos, to family and friends through patients’ email accounts.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In our digitally connected world, apps and online accounts can make our lives much more convenient. Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. In one recent data breach, 2.9 Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches. Change passwords regularly. Inventory your sensitive data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations with weak cybersecurity have been severely punished with cyber-attacks, data breaches, and huge losses in the past. According to Varonis and RiskBased, over 4 billion records were illegally accessed through data breaches in 2019. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

2 64% of Americans have experienced a data breach. 3 95% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error. Surfing the web and using public Wi-Fi networks often lack security, giving hackers a prime opportunity to snatch your data. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, making it unreadable to hackers.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

However, this trend also introduces significant data security risks that cannot be overlooked. The distributed nature of global talent outsourcing exposes organizations to potential vulnerabilities, ranging from unauthorized access and data breaches to intellectual property theft and compliance violations.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Qilin ransomware group listed CODAC Behavioral Healthcare Within the stolen data, Malwarebytes Labs noticed financial information, pictures of ID cards, a list of staff members—including their Social Security Numbers (SSNs)—and healthcare cards. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Set-up 2-factor authentication.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

From backing up family photos to managing extensive business databases, cloud storage solutions are widely adopted due to their cost-effectiveness, scalability, and convenience. Data breaches and unauthorized access can lead to significant financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. GDPR, HIPAA).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. million is the cost of a data breach representing an increase of 2.6% Weak Passwords The frequency of repeating a password for multiple accounts is greater than keeping multiple passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Use certificates.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Defining Data Privacy Data privacy refers to the practices and policies in place to help ensure sensitive personal information, such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs), credit card details, bank account information, and medical records, is handled responsibly.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

This means companies have to be proactive and instill the right habits, which often means resisting the bad habits that lead to millions of successful cyberattacks every year – from the use of generic and easy-to-crack account credentials to the willingness to click on suspicious links and attachments in emails from untrusted sources.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Prevent Data Breaches. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) has posted a breach notification in which it discloses that a ransomware attack successfully encrypted internal data servers. Notification letters were mailed on August 23, 2023 to all individuals who were impacted by this data breach. Change your password. Take your time.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2024

And recently the FBI announced it had over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys in its possession, allowing it to help victims to recover data encrypted by the gang in past attacks. Back to the data, it’s good news it appears not to be from the Federal Reserve. Change your password. Check the vendor’s advice.

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