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Fabricated Voice Used in Financial Fraud

Schneier on Security

This seems to be an identity theft first : Criminals used artificial intelligence-based software to impersonate a chief executive's voice and demand a fraudulent transfer of €220,000 ($243,000) in March in what cybercrime experts described as an unusual case of artificial intelligence being used in hacking.

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The Silent Breach: How E-Waste Fuels Cybercrime

SecureWorld News

In today's digital world, cybercrime is a threat to our private data and security. And with Americans owning an average of 24 electronic items in their homes , neglecting to dispose of these items correctly is putting individuals at significant risk of cybercrime. What is cybercrime?

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You Can Now Ask Google to Remove Your Phone Number, Email or Address from Search Results

Krebs on Security

In a blog post on Wednesday , Google’s Michelle Chang wrote that the company’s expanded policy now allows for the removal of additional information that may pose a risk for identity theft, such as confidential log-in credentials, email addresses and phone numbers when it appears in Search results.

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Cybercrime and Fraud on the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic

Identity IQ

During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a direct correlation with the rise of online activity, data breaches and identity theft. As many Americans’ personally identifiable information goes digital, it’s becoming increasingly vulnerable to hacks and theft by cybercriminals who profit from access to online accounts.

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BrandPost: Aligning security and business strategies

CSO Magazine

Looking at history, this does not bode well for levels of cybercrime. However, there is some evidence that macroeconomic conditions can impact cybercrime. In times of economic downturn, for example, cybercrime may increase as people turn to illegal activities to make money. To read this article in full, please click here

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Audi Got Hacked: What Cybercrimals Do with Your Information and How to Protect It

Identity IQ

If you are a victim of a data breach, you are at greater risk of identity theft. A credit report and identity theft monitoring service can monitor your personal data with the credit bureaus along with scour the internet and dark web to see if your information is at risk. Initiate a fraud alert.

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Is Identity Theft Protection Tax Deductible?

Identity IQ

Is Identity Theft Protection Tax Deductible? IdentityIQ Identity theft protection, a crucial defense against the growing threat of cybercrime , has become increasingly recognized as a valuable investment in safeguarding personal information. What Is Identity Theft Protection?