SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Incorporate additional authentication layers, such as one-time passwords (OTPs) or behavioral biometrics.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

Furthermore, even if all vaccinators were to act as saints, healthcare organizations are regularly breached by hackers ; criminals constantly seek to steal relevant data for exploitation in order to commit insurance fraud, Medicare fraud, identity theft, and other nefarious acts.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From the apps on our smartphones to chatbot assistant services, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives in both big and small ways. As AI becomes more sophisticated, criminals are finding ways to exploit it, particularly in the area of identity theft and misinformation. Let’s dive in. What are deepfakes?

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In this episode of the podcast (#166): Jay Budzik, the Chief Technology Officer at ZestAI, joins us to talk about that company's push to make artificial intelligence decisions explainable and how his company's technology is helping to root out synthetic identity fraud. Also: making Passwords work.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This includes enhancements to application controls, protection shield to vulnerable drivers, identity theft protection and a simple way to manage all passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. Password Managers. Users can store, generate, and edit passwords for both online websites and local applications.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

"This is true, not just for Snowflake, but for anyone using a third-party service via an authenticated session, that authentication needs to be using a credential stronger than just username and password." A password manager can generate strong and unique passwords for every account.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. AI-Powered Phishing Scammers have begun leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to make phishing scams more convincing and impactful.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

Although they both work towards a mutual goal, they exist at different stages of the identity-checking process and use different methods for identity validation. Identity theft and data breaches are ever-present cybersecurity concerns, with Check Point research showing that cyberattacks are on a 50% increase per week.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. Introduction The inaugural issue of AI-Cybersecurity Update set the stage for a broad discussion on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Introduction to Dark Web Data Markets The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that has become a major concern for cybersecurity, especially regarding dark web identity theft. In about recent years 9 million identities experienced identity theft, showing the urgent need for awareness and protective measures against these threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender Premium Security takes care of your personal information and online privacy with features like file shredder, password manager, anti-theft, privacy firewall, parental control, safe online banking, webcam protection, anti-tracker, and unlimited VPN traffic. for up to 10 devices on an annual subscription.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. AI scams are schemes in which cybercriminals use artificial intelligence to carry out fraudulent activities.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Potential consequences for users If the breach is legitimate, it could have significant security and privacy implications for OmniGPT users, including: Phishing and identity theft : Exposed email addresses and phone numbers can be leveraged for targeted phishing attacks and social engineering scams.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken these scams to a whole new level. Use a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Lack of access to security features, such as passwords for admins, may result in a data breach where unauthorized persons within the organization may access sensitive data and leak it to malicious insiders. Yahoo also recorded a breach that affected 1 billion accounts in 2013, where names and passwords were stolen.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

One account of the hack came from a 17-year-old in the United Kingdom, who told reporters the intrusion began when one of the English-speaking hackers phoned a tech support person at MGM and tricked them into resetting the password for an employee account. ViLE In June 2024, two American men pleaded guilty to hacking into a U.S.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Biometric data gained recognition as a critical aspect of privacy protection, with the European Union adopting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act to address privacy concerns associated with facial recognition and other biometric technologies.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These messages often link to fake websites or phishing portals that aim to steal your personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, and addresses. AI in Holiday Scams AI (artificial intelligence) has made it easier for scammers to create convincing, hard-to-detect holiday scams.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players. Use strong, unique passwords Avoid reusing credentials across accounts; use a password manager. Report fraud If you suspect identity theft, file IRS Form 14039 and contact IdentityTheft.gov immediately.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the contact tracing scams of 2020 similarly followed social engineering scripts that have been used in taxpayer identity theft schemes since the 1990s as well. A deepfake is a combination of Artificial Intelligence “deep learning” and that watchword of the 2010s: “fake.”.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

On a fraudulent page, they claimed to offer a service that allowed users to find Instagram profiles by entering their Facebook login and password. Emails with malicious links and attachments Password-protected archives In 2024, there was an increase in emails distributing password-protected archives containing malicious content.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Unfortunately, many are not secure because they are protected by nothing more than manufacturer default passwords readily available online. In all seriousness, the CISO shortage as well as many of the innovations discussed in this list of predictions will be increasingly powered by Artificial Intelligence. . The cloud will leak.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Malicious actors are also utilizing artificial intelligence to create and automate the spread of disinformation and misinformation, thereby shaping public opinion in unintended ways. Approximately 40% of the posts on darknet involve combo lists (usernames/email addresses and passwords).

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