The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This drives public awareness of the risks associated with identity theft. As a result, many people rush to protect themselves by subscribing to services that offer credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and fraud alerts. Governments can create a digital identity at birth to replace SSN in its current use.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 3, 2021

Identity and user authentication continue to be a concern for IT managers. It’s still entirely too easy to steal someone’s credentials, which is why identity theft continues to be a primary cause of data breaches. It’s time to take a closer look at alternative identity management and authentication strategies.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

How To Recover from Fraud and Identity Theft IdentityIQ When you find yourself caught in the web of fraud and identity theft, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. There are dedicated support systems and valuable resources in place to help victims recover from identity theft. All available proof of theft.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Fraud alerts and credit freezes Protect you from identity theft. Secure payment methods Ensure safe processing of financial transactions.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This attack underscores a critical lesson for businesses: even the most vital institutions, such as a city government, are vulnerable to cyberthreats. This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As of August 2023, it's estimated that around 40 million individuals and more than 2,500 businesses were affected across various sectors, including healthcare, government, finance, and education. Notable organizations hit include major financial firms, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Attackers now impersonate executives, government officials, and even family members to gain trust and manipulate victims.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This statistic should not be interpreted to mean that 74% of people believe the election will be “hacked” or that votes will be switched by an adversarial government—a scenario that has never provably occurred in the US. Instead, it may point to how people interpret “cyber interference.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. Identity-related attack vectors are a significant concern, with a substantial percentage of cyberattacks —often cited as over 70%—involving compromised credentials or identity theft.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Tax Identity Theft: A Comprehensive Guide IdentityIQ Tax season can sometimes be stressful even when things go according to plan, but what happens when you are the victim of tax identity theft? Here’s a comprehensive guide on tax identity theft, how it works, and what to do if you suspect it.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. 9, 2024, U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

But KrebsOnSecurity recently discovered that this is not the case with all federal government sites built to help you manage your identity online. After verifying my email address, I was asked to pick a strong password and select a form of multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

While verification and authentication are terms that are often used interchangeably, they are in fact two separate operations. 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. What is Identity Verification?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

SpyClouds holistic identity threat protection addresses these challenges by encompassing the full spectrum of an individuals online presence. By connecting authentication data, financial data, and personally identifiable information (PII), SpyCloud uncovers hidden relationships across seemingly unrelated accounts, continuously and at scale.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

commercial and government interests. “Indeed, about 80 percent of our economic espionage prosecutions have implicated the Chinese government, and about 60 percent of all trade secret thefts cases in recent years involved some connection with China,” he said. “We answer this question all the time. .

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 15, 2024

ANALYSIS Data brokers like National Public Data typically get their information by scouring federal, state and local government records. Identity theft and new account fraud is not a problem that gets easier to solve by letting it fester. Either way, review the reports and dispute any errors you may find.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

The fallout from this breach has the potential to ripple through societies globally, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. The implications of such massive data exposure are far-reaching, potentially impacting individuals, businesses, and governments globally.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 10, 2023

This is especially alarming for industries that conduct high-value transactions online, such as banking, healthcare, government, etc., To safeguard users’ identities and critical information, the government stepped in to enforce strict security measures. because a person’s most critical information could potentially be exposed.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The problem stemmed from an authentication weakness in a USPS Web component known as an “application program interface,” or API — basically, a set of tools defining how various parts of an online application such as databases and Web pages should interact with one another. .

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Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Why Are Military Members More Vulnerable to Identity Theft? IdentityIQ As May is Military Appreciation Month, a month-long observance to honor active service members and veterans, it’s important to note that serving in the military doesn’t guarantee protection against identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

According to court documents, Igwilo was charged in 2016 in the US District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston, Texas for “one count of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of money laundering conspiracy and one count of aggravated identity theft.” This only makes the entire scheme appear all the more authentic.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2019

All told, the government said this gang — allegedly known to its members as “ The Community ” — made more than $2.4 They face a fifteen count indictment, including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and aggravated identity theft (a charge that carries a mandatory two-year sentence).

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Spouses may request freezes for each other by phone as long as they pass authentication. But here’s one basic fact consumers should keep in mind about these lock services: Unlike freezes, locks are not governed by any law, meaning that the credit bureaus can change the terms of these arrangements when and if it suits them to do so.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? The demand for contactless engagements and remote transactions has propelled individuals, businesses, and governments to wholeheartedly adopt digital platforms.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Government assistance can be essential to individual wellbeing and economic stability. This was clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, when governments issued trillions of dollars in economic relief. Related: Fido champions passwordless authentication. The agency manually verifies the data and stores it in a government database.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

They use various methods, such as phishing scams, identity theft, credit card fraud, and other forms of online scams to steal money or sensitive information from their victims. Cyber swindlers can target individuals, businesses, and even government organizations, causing significant financial losses and damage to their reputation.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

How to Help Protect Against Identity Theft and Voter Fraud IdentityIQ Voter fraud threatens the safety of our personal information and the essence of fair and transparent elections. These can range from identity theft to illegal voting procedures. Tips to Help You Avoid Identity Theft and Voter Fraud 1.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 28, 2020

government and Fortune 500 companies. The hackers inserted malware into software updates that SolarWinds, an IT company, sent to government and private sector clients that use its Orion software to manage their networks. Monitor your credit report closely for possible identity theft. The attack aimed at the U.S.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

Your SSN is used to identify you with a wide variety of third-party organizations, from government agencies to businesses. Criminals who gain access to your SSN may use it to steal your identity, damage your credit, and access your financial accounts. When you request services from government agencies like the Department of Labor.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report advises organizations to deploy multifactor authentication throughout all systems and discourage password reuse. The combination of prominent media-reported mega breaches and less famous identity thefts have promoted the industry to adopt passwordless authentication methods.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

At the end of 2023, malicious hackers figured out that many major companies have uploaded massive amounts of valuable and sensitive customer data to Snowflake servers, all the while protecting those Snowflake accounts with little more than a username and password (no multi-factor authentication required). DOMESTIC TERRORISM?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

The ubiquity of digital identities and the dependence on personal information for online transactions make individuals more susceptible to identity theft and fraudulent activities. Thus, a robust identity security framework is essential to safeguard against these risks and ensure the protection of personal information.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Initial investigations show the type of information stolen varies between different individuals, but may include: Names Contact information (phone number, email, physical address) Date of birth Social Security Numbers Government-issued identification documents (e.g. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Some people also had their financial account numbers, driver licenses or other government ID numbers, and digital signatures also taken. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 19, 2023

Identity Theft and Ransomware Attacks: Between impersonation and biometric hacking, augmented reality (AR) and VR have made it easier for attackers to damage the reputation of users, says Aamir Lakhani, cybersecurity researcher and practitioner at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs. Disinformation.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

Last year, a staggering 61% of identity misuse cases reported to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) were the result of a prevalent social engineering scam known as an existing account takeover (ATO). You can better protect yourself by understanding the connection between social engineering and identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

The SEC will work with law enforcement and our partners across government to investigate the matter and determine appropriate next steps relating to both the unauthorized access and any related misconduct.” X offers other options like an authentication app and a security key. Usually this is as simple as scanning the QR code.

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