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10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection for Military Members

Identity IQ

10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection for Military Members IdentityIQ Identity theft is an evolving threat that can have particularly severe consequences for military personnel. In this article, we cover ten tips to help prevent identity theft, specifically tailored to the needs of those serving in the armed forces.

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FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week

Identity IQ

FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness and educating consumers about the growing risk of identity theft. So what is identity theft and, how can you protect yourself?

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My child had her data stolen—here’s how to protect your kids from identity theft 

Malwarebytes

She didn’t fill in her details to a phishing site. However, there are things you can do to prevent identity theft happening in general, some even after your kids’ data has been taken in a breach like this. This data can then be sold on the dark web to identity thieves. She didn’t download malware.

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How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft?

Identity IQ

How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft? Biometrics has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against identity theft. This article delves into the various biometric authentication methods, explaining how they work and how biometrics can help prevent identity theft. What are Biometrics?

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How to Protect My Business from Identity Theft?

Identity IQ

How to Protect My Business from Identity Theft? According to recent reports, identity theft is on the rise. Javelin Strategy reported identity theft resulted in an annual loss of $56 million in a mixed result of different criminal and fraudulent activities last year. Common Types of Business Identity Thefts.

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U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down on Scattered Spider Phishing Ring

SecureWorld News

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns tied to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group. As this case shows, phishing and hacking has become increasingly sophisticated and can result in enormous losses.

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Identity theft is number one threat for consumers, says report

Malwarebytes

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.