Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

This story is about the victims of a particularly aggressive business ID theft ring that’s spent years targeting small businesses across the country and is now pivoting toward using that access for pandemic assistance loans and unemployment benefits. For 2020, the company estimates an overall 258 percent spike in the crime.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Department of Justice announced that Swiss hacker Till Kottmann, 21, has been indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The DoJ announced this week that Till Kottmann was indicted for computer intrusion and identity and data theft activities spanning 2019 to the present. .

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. based NortonLifeLock Inc. “It’s disgusting, gross, and brand-suicide.”

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

These forgotten electronics pose a risk to our 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. Cybercrime is an online criminal activity that targets computer networks and devices.

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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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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

“This event did not occur at UPMC or affect the security of its electronic patient records or other computer systems.” Computer forensic specialists determined that the attackers gained access to employee email accounts for nearly three months, between April 1 and June 25. Far-reaching implications.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The security breach took place on October 21, 2022, when the internal security team detected unusual activity on its computer network. The attackers had no access to electronic medical records. LCMH’s electronic medical record was not accessible to the unauthorized party.” Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

Using managerial credentials, he swapped the SIM numbers associated with customers’ phone numbers into mobile devices controlled by another individual, enabling this person to control the customers’ phones and access the customers’ electronic accounts – including email, social media, and cryptocurrency accounts.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

, aka Baobeilong, aka Zhang Jianguo, aka Atreexp, both nationals of the People’s Republic of China (China), with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft was announced today. ” reads the press release published by the DoJ.

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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. I have personally witnessed several such problems.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2024

The virtual currency exchange received criminal proceeds from various illegal activities, including computer intrusions, ransomware attacks, identity theft, corruption, and drug distribution. Vinnik promoted unlawful activities carried out through BTC-e and was responsible for at least $121 million in losses.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. According to TGH, the criminals did not access the hospital's electronic medical record system. The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. It is thought to be the first computer virus. . years of probation.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

The Alliance tasked marketing company Interbrand with creating a palatable term that they could trademark because “Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) wireless communication standard 802.11 Your computer can communicate with your router through a WiFi signal (or a cable) even if your router isn’t online.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Healthcare systems store confidential healthcare information, patient' financial information, and other personal data hackers can sell or use directly for identity theft and other criminal activities. In healthcare, service availability isn’t just about the bottom line like it is for most other industries.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

Make sure the transaction is secure when you electronically send your credit card numbers. Keep your computer safe and virus-free. If possible, purchase items online using your credit card, because you can often dispute the charges if something goes wrong. ? Be wary of phone calls, emails and text messages from people you don’t know.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, sensitive information is constantly being shared and transmitted over various electronic devices and networks. It is important for computer users to encrypt their files and emails because they may contain sensitive information that could be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized users.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Also known as asymmetric encryption , public key cryptography is used as a method of assuring the confidentiality, authenticity and non-repudiation of electronic communications and data storage. To decode an encrypted message, a computer must use the public key, provided by the originating computer, and its own private key.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Also read: Database Security: 7 Best Practices & Tips Use better and unique passwords to protect your data from breaches, reduce identity theft, and better protect sensitive and personal information. Threats such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting ( XSS ) attacks can be minimized with techniques such as input sanitization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Installing a firewall on every workplace computer and tablet can protect the core of each hard drive from malware that may have been accidentally installed. Data diodes are another viable method of securing the network; similar to software firewalls, data diodes work less like an identity barrier and more like a physical separator.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

These breaches not only compromise patient privacy but also put them at risk of identity theft and financial harm. Hackers can lock down access to electronic health records (EHRs), making it impossible for healthcare providers to access vital patient information required for diagnosis and treatment.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

To answer those questions we invited two experts into The Security Ledger studio to talk about the evolution of the event and of the cyber security industry itself: Russ Schrader is the Executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and Angel Grant is the Director, RSA Identity and RSA Fraud & Risk Intelligence.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Amazon Technical Support Scams This one hits close to home for anyone who’s ever needed tech support for an electronic device or online service. ” Their goal is to convince you to grant them remote access to your computer to “fix” the issue. If you do receive such a phone call, just hang up immediately.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A threat actor had access to electronic patient record system of an unnamed French hospital, and the health data of 750,000 patients was compromised. An unnamed French hospital suffered a data breach that impacted more than 758,000 patients, a threat actor had access to the electronic patient record system of the organization.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2023

Phones may end up in police custody for any number of reasons — such as its owner was involved in identity theft — and in these cases the phone itself was used as a tool to commit the crime. ” said Dave Levin , an assistant professor of computer science at University of Maryland.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

I am a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, AccessNow, and the Tor Project; and an advisory board member of Electronic Privacy Information Center and VerifiedVoting.org. As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ambulances rerouted from ransomed hospitals, delayed requisitions and tests, and inaccessible electronic health records contribute to compromised patient care. Emsisoft's report makes a compelling case for the urgent need to ban ransom payments.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

Additionally, they may call pretending to be a company you do business with, like Amazon, or one that can fix your computer, such as Apple. Bad actors can then use this information for future medical insurance or identity theft schemes. “Microsoft'” Calls — Your Computer Has a Problem. COVID-19 Scams.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. Noon spyware (4.89%) moved up to second place, and Badun Trojans (4.61%) spreading as archived electronic documents moved down to third place. For example, throughout the year, we encountered the following scheme.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Fraudsters also sent out emails with promotional offers from home appliance and electronics stores. The links in such emails led to fraudulent websites that looked identical to legitimate online stores but stood out with extremely low prices. Beyond electronics, scammers also offered other discounted products.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The virtual currency exchange received criminal proceeds from various illegal activities, including computer intrusions, ransomware attacks, identity theft, corruption, and drug distribution. Vinnik promoted unlawful activities carried out through BTC-e and was responsible for at least $121 million in losses.

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