Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Fraud alerts and credit freezes Protect you from identity theft.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm recommends individuals to monitor accounts and credit reports for identity theft or fraud. Customers can also place free fraud alerts on their credit files, requiring businesses to verify identity before extending credit. Victims of identity theft are eligible for a seven-year extended fraud alert.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released information on scammers impersonating the agency, warning the public that the criminals operate a spoofed website to trick consumers into disclosing financial information, with a tantalizing promise of instant cash.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Phishing emails and links: Phishing emails and links are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links that can install malware on your device. Regularly scan your computer for viruses and malware to identify and remove any potential threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (CFAA) The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) addresses unauthorized access to computer systems and data, criminalizing hacking, identity theft, and fraud. The act also covers various forms of cybercrime, including malware distribution and data theft.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A malware scanner and, given a sensitive enough target, a source code analysis tool are also recommended to find malware on your site and review your site code for possible vulnerabilities. For end users and consumers, protection against data breaches is difficult as we all now trust others to be good stewards of our personal details.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Identity theft will evolve: Stolen identities will fuel new fraud schemes, like creating crypto accounts in victims names. Secure digital identities: Broader adoption of services like Clear and ID.me could reduce identity theft and build trust online.

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