Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2024

Matthew David Keirans, a 58-year-old former hospital employee has pleaded guilty to assuming another man’s identity since 1988. He was convicted of one count of making a false statement to a National Credit Union Administration insured institution and one count of aggravated identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The NPD data breach puts millions at risk of identity theft. In this video, our cybersecurity specialist will walk you through key steps to protect yourself — like checking your credit and freezing your accounts. Act now to secure your identity! Read more: 2.9

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. Set up identity monitoring : This alerts you if you or your family’s information is being traded online, and helps you recover afterwards.

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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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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Change Healthcare’s breach notification letter offers recipients two years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services from a company called IDX. The FBI did not respond to a request for comment. In the section of the missive titled “Why did this happen?,” Last month, Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 2, 2025

According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the hack was made possible by a set of stolen credentials compromised in 2021. Identity theft and account takeover: By impersonating customers using leaked support tickets, hackers can gain unauthorized access to accounts. How can malicious actors exploit this?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The following defendants are charged by a federal grand jury indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy, and one count of aggravated identity theft: Ahmed Hossam Eldin Elbadawy, 23, a.k.a. "AD," This case highlights the critical role of employee awareness and robust cybersecurity measures.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sensitive Data Theft and Exposure: Cybercriminals have reportedly stolen up to 120 TB of data in 2024 from healthcare providers alone. This stolen data is often exposed on both the clear and dark web, heightening risks of identity theft and further perpetuating cybercrime.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries. Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 6, 2020

In June, KrebsOnSecurity was contacted by a cybersecurity researcher who discovered that a group of scammers was sharing highly detailed personal and financial records on Americans via a free web-based email service that allows anyone who knows an account’s username to view all email sent to that account — without the need of a password.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2024

” The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have been investigating the incident since late spring, but admitted that there are still many unanswered questions, including the extent of the breach itself. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo was recently deported back to his home country after serving more than seven years in prison for running multiple identity theft services. One of the names of his identity theft services was findget[.]me,” He now says he wants to use his experience to convince other cybercriminals to use their skills for good.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, protecting your identity from real-time threats is more critical than ever. As a cybersecurity expert, I’ve seen an evolving spectrum of threats that go far beyond traditional identity theft.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

ConnectOnCall hired cybersecurity experts, took its product offline, and began restoring it in a secure environment. The company notified law enforcement and started notifying impacted individuals offering them identity and credit monitoring services. Federal law enforcement was also notified.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 21, 2025

We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. When involved in a breach, a host of information could become available to cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2024

All in all, if a group of cybercriminals finds data like that they can deploy all sorts of schemes to defraud the people whose information they found—ranging from phishing mails that look convincing because they include personal information, to identity theft.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

Upon discovery of this incident, Wolf Haldenstein promptly took steps to secure its network and engaged a specialized cybersecurity firm to investigate the nature and scope of the incident. The law firm recommends individuals to monitor accounts and credit reports for identity theft or fraud.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The cybersecurity firm’s recommendations for malware victims are: Consult an expert : For thorough malware removal and system security, seek professional help if needed. Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Matthew Weiss, former football coach for the University of Michigan and the Baltimore Ravens, for almost 10 years accessed the social media and other online accounts of thousands of student athletes and downloaded personal information and intimate images, said prosecutors who indicted for illegal computer access and identity theft.

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

And there is no guarantee that the scammer’s knowledge about you is limited to just what was needed in order to make the particular purchase about which you are aware – so be sure to notify the marketplace from which the items were shipped, and, be sure to stay vigilant about identity theft.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The compromised data often included personal identifiable information (PII), health records, and financial data, leaving millions of individuals vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. The MOVEit incident really highlights one of the soft underbellies of cybersecurity: insecure third-party software tools.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 27, 2025

Not every identity theft story is as life-altering as this. We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identity Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect yourand your family’spersonal information by using identity protection.

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Adam Levin

MAY 19, 2021

The issue was first reported by the cybersecurity site KrebsOnSecurity. . Use a VPN that you pay for: Having a VPN can make it much harder to steal your data and prevent identity theft. Manage the damage: If your identity or data have been stolen, act quickly. The company has suffered data breaches in the past. .

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Military personnel face unique cybersecurity threats, including targeted identity theft from foreign adversaries. The post Essential Steps for Military Members to Protect Against Identity Theft appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

These scams take advantage of seniors’ lack of computer and cybersecurity knowledge. Identity-theft. Identity theft can happen online, over the phone, or without the victim’s knowledge by stealing the victim’s information. They can either use the data to charge the services or steal the cash.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. IOCs Download sites: dualcorps[.]fr fr leyamor[.]com com crystalsiege[.]com com crystalsiege[.]online

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

According to new research from Malwarebytes, people see this election season as a particularly risky time for their online privacy and cybersecurity. The electoral process is (forgive us) a lot like cybersecurity: It scares people, it’s hopelessly baroque, and, through a lack of participation, it can produce unwanted results.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2025

SpyClouds data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and successful phishes also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Customers include seven of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agencies worldwide.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. ” reported Tech Crunch. .”

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

But what about cybersecurity? While quantum power poses risks to traditional encryption, it also opens the door to revolutionary cybersecurity advancements that could redefine how we protect data, detect threats, and secure critical infrastructure.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. For over 25 years, Webroot has been on the front lines of cybersecurity, protecting millions of people and businesses from evolving threats. But as technology advances, so do the threats.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With the recovery code, the criminals not only have access to the targets Gmail but also to a lot of services, which could even result in identity theft. We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identity Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2025

We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection. But if the end-result is a platform with less offensive content, then thats a good thing.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. Related: Leveraging employees as human sensors. Cybercriminals often target the young.

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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. There is little doubt that high-profile breaches like this will persist.

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