Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide.

Consumer Protection 84

Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 84

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 21, 2024

Recently, I received a letter in the mail from a company about a data breach. The attacker had also accessed sensitive files and customer health data. However, this time it wasn’t my own data that was stolen. This data can then be sold on the dark web to identity thieves.

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Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Insurance 131

Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft IdentityIQ Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. Clearing up issues related to identity theft and fraudulent tax returns can be messy and significantly delay any tax refund you may be owed.

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Identity Theft Phishing Accountability Banking 105

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. What to do in the event of a data breach Check the vendor’s advice. Change your password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Identity Theft Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Passwords 118

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has hit the news headlines for becoming a victim of a cyber attack that led to data breach of over 57,900 claimant accounts seeking unemployment benefits. The post Data breach news trending on Google Search Engine appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Data breaches Engineering Identity Theft Social Engineering 145

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2022

SuperCare Health, a California based healthcare firm that deals with patients suffering from respiratory ailments, has posted a data breach notice on its website. Currently, there is no evidence that the stolen details were used/being used in any of the identity theft campaigns.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Healthcare Phishing 138

Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2019

Foxit Software, the company behind the Foxit PDF reader app, disclosed a data breach that exposed customers’ information, including passwords. Foxit Software, the PDF software provider behind the Foxit PDF reader app disclosed a security breach that took place recently exposing customers’ information.

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Data breaches Passwords Software Identity Theft 105

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

A compromised password can lead to identity theft and data breaches. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay. Avoid weak and common passwords like password123 or qwerty.

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Passwords Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches 52

Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

LifeLock Data Breach Compromises Thousands! Learn How to Help Protect Your Online Identity. Recently, thousands of Norton LifeLock customer accounts were compromised in a data breach. How Do You Keep Your Identity Safe? Why Use IdentityIQ for Identity Theft Protection? IdentityIQ.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Password Management Passwords 105

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. You’re cautious about sharing personal information, you regularly change your passwords, and you keep an eye on your credit report. What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?

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Identity Theft Accountability Risk Retail 111

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft.

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Passwords Accountability Identity Theft Password Management 145

Identity IQ

JANUARY 12, 2021

Identity theft has been around for a long time, and it continues to evolve and adapt with the times. When it comes to identity theft , you need to avoid believing misinformation and spreading it to others. Here are four identity theft myths to stop believing. Myth #3: Identity theft only affects adults.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Accountability Scams Banking 98

Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2024

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) tracked 1,041,312,601 data breach victims in Q2 2024, an increase of 1,170% over Q2 2023 (81,958,874 victims). The ITRC is a national non-profit organization set up with the goal of minimizing the risk and mitigating the impact of identity compromise. Change your password.

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Data breaches Passwords Identity Theft Phishing 126

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How Are Elderly Americans Vulnerable to Identity Theft? Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Estate Identity Theft.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Scams Cybercrime Accountability 98

Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2018

And now she’s celebrating a small but symbolic victory after a small claims court awarded her $600 in damages stemming from the 2017 breach. Vermont librarian Jessamyn West sued Equifax over its 2017 data breach and won $600 in small claims court. Others are following suit. billion in revenue last year.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Data privacy Technology 195

Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

Passwords have become a common way to access and manage our digital lives. Having a password allows you to securely access your information, pay bills or connect with friends and family on various platforms. However, having a password alone is not enough. Your passwords also need to be managed and protected.

Passwords 131

Passwords Identity Theft Password Management Antivirus 131

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2020

” reads the data breach notice issued by the company. “In limited instances, and only with respect to certain current employees, the unauthorized actor also used a piece of malware designed to steal login credentials and passwords,” continues the notice. ” concludes the company. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Data breaches Healthcare Ransomware Identity Theft 144

Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

On average there are three data breaches a day, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been notified you have been compromised in a data breach or suspect your personal information has been exposed, here are some concrete steps you can take to help protect your critical data.

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Data breaches Identity Theft VPN Passwords 105

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) disclosed a data breach, threat actors had access to sensitive personal and financial data. Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning customers it has suffered a data breach that exposed sensitive personal and financial data.

Financial Services 138

Financial Services Data breaches Identity Theft Banking 138

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Money transfer company MoneyGram has notified its customers of a data breach in which it says certain customers had their personal information taken between September 20 and 22, 2024. Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

Data breaches 121

Data breaches Passwords Identity Theft Phishing 121

Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

Vans says there’s no evidence suggesting any actual impact on any individual consumer whose personal data were part of the affected data set, but it does warn about phishing and fraud attempts which could lead to identity theft. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Data breaches Phishing Identity Theft Passwords 132

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

As is often the case these days, it turns out that the cyberincident was very likely a ransomware attack that included a data breach. Ransomware operators typically steal data from the compromised systems to use as extra leverage against the victim. Change your password. Check the vendor’s advice. Take your time.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Ransomware 122

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. Look for unusual activity on your phone and requests for password resets you’re not expecting.

Mobile 235

Mobile Data breaches Authentication Accountability 235

Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. .” billion passwords.

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Passwords Identity Theft Data breaches Password Management 104

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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Identity Theft Accountability Insurance Passwords 98

Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In their breach notifications filed with California and Iowa , ArbiterSports indicated they had paid the hackers to obtain “confirmation that the unauthorized party deleted the files.” . The passwords and Social Security numbers were encrypted in the file, but the unauthorized party was able to decrypt the data,” ArbiterSports announced. .

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Identity Theft Passwords Backups Encryption 246

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Customers are often unaware which payment provider is used by their online shops, so a data breach notice may come as a surprise to many of the 1,693,000 affected people. Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

Data breaches 121

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 121

Identity IQ

APRIL 10, 2024

AT&T Data Breach: How to Know If Your Information Has Been Exposed IdentityIQ More than 51 million people have had their personal information compromised in the recent AT&T data breach. The exposed data has been found on the dark web , a place where cybercriminals buy and sell leaked personal information.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Password Management 98

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.

Accountability 362

Accountability Identity Theft Hacking Insurance 362

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2022

Going deep into the details, CafePress’s former owner, Residual Pumpkin Entity, was storing critical customer data such as social security numbers, passwords and other account related info in plain text and not with any authentication. In Sept’2020, PlanetArt acquired CafePress from its former parent company Shutterfly or Snapfish. .

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Data breaches Retail Identity Theft Authentication 127

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms. The leaked data, which includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data, poses significant risks to the affected individuals.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Identity Theft Data privacy Risk 116

Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

If you’re still under the impression that hacking is restricted to hoodie-wearing individuals in darkened rooms, then you might be vastly underestimating the scale the data breach problem. . Last year alone more than 300 million consumers were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Cybercrime Data collection 98

Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Child Identity Theft: Types, Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies IdentityIQ Child identity theft is a significant problem in the US. A recent report by Javelin Strategy & Research, sponsored by AARP , found that 915,000 children, or 1 in 80, were victims of identity theft in the past year.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches Education 98

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Holistic Identity: The New Cyber Battleground Organizations have traditionally focused on securing individual account credentials, but SpyClouds research indicates that cybercriminals have expanded their tactics beyond conventional account takeover. billion passwords were recaptured in 2024, marking a 125% increase from the previous year.

Cyber Risk 113

Cyber Risk Risk Phishing Cybercrime 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal suffered a data breach impacting 58,000 customers, attackers gained unauthorized access to a server via GitLab flaw. US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal disclosed a data breach after threat actors gained unauthorized access to a company server by exploiting a GitLab vulnerability.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Accountability 97

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“Participating in the auction, you have the opportunity to buy more than 6.5TB of databases, internal logins and passwords of employees, a full dump of servers with emergency services applications of the city, access from city video cameras.” A judge issued a temporary restraining order to block his access to it.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Identity Theft Data breaches Cyber threats 113

Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2024

million people had been impacted by the resulting data breach. At first, Prudential said it believed only 36,000 people had had their data stolen, but that number has now been revised to 2.5 million in a new breach notification. Below are some general tips on what to do after you’ve fallen victim to a data breach.

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