Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. But despite your diligence, there’s a form of identity theft that’s becoming increasingly prevalent and is notoriously difficult to detect — synthetic identity theft.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2024

Kootenai Health suffered a data breach impacting over 464,000 patients following a 3AM ransomware attack. Kootenai Health disclosed a data breach impacting over 464,088 patients following the leak of their personal information by the ThreeAM (3AM) ransomware gang. ” reads the data breach notification letter.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 The type of stolen data varies from person to person, likely because the data breach affected multiple agencies in the State. The breach also impacted several other departments. million people.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2020

On June 16, authorities in Michigan arrested 29-year-old Justin Sean Johnson in connection with a 43-count indictment on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The fraudulent tax refund claims made in the names of UPMC identity theft victims caused the IRS to issue $1.7

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Norton has multiple training videos and help articles for using the software, and it offers phone, email, and chat options for customer support. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring. McAfee Premium adds data cleanup features. It doesn’t specify which plans offer parental controls.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2022

A Michigan based American bank named Flagstar Bank has sent notification to almost all its customers about a data breach that took place in December last year. As of now, there is no evidence of data misuse or information sale on the web. The impact details are yet to be known. .

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2024

Stolen data included corporate files and personal information Nissan refused to pay the ransom and the cybercrime group published the alleged stolen files. The company added that the data breach impacted some Nissan customers, dealers, and current and former employees.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The State of Maine disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 The Government organization disclosed a data breach that impacted about 1.3 The security breach took place in the State between May 28, 2023, and May 29, 2023. million people after an attack hit its MOVEit file transfer install. million individuals.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2020

The US-based children’s clothing maker Hanna Andersson has disclosed a data breach that affected its customers. The US-based children’s clothing maker and online retailer Hanna Andersson discloses a data breach, attackers planted an e-skimmer on its e-commerce platform. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The personal information of 540,000 sports referees, league officials, and school representatives has been compromised following a ransomware attack targeting a software vendor for the athletics industry. The post Data of 540,000 Sports Referees, League Officials Compromised appeared first on Adam Levin.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

American retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories AutoZone discloses a data breach after a MOVEit attack. AutoZone disclosed a data breach resulting from the hack of their MOVEit Transfer installation. AutoZone is an American retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories.

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

million patients affected by a data breach. million patients affected by its nine-year data breach, first reported in 2019. The lawsuit also took issue with Dominion National’s breach notice, particularly as patients were not informed of the precise data accessed during the incident.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

In what could be one of the largest data breaches in history, personal information of potentially billions of individuals may have been compromised in a hack of National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based background check company. Keep all software and security systems up to date. According to a lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Do not install software when asked out of the blue, especially if it reaches you as an email attachment. Do not install software when asked out of the blue, especially if it reaches you as an email attachment.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

News agencies are reporting a possible second data breach using flaws in the SolarWinds software , this time with suspected Chinese hackers infiltrating U.S. Sources have disclosed another cybersecurity breach in the SolarWinds software that took place last year, affecting the National Finance Center, a federal payroll agency.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) has alerted the Maine Attorney General's Office that it is notifying more than 500,000 members about a significant data breach. TDECU is taking steps to address the breach and protect its members, including offering credit monitoring services.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

Dell, one of the world's largest technology companies, has just disclosed a major data breach that may have compromised the personal information of tens of millions of current and former customers. The breach went undetected for several months before finally being discovered in early 2023.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Two Samsung customers, who are being represented by Clarkson Law Firm, have launched a class action lawsuit against the electronics maker for the two data breaches it had in 2022. The post Samsung Sued Over Recent Data Breaches appeared first on Hacker Combat.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

NextGen Healthcare suffered a data breach, the security incident exposed the personal information of approximately 1 million individuals. Healthcare solutions provider NextGen Healthcare suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of informing approximately one million individuals.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. To secure them, make sure your devices are up to date with antivirus software and are password-protected. Do you want to make identity protection even easier? Discover Webroot.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2022

It's often a lucrative situation for cybercriminals, as sensitive medical data can fetch a high price on the Dark Web. Though not COVID-19 related, one of America's largest healthcare providers, Kaiser Permanente, disclosed a data breach affecting the protected health information (PHI) of more than 69,000 individuals.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

Data Breaches Data breaches are fairly common among cybercriminals who break into a platforms database and steal sensitive information like personal details, passwords and financial data. This can lead to identity theft and major financial losses. Keep software and devices updated. Enable 2FA.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2023

ITx began notifying potentially affected data owners on April 11, 2023.” ” reads the data breach notification issued by the company. The company notified law enforcement regarding the security breach and is offering free credit monitoring services for one year, through Experian, to the impacted individuals.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 27, 2022

The improper disposal of smartphones and computers is one of the most common ways for a nefarious character to access sensitive information that can lead to identity theft. This can help keep sensitive data off local hard drives and do more accessible work of disposing of your old electronics without worrying about lost data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2021

Jack Chapman, vice president of threat intelligence at email and data security software maker Egress Software, told eSecurity Planet that if what the attackers say is true, the breach could be one of the most serious seen so far this year. Data breaches continue to be a scourge of enterprises. million to $4.24

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 15, 2022

At least 69,000 people have been impacted by a data breach at Kaiser Permanente, a long-running managed healthcare consortium. The latest in a long-running series of healthcare attacks, the road to stolen data began on April 5 this year with an email compromise. The direct path to data.

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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. The additional 1.5

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

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. How Can I Avoid Identity Theft?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Both platforms are owned by the same company (Avast Software s.r.o.), Without that trust, why would you ever use software that requires so much data and access privileges on your device? The bottom line is I wouldn’t trust Avast with my personal data, and I don’t think anyone else should either. Let’s find out.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Due to this, we believe these cities are using the same software solution. PeopleGIS is a Massachusetts-based company specializing in information management software. This breach makes identity theft an especially dangerous risk because bad actors are more likely to succeed the more information they have.

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