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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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. The hackers initially offered this data for sale on the dark web for $3.5

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

With copious amounts of data collected by healthcare facilities, cybercriminals often target such entities. Moreover, the healthcare industry collects unique data, known as Protected Health Information (PHI), which is extremely valuable. Identity theft takes on a whole new meaning when a bad actor gets ahold of your PHI.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Every year, up to 10% of Americans fall for a scam, which often leads to the exposure of their personal data, according to Legaljobs. Identity theft also affects around 1.4 Staying safe on the internet means knowing what privacy data is and how to help protect your personal information. Why Is Data Privacy Important?

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

This was exactly the technique used for the Twitter hack in the summer of 2020. They then targeted 130 Twitter accounts – Tweeting from 45, accessing the DM inbox of 36, and downloading the Twitter Data of 7. Identity theft. One result of doxing aimed at an individual employee may also be theft of their identity.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Bots can collect valuable data from user interactions, which can be analyzed to gain insights into customer preferences and behaviors. At the same time, it creates a major risk in terms of data protection, as the data collected from users may reveal sensitive information due to personalized interactions.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., And businesses like web performance company Cloudflare and identity and access management provider Okta were also reportedly using Verkada cameras in their respective work environments.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

He was rumored to have hacked into his high school’s computer system, although those rumors were never confirmed. Brown regarding nanoparticle behavior, assisting with software to visualize the behavior in 3D. However, Durachinsky was frequently in trouble for his other computing activities. The FBI found a laptop in Durachinsky’s room.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Identity Verification: From Blockchain to Biometrics IdentityIQ Identity verification is a security tool that can help protect individuals and organizations from digital threats, identity theft, and more by limiting access only to authorized persons. Lack of user control over data.

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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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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

Those risks include: Fraud, spam or virus attacks Falling prey to online scams, resulting in data or identity theft Potential for negative comments from employees about the organisation Legal consequences if employees use these sites to view or distribute objectionable, illicit or offensive material.

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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. The cybercrooks might also use the data to contact their victims later, staging a more convincing swindle. Scammers created a page on the telegra.ph

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Devices like Apple Vision Pro and Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses highlighted similar concerns around data collection, biometric privacy, environmental mapping and bystanders’ consent. As a result, discussions surrounding these technologies often merged with those about AR and VR devices, which saw more tangible development.

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