Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Teodoro ordered “to refrain from using AI photo generator applications and practice vigilance in sharing information online” At this time, it remains unclear whether the order was issued in response to a specific event or to address potential attacks aimed at exploiting the data collected by these applications.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Hermann’s deep expertise in identity theft protection, credit and financial education and leveraging data to implement scalable business solutions will immediately benefit Entryway as the organization works to create efficiencies through data collection to serve a greater number of at-risk individuals and families across all of its program markets.

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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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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

It is also not uncommon for firms in the healthcare vertical to symbiotically share various types of information with one another; private healthcare-related data is also almost always shared during the M&A process – even before deals have closed.

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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. According to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. billion individuals from NPD's database.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

From fraudulent credit card charges to identity theft, fraud can cause serious financial and emotional damage. Data collected by the Federal Trade Commission revealed that in 2021, […] The post Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Detection, Management, & Analysis appeared first on CybeReady.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 8, 2024

A major problem with this is that the company has no ties with the victims, so most of them will have no idea that their data has been made public. We have voiced our objections against data brokers in the past. This, while apparently some of the victims have already noticed the misuse of their Social Security Numbers.

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. Data breaches in the healthcare sector are particularly concerning due to the highly sensitive nature of medical data and patient records involved.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The CFPB issued orders to BNPL apps Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal and Zip to explain how they gather detailed information about consumers´ shopping behavior, fees, loan performance, users´ demographics, data collection and other elements of their business models. The companies have until March 1 to send the information to the CFPB.

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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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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

By requiring users to provide multiple forms of identification or leverage Passkeys for a passwordless experience, insurance firms can dramatically reduce the risk of unauthorised access and identity theft, enhancing trust and confidence in their services.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 14, 2024

The EFF argues that the bill will not stop the sharing of data but it will reduce online rights in a way that is unconstitutional. And it says the focus should be on the common practice of data collection in the first place, rather than single out one app.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

Should TikTok be breached, like many companies before them, your data can be obtained by hackers and scammers. Users must be better protected from the outset, and the only way to ensure that is to impose significant restrictions on data collection and usage by companies seeking to monetize or use it to their asymmetric benefit in any way.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Identity theft is the number one crime in America, a crime that claims an average of more than a million new victims every 30 days. A data breach can be a very costly event, and an increasing number of these breaches are happening at smaller firms. Keep data collection to a minimum.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2020 , the company harvested users’ browsing data, particularly data collected from Avast and AVG’s free versions and browser extensions, to be monetized through company subsidiary Jumpshot. Then we get to trust, which is my biggest issue with Avast.

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

The IP address was linked to the malware using data collected by CWRU, Malwarebytes, and AT&T.) Apple released a security update to protect users against FruitFly, Malwarebytes published a blog post with technical details about the malware, and the FBI knocked on the door of the house linked to the IP address used by the malware.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

It’s Data Privacy Day and when it comes down to it, most of us don’t know exactly how many organizations have our data—let alone how it’s being collected or what it is being used for. This may give them the right, or at least enough rights in their own mind, to sell your data to data brokers.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

] The security and privacy risk nexus of the IoT is especially manifest in connected cars, for which there is a tremendous amount of data that is collected, processed, and stored. This may include but is not limited to sensor data, voice recognition, driver behavior, conversations, locations traversed, and PII.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The threat data we rely on is sourced from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which processes anonymized cybersecurity data shared consensually by Kaspersky users. This report draws on data collected from January through October 2024.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”. “You also have to consider whether those cameras were positioned in such a way that they might have captured information on a medical chart, or even badge information from a hospital employee. Of course, for some institutions, this is not practical.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On the same day, the Colorado AG released a data security best practices guide, outlining key steps organizations can take now to ensure their security practices align with Colorado law. Key Takeaways.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

While effective, some users have privacy concerns about Avast’s data collection on user behavior. McAfee offers real-time scanning, web protection, and identity theft protection to secure your personal information. Despite this, its solid performance and no-cost entry make it popular among Mac users. Visit Avast 5.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Maryland Takes the Lead in Privacy Legislation with Comprehensive MODPA The Maryland legislature enacted two comprehensive privacy bills to limit how big tech platforms can acquire and utilize customers’ and children’s data. Maryland has taken one of the strictest positions among U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By centralizing fraud detection across multiple departments, the platform is better able to detect fraud attempts, communicate the proper alerts to the right personnel, and hopefully keep your data and money safe. As the volume of data collected increases, users may experience slower processing times than they expect.

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Spinone

JUNE 8, 2018

From identity theft to credit card numbers being taken away, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence play an instrumental role in establishing new standards for cyber security. While the potential of Big Data is vast, it might lag behind as a standalone tool to deal with hackers due to the enormous volume of data to analyze.

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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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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 15, 2024

It’s an apt analogy because the dissemination of so much personal data all at once has ripple effects for months and years to come, as this information invariably feeds into a vast underground ocean of scammers who are already equipped and staffed to commit identity theft and account takeovers at scale.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

A robust 75% said they opt out of data collection, as possible, and 23% have gone a step further, using a data removal service to help clean up any personal information that is easily found online. Elsewhere, 69% of people said they use an ad blocker for online browsing, and 75% of people opt out of data collection, as possible.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

However, this is not the only potential consequence of doxing, especially for cases of targeted data collection in which the attackers do not limit themselves to publicly available data sources but actually hack the accounts of a victim for the purpose of obtaining access to private content. Identity theft.

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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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

On the other hand, we saw the repeal of Roe vs Wade and the subsequent controversy surrounding female reproductive health data in the US as well as investigations into companies selling fine-grained commercial data and facial recognition services to law enforcement. One way to do that might be to insure yourself against data breaches.

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