Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This is a tremendous blow to consumers who trusted their information would be safe, and represents a potentially life-changing situation for anyone affected since there is enough information to make virtually any identity theft scam possible. Follow the three Ms: 1. Minimize your exposure.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams. Using a strong and unique password for each web service, a password manager could help you. ” continues the experts.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. Other highlighted features are data cleanup, which sends requests to online services to take down your personal information, and text scam detection. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5 5 Core features: 4/5 Advanced features: 4.3/5

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Scams that Target Seniors. Here are some common examples of identity theft scams that can target the elderly: Medical Identity Theft. Impersonation Scams. Watch out for impersonator scams.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

From important resumes and portfolios to personal documents, your digital footprint needs robust protection. Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Protect yourself by shredding documents with any personal information, and, when possible, avoid sharing this information over the phone or via email. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. AI scams have become more sophisticated, making it harder to identify threats, and leaving more people vulnerable to fraud.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The phishing sites used a Telegram instant message bot to forward any submitted credentials in real-time, allowing the attackers to use the phished username, password and one-time code to log in as that employee at the real employer website. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Additionally, consider using encrypted cloud storage services to store sensitive documents.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Impersonation Scams. These range from simple to sophisticated scams to convince you they are genuine, in hopes that you feel comfortable sharing personal or financial information whether on the phone, via email, or text. Although BEC attacks may be targeted at business, they can also be used to scam individual people.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the most popular time for criminals to send emails targeting workers with funds-transfer scams is 9 a.m. One such group was caught with a list of tens of thousands of finance executives, which they were using to target the executives’ assistants with phishing emails and wire transfer scams. on a Tuesday.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

According to the document, 84% of roughly 4,000 surveyed professionals in the U.K. When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. What constitutes TMI? said that they post on social media every week.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Many organizations train employees to spot phishing emails, but few raise awareness of vishing phone scams. The voice message then tricks the user into connecting to a human agent who carries on with the scam, or it might ask the user to open a website controlled by the attacker.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. Tax documents such as W-2s and 1040s can be purchased for around $1.04, while Social Security numbers range from $0.19 Stolen data can then be bought and sold on the dark web.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! However, even strong and unique passwords have well-documented limitations and risks.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

If you need help creating a solid password, consider investing in a password manager. Shred Bank and Tax Documents. Shredding sensitive documents can reduce your chances of an identity thief getting a hold of your documents. Protect Against Email Spam and Computer Viruses. Reduce Credit Card Solicitations.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

Regular security awareness trainings, strong password policies, and multifactor authentication can also help mitigate the risks associated with phishing and scam threats. Cyberprotection action plan for SMBs Establish a policy governing access to corporate resources, including email accounts, shared folders, and online documents.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! However, even strong and unique passwords have well-documented limitations and risks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Better for Advanced Features & Integrations: Norton VPN Yes Yes Password Manager Through integration Yes Firewall No Yes Dark Web Monitoring Yes Yes Visit PC Matic Visit Norton Winner: Norton checks all the boxes for my picks for advanced capabilities and integrations. The password manager is available in all four plans.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2022

In 2018 I decided to give my kids an old Apple laptop to share, and I documented the steps I took to secure it. Install a password manager. A password manager is software for creating and remember strong passwords. Good ones also provide a safe way for users to share passwords with other people.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Malware and ransomware.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2024

Secure Physical Documents Store your tax documents, including your IP PIN, in a secure location like a safe, lockbox, or filing cabinet. Only share documents with trusted individuals, such as your tax preparer. Once you no longer need old tax documents, make sure to shred them before you dispose of them.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Specifically, they’re encouraging people to: Boost their password usage by using strong passwords , which are long, random and unique, and using a password manager to generate and store them. In the U.S., Protect all accounts that offer multifactor authentication (MFA) with this security method.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

Ensure employees use modern tools such as password managers to protect their online accounts. Train employees to recognize common scams attackers use to gain access. Additionally, consumers have the right to limit the use of sensitive information such as geolocation, health data, document numbers, etc.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Scattered Spider target password managers. That same month, a new ransomware group, RansomHub, began recruiting affiliates (see Figure 2).

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Scattered Spider target password managers. That same month, a new ransomware group, RansomHub, began recruiting affiliates (see Figure 2).

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It is worth noting that, especially in smaller businesses, employees are storing documents with personally identifiable information. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. The design was so close to the original that only the URL gave away the scam.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

The AI-powered scam playbook From generative AI (GenAI) phishing emails to deepfake impersonations of IRS agents, attackers are raising the barand the risks. These GenAI scams often promise to generate resumes, tax documents, or personalized advicewhile quietly harvesting personal information and delivering malware through infected PDFs.

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Errata Security

APRIL 29, 2021

Today, somebody had a problem: they kept seeing a popup on their screen, and obvious scam trying to sell them McAfee anti-virus. It starts with "search engine optimization" links and leads to an entire industry of tricks, scams, exploiting popups, trying to infect your machine with viruses, and stealing emails or credit card numbers.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2021

Today, somebody had a problem: they kept seeing a popup on their screen, and obvious scam trying to sell them McAfee anti-virus. It starts with "search engine optimization" links and leads to an entire industry of tricks, scams, exploiting popups, trying to infect your machine with viruses, and stealing emails or credit card numbers.

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