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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

The event is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other participating agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), AARP , and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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Identity theft is number one threat for consumers, says report

Malwarebytes

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. Change your password.

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Identity Management Day: Safeguarding your digital identity

Webroot

Imagine waking up one day to find that someone has stolen your identity, opened credit cards in your name, or even withdrawn money from your bank accounts. In our interconnected world, data breaches and identity theft are a constant threat, making it more important than ever to guard your sensitive personal information.

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Hackers take over 1.1 million accounts by trying reused passwords

Malwarebytes

Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. Besides listening to us telling you that you should not reuse passwords across multiple platforms, there are some other thing you can do. Start using a password manager.

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Marriott Breach: More than 500 Million Guest Affected

Adam Levin

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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Strengthen your digital defenses on World Password Day

Webroot

May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. This annual event encourages you to level up your password game and strengthen your online defenses. Did you know?

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Fidelity National Financial acknowledges data breach affecting 1.3 million customers

Malwarebytes

Form 8-K is known as a “current report” and it is the report that companies must file with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about. FNF is providing credit monitoring and identity theft services to affected customers. Change your password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.