Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

Imagine waking up one day to find that someone has stolen your identity, opened credit cards in your name, or even withdrawn money from your bank accounts.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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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been a direct correlation with the rise of online activity, data breaches and identity theft. As many Americans’ personally identifiable information goes digital, it’s becoming increasingly vulnerable to hacks and theft by cybercriminals who profit from access to online accounts.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Does Identity Theft Increase During the Holidays? IdentityIQ As the threat of identity theft grows each year, helping safeguard your identity during the holiday season becomes more of a necessity. But does identity theft increase during the holidays?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many users reuse the same password and username/email, so if those credentials are stolen from one site—say, in a data breach or phishing attack—attackers can use the same credentials to compromise accounts on other services. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. What should organizations do?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mellen: This deal seems to be betting on the importance of offering a consolidated consumer security portfolio that incorporates identity theft protection, antivirus, and other security tools like VPNs. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing. LW: Anything else?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Take your time.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams IdentityIQ The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and… a surge in online scams. Holiday phishing scams are an ongoing issue that ramps up when folks are feeling the most festive. What Is a Phishing Scam? How Does Phishing Work? What Are the Types of Phishing Attacks?

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Check the vendor website to see if they are contacting victims, and verify the identity of anyone who contacts you using a different communication channel. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

Meanwhile the company says it has made strong progress restoring services impacted by the event and is prioritizing the restoration of services that impact patient access to care or medication. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Even strong security can’t prevent an account from being hacked if account credentials are stolen in a phishing attack, one of the most common causes of identity theft. In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. Web-borne malware remains widespread.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. January 28, 2020 marks the 13th iteration of Data Privacy Day. A Streamlined Data Security Strategy.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

“We also call upon the city to provide the necessary resources and assistance to any impacted officer who may become the victim of identity theft as a result of this negligence, so that they may restore their credit and/or financial standing,” the Protective League said.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We launched an investigation, with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists, to determine the nature and scope of the event. Potentially affected Individuals are recommended to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities such as identity theft and scam attempts. The investigation is ongoing.”

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

That is exponentially more expensive than other cyber events. Consider that the average cost for a ransomware attack against a business is about $4,400, and your run of the mill phishing incident weighs in at a much less hefty $500. So Isn’t BEC Just Another Form of Phishing? BEC has a home In the pantheon of ishings.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

.” Cybercriminals will attempt to entice their victims in multiple ways including: E-mails advertising hot-ticket or products that are hard to find on the market, such as event tickets or gaming systems. Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2023

However, you should worry more about identity theft since all the sensitive information stored on your phone is now in jeopardy. Gather personal information and commit identity theft. Scam those close to you through phishing. It’s also essential to have identity theft protection.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As shoppers seek the best deals in the run-up to major sales events like Black Friday, cybercriminals and fraudsters gear up to exploit this demand, attempting to steal personal data, funds, and spread malware through deceptive shopping lures. Shopping fraud and phishing Phishing and scams are among the top threats for online shoppers.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. A common example is phishing. population vulnerable to identity theft. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

This annual event encourages you to level up your password game and strengthen your online defenses. Password phishing: In a phishing attack, scammers will use emails, phone calls, or texts to pose as trusted businesses and service providers. World Password Day is more relevant than ever in todays evolving threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 22, 2024

Among the risks are an increased attack surface—stemming from the adoption of IoT devices, precision farming technologies, and digital supply chain management systems—and more sophisticated attacks leveraging advanced techniques like AI-driven malware, ransomware, and phishing schemes tailored to exploit specific vulnerabilities.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, offering financial information exposes players to scams, potentially resulting in identity theft. In this article, we look at some of the most common Fortnite scams, how to help avoid them, and who to turn to for family identity theft protection. What is a Fortnite Scam?

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Identity Theft: The high amount of PIIs (personally identifiable information) and private details exposed in the breach could allow a bad actor to easily pose as someone else and steal their identity. Though most email clients have methods to block spam and phishing attempts, they are not 100% effective.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2024

Similarly, the exposure of proprietary studio technology discussions could lead to intellectual property theft, compromising Disney's innovative edge. Unauthorized access to personal data can lead to identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities, impacting individuals who entrusted Disney with their information.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

The IAM Security Boundary Strong authentication is a critical component of modern-day identity and access management. Reduce identity theft from phishing and other social engineering schemes. Resistant to phishing. Phishing accounts for roughly a quarter of all data breaches, according to Verizon’s 2021 DBIR.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

Tom O'Malley , Advisor to The Identity Theft Resource Center and Founder of Frozen Pii LLC, has advice for keeping personally identifiable information (PII) secure, or at least managing PII if an organization you do business with is hacked and your identity is now at risk. Ticketmaster is a near-monopoly in its space.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Among other things, the revised Safeguards Rule requires: Planning and action to address “reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks” — in other words, protection against data breaches, data leakage, phishing, and ransomware. This includes having a plan in place for notifying customers in the event of a data breach.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Phishing Attacks Phishing remains one of the most prevalent threats in the banking industry.

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Google Security

MARCH 1, 2023

Enforce built-in protections against Phishing, Ransomware & Malware Chrome uses Google’s Safe Browsing technology to help protect billions of devices every day by showing warnings to users when they attempt to navigate to dangerous sites or download dangerous files. Getting started is easy. Reuse corporate passwords on non-approved sites.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

According to the developers, the app is aimed at helping users “form a worldwide community of citizen journalists, reporting and discovering local news and events happening around them.”. Look out for incoming spam emails and phishing messages. Who had access to the data? What happened to the data? Original post at [link].

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 15, 2022

From the breach notice: After discovering the event, we quickly took steps to terminate the unauthorized party’s access to the employee’s emails. Perhaps the attackers got lucky off the back of a mass-mail phish attempt. It’s not every day you manage to compromise an account with access to so much data.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 22, 2024

This alliance will elevate fraud prevention to a new level, helping government organizations, enterprises, and brands protect themselves from damage and safeguard their reputations from being tarnished through attacks that use phishing sites to target their customers.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud. A privileged access management (PAM) platform is essential for managing and securing privileged credentials, ensuring least privilege access and preventing lateral movement in the event of a breach."

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

If your data ends up there, it can be sold and misused by criminals, leading to identity theft, fraud, and a long list of other potential problems. This underground marketplace is a haven for identity theft, fraud, and other shady activities.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You may not have realized that now someone who has had eyes on your profile has identifiable information they can use for identity theft. Monitor Your Personal Information You can monitor your personal information – such as your name, address, email address, Social Security number, and more – with IdentityIQ identity theft protection.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 24, 2021

They may have plans to pocket your money, steal your identity or install ransomware on your computer. You can avoid phishing scams by ignoring inbound requests, like emails or phone calls, even if you believe it is coming from a legitimate organization. They might want the victim to provide personal information over the phone.

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