Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2020

An information technology specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was arrested this week on suspicion of hacking into the human resource databases of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in 2014, stealing personal data on more than 65,000 UPMC employees, and selling the data on the dark web.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

ConnectOnCall disclosed a data breach impacting over 900,000 individuals, exposing their personal information. The company disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information and medical information of more than 900,000 individuals. Federal law enforcement was also notified. concludes the notice.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

The gang claimed the theft of 2 TB of data. Compromised data includes full names, contact details, ID numbers, banking information, drivers license numbers, medical records and passport details. The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Attackers are not only encrypting systems but also targeting sensitive data, including Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as diagnoses, therapy records, genetic data, and Social Security numbers. Such was the case with Change Healthcare , which paid a $22 million ransom in March 2024.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Researchers have discovered a huge Google Cloud Storage bucket, found freely accessible on the internet and containing a treasure trove of personal information. Medical records including diagnoses, treatment history, test results and other medical information that should be private.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 6, 2020

The source, who asked not to be identified in this story, said he’s been monitoring the group’s communications for several weeks and sharing the information with state and federal authorities in a bid to disrupt their fraudulent activity. The now defunct SSNDOB identity theft service. info and findget[.]me,

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2021

military and government employees and giving it to an Islamic State hacker group in 2015 has been charged once again with fraud and identity theft. He’s charged with one count of aggravated identity theft and one count of wire fraud. A hacker serving a 20-year sentence for stealing personal data on 1,300 U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 8, 2020

The letters are intended to prevent identity theft, but many people are mistaking these vague missives for a notification that someone has hijacked their identity. My first thought when a reader shared a copy of the letter was that he recently had been the victim of identity theft. Bank to the applicant.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The personal information of over 10.6 Last summer, we discovered unauthorized access to a cloud server that contained a limited amount of information for certain previous guests of MGM Resorts,” the company said in an official statement. “We million customers of MGM Resorts has been published online.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The FBI warns that threat actors use malicious online document converters to steal users sensitive information and infect their systems with malware. ” Victims often realize too late that malware has infected their devices, leading to ransomware or identity theft. ” reads the alert. The FBI urges reporting to IC3.gov.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Among those was AT&T , which disclosed in July that cybercriminals had stolen personal information and phone and text message records for roughly 110 million people nearly all of its customers. AT&T reportedly paid a hacker $370,000 to delete stolen phone records. . million customers. He is currently in custody in a Turkish prison.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 21, 2025

Based on its testing and conversations with users, 404 Media concluded: GeoSpy could radically change what information can be learned from photos posted online, and by whom. When involved in a breach, a host of information could become available to cybercriminals.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

This story is about the victims of a particularly aggressive business ID theft ring that’s spent years targeting small businesses across the country and is now pivoting toward using that access for pandemic assistance loans and unemployment benefits. For 2020, the company estimates an overall 258 percent spike in the crime.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Each faces two conspiracy counts and aggravated identity theft charges. If convicted, each defendant could face up to 20 years for wire fraud conspiracy, five years for another conspiracy charge, and two mandatory years for identity theft. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

in April 2024, where he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft. Then the man conducted Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks by changing the information related to wire payments. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.” ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 26, 2020

At the height of his cybercriminal career, the hacker known as “ Hieupc ” was earning $125,000 a month running a bustling identity theft service that siphoned consumer dossiers from some of the world’s top data brokers. Ngo’s former identity theft service, superget[.]info. Secret Service.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2025

Nick received a very official looking security alert about a subpoena allegedly issued to Google by law enforcement to information contained in Nicks Google account. If a person had all these accounts compromised in one go, this could easily lead to identity theft.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 The law firm recommends individuals to monitor accounts and credit reports for identity theft or fraud.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 2, 2025

This wealth of information creates numerous opportunities for cybercriminals. Identity theft and account takeover: By impersonating customers using leaked support tickets, hackers can gain unauthorized access to accounts. Order numbers and product details (such as TV models). Payment methods (though no direct credit card data).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

A pop-up message or blank screen typically appears on a computer or phone, informing you that your system has been compromised and requires repair. Phishing emails may ask for personal information like a log-in or Social Security number to authenticate your account, or they may urge you to share your credit card payment details.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 74% of people “consider US election season a risky time for personal information.” Distrust in political ads is broad—62% said they “disagree” or “strongly disagree” that the information they receive in US election-related ads is trustworthy. The reasons could be obvious.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Two young men from the eastern United States have been hit with identity theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing bitcoin and social media accounts by tricking employees at wireless phone companies into giving away credentials needed to remotely access and modify customer account information. Prosecutors say Jordan K.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo was recently deported back to his home country after serving more than seven years in prison for running multiple identity theft services. One of the names of his identity theft services was findget[.]me,” He now says he wants to use his experience to convince other cybercriminals to use their skills for good.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

TB of sensitive data, including employee credentials, a full dump of servers with emergency services applications of the city, access from city video cameras, and other sensitive information. Now the City of Columbus determined that the ransomware attack compromised the personal and financial information of 500,000 individuals.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The personal information of 540,000 sports referees, league officials, and school representatives has been compromised following a ransomware attack targeting a software vendor for the athletics industry. The company has declined to comment on the incident outside of its initial statement. .

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your online experience, but they can also be exploited by cybercriminals to access sensitive information. Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. How Does Cookie Stealing Work?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Matthew Weiss, former football coach for the University of Michigan and the Baltimore Ravens, for almost 10 years accessed the social media and other online accounts of thousands of student athletes and downloaded personal information and intimate images, said prosecutors who indicted for illegal computer access and identity theft.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2025

Musielak warned of the rising threat of mass identity theft, fraudulent credit applications, and fake account creation, which are now more scalable with generative AI.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

These tools, designed to enhance user experience, may have transmitted personal information to third-party vendors like Google and Meta (formerly Facebook). The company pointed out that no Social Security numbers, financial accounts, or credit/debit card information were affected. added Atrium Health.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2025

A review was initiated to determine if any personal information was included in those files and to whom that personal information pertains.” The company advises staying vigilant against identity theft or fraud by regularly reviewing account statements and credit history for unauthorized activity.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Google said this week it is expanding the types of data people can ask to have removed from search results, to include personal contact information like your phone number, email address or physical address. “We’ll also evaluate if the content appears as part of the public record on the sites of government or official sources.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Payment provider Slim CD has disclosed a security incident that may have exposed the full credit card information of anyone paying at a merchant that uses Slim CD’s services. However, the company said the criminals only had access to credit card and other information between June 14 and June 15, 2024. Set up identity monitoring.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“Through Eurojust, authorities were able to quickly exchange information and coordinate actions to take down the infostealers.” Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft. ” reads the press release published by Eurojust.

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Adam Levin

MAY 19, 2021

Demirkapi believes this loophole may indicate cause for more general concern about the way Experian protects consumer information. The perpetrators were quickly apprehended before they could leverage the information. The information included driver’s licenses , credit card , and Social Security numbers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Daniel McKee stated the state had prepared for this and is informing impacted individuals. “Unfortunately, Deloitte has informed us that the cybercriminal released at least some RIBridges files to a site on the dark web. That is why we urge Rhode Islanders to take these five simple steps to protect your financial information now.”

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 18, 2021

T-Mobile is warning that a data breach has exposed the names, date of birth, Social Security number and driver’s license/ID information of more than 40 million current, former or prospective customers who applied for credit with the company. Data stolen and exposed in this breach may also be used for identity theft.

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