Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

. “While ConnectOnCall is not aware of any misuse of personal information or harm to patients as a result of this incident, potentially impacted individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspected identity theft or fraud to your health plan or insurer, or financial institution.”

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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. Buchanan additionally faces a wire fraud charge.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

in April 2024, where he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.” ” reads the press release published by DoJ. Mr. Ojelade was extradited to the U.S. He was sentenced to 316 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $3.39 million in restitution.

Scams 123

Scams Phishing Identity Theft Accountability 123

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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Data breaches Identity Theft Consumer Protection Data collection 94

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Consider extra security layers : Use additional protection like a VPN for safer online activity. Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft.

Identity Theft 124

Identity Theft Passwords Malware Banking 124

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The PSN breach exposed the data of millions of users, costing Sony $15 million in settlements and a year of identity theft protection for subscribers. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,Sony)

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“Additionally, Slim CD is providing impacted individuals with guidance on how to better protect against identity theft and fraud, including advising individuals to report any suspected incidents of identity theft or fraud to their credit card company and/or bank.” ” concludes the notification.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2024

McKee pointed out that even if the data has been stolen, it does not mean it has been used for malicious purposes, such as identity theft. “While this data has been compromised, that does not mean it has been used for identity theft purposesyet. ” continues the statement.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“To date, the City is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of your personal information for identity theft or fraud as a result of this Incident.” .” reads the data breach notification letter shared with Maine’s Office of the Attorney General.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Identity Theft Data breaches Cyber threats 113

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2018

.” Concerned that his own information was similarly exposed, Sheehy contacted Jared parent company Signet Jewelers and asked them to fix the data exposure. When several weeks passed and Sheehy could still view his information and that of other Jared customers, he reached out to KrebsOnSecurity.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

Potentially compromised information includes name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, medical information, and health insurance information. SRHS is offering impacted individuals access to credit monitoring services provided by IDX identity theft protection for twelve months at no cost.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

There is no evidence that any information that may have been shared with these third parties has been misused in any way. Moreover, the nature of the information that could have been collected would be very unlikely to result in identity theft or any financial harm. added Atrium Health.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2024

The organization notified law enforcement and launched an investigation with the help of a leading cyber security firm. “While there is no indication of any identity theft or fraud occurring as a result of this incident. City of Hope determined that the affected personal information included social security numbers.

Data breaches 125

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Banking 125

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

“The leak of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) poses a huge risk to both individuals and organizations, potentially leading to financial losses, identity theft, reputational damage, and increased susceptibility to cyber attacks,” CloudSEK notified relevant authorities and potentially impacted organizations.

Mobile 139

Mobile Identity Theft Cybercrime Cyber Attacks 139

Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

CJH) is alerting more than 36,000 UPMC patients that some of their personal data may have been inappropriately accessed as the result of an information security breach at the company,” the notice reads. “This event did not occur at UPMC or affect the security of its electronic patient records or other computer systems.”

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Data breaches Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Insurance 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2020

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Ardit Kutleshi and Jetmir Kutleshi face multiple charges, including identity theft, conspiracy to commit identity theft, aggravated identity theft, access device fraud, and money laundering.

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Hacking 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We remain available to answer any further questions and to provide additional information if necessary.” ” Softway Medical Group’s statement – Source Bleeping computer The exposure of medical data puts patients at risk of identity theft, fraud, phishing, and extortion.

Computers and Electronics 76

Computers and Electronics Healthcare Identity Theft Data breaches 76

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The information exposed in the security breach varied from patient to patient. You should also promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidents of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities. You can take steps recommended by the Federal Trade Commission to protect yourself from identity theft.

Data breaches 110

Data breaches Identity Theft Healthcare Insurance 110

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chinese national faces 14 counts of wire fraud and 14 counts of aggravated identity theft. Each wire fraud charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, with an additional mandatory two-year consecutive sentence for aggravated identity theft if convicted.

Phishing 132

Phishing Government Identity Theft Engineering 132

Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2025

Data Theft: Captures Google Authenticator screen content to steal OTP codes. Camera Access: Starts front camera streaming for potential identity theft or surveillance. Hidden RAT Mode: Can enable “hidden” remote access while muting the phone and displaying a black overlay to conceal activities.

Banking 67

Banking Mobile Identity Theft Malware 67

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Hospital Sisters Health System pointed out that they have no reason to believe that compromised personal information has been misused for malicious purposes. HSHS is offering free identity theft protection and credit monitoring to affected individuals.

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Identity Theft Healthcare Insurance 73

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The form contains employee’s information, including full name, date of birth, phone number, social security number, passport numbers, mailing address, and email address, Exposed data could be abused by crooks to carry out multiple malicious activities, including identity theft.

Data breaches 135

Data breaches Identity Theft Advertising Insurance 135

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

“This is not even Information Security 101, this is Information Security 1, which is to implement access control,” Weaver said. In July, identity theft protection service LifeLock corrected an information disclosure flaw that exposed the email address of millions of subscribers.

Accountability 278

Accountability Authentication Identity Theft Advertising 278

Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2025

PSEA is updating policies, boosting security, and enhancing monitoring to prevent breaches and strengthen data protection. ” continues the notification.

Education 63

Education Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance 63

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2024

Now, victims’ names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and medical information may be in the hands of criminals, putting victims at a greater risk of identity theft and other frauds.” ” reads a press release published by the company. ” concludes the notification.

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Ransomware 107

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

It can also be used by someone with malicious intent to impersonate school officials or manipulate children and parents,” said Vincentas Baubonis, Information Security Researcher at Cybernews. In the worst-case scenario, the leak might increase the risk of child abuse.

Identity Theft 141

Identity Theft Internet Internet Education 141

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

The Iranian hacker faces up to 20 years in prison, plus a mandatory two-year sentence for identity theft. “Concurrent with the unsealing of the indictment, the U.S.

Hacking 137

Hacking Identity Theft Social Engineering Accountability 137

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2024

. “The data accessed by the unauthorized person contained your personal information, including your name and Social Security number.” The company offers impacted individuals 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services provided by Experian.

Data breaches 132

Data breaches Identity Theft Hacking Ransomware 132

Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2019

.” The information exposed in the data breach includes the phone number, device type, device ID, monthly recurring charges, subscriber ID, account number, account creation date, eligibility, first and last name, billing address, and add-on services. ” concludes the letter.

Accountability 104

Accountability Identity Theft Telecommunications Data breaches 104

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

US Bitcoin ATM operator recommends users reset their login credentials and monitor accounts for fraud or identity theft. Users are encouraged to review statements, monitor credit reports, and place fraud alerts or security freezes with credit reporting agencies to prevent unauthorized activity.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Accountability 97

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

More than 22,000 users of Blink Mobility should take the necessary steps to protect themselves against the risk of identity theft. The exposed information could enable malicious actors to carry out identity theft, phishing attacks, unauthorized access to users’ accounts, and other nefarious actions. “In

Mobile 134

Mobile Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 134

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Exposed data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, including identity theft and phone call scams. The data accessed by the hackers did not include account credentials and full payment card data. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Retail Identity Theft Advertising 145

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2021

He claims the data was obtained by exploiting the LinkedIn API to harvest information that people upload to the site.” Data available for sale exposes 700+ million people at risk of cybercriminal activities, including identity theft, phishing and social engineering attacks, and account hijacking. Pierluigi Paganini.

Identity Theft 145

Identity Theft Social Engineering Media Hacking 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The City is also providing impacted individuals with guidance on how to better protect against fraudulent activities, such as identity theft and fraud. The post City of Tucson Data Breach impacted 123,500 individuals appeared first on Security Affairs. ” states the letter. . ” states the letter.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Cyber Attacks Hacking 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2024

Frontier Communications is offering a year of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft resolution services months to the impacted individuals. “In concludes the letter reads.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Telecommunications Cybercrime 101

Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2022

“We recommend that you remain vigilant for incidents of fraud and identity theft by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring free credit reports for any unauthorized activity. “You should report any incidents of suspected identity theft to your local law enforcement and state Attorney General.

Identity Theft 145

Identity Theft Data breaches Authentication Hacking 145