Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

Each day people post a plethora of information to social media platforms, giving bad actors plenty of opportunity to steal personal data. What is Identity Theft? PII 101 Criminals looking to steal identities specifically target personally identifiable information (PII).

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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. Change your password.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Password Manager LastPass has warned about a fraudulent app called “LassPass Password Manager” which it found on the Apple App Store. While using a genuine password manager provides extra security, entrusting your passwords to an app that is a rip-off does not.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Did you know that more than nine million Americans have their identity stolen each year ? With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. By taking the right steps, you and your loved ones can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from identity protection.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 10, 2024

AT&T Data Breach: How to Know If Your Information Has Been Exposed IdentityIQ More than 51 million people have had their personal information compromised in the recent AT&T data breach. The leaked customer information dates back to mid-2019 and earlier. What Should I Do if My Social Security Number Has Been Exposed?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. How Do You Keep Your Identity Safe? Why Use IdentityIQ for Identity Theft Protection?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

Use a different password for every account If your password is breached on one site, cybercriminals can use that login information to access your other online accounts that use the same passwords. If you use a different password for each account they can’t do this.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

This unprecedented scale of data exposure highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in our interconnected world and the immense value placed on personal information by cybercriminals. However, the repercussions extend beyond finance, as this data can be used for various fraudulent activities, from identity theft to medical fraud.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

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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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

Passwords have become a common way to access and manage our digital lives. Having a password allows you to securely access your information, pay bills or connect with friends and family on various platforms. However, having a password alone is not enough. What is password integrity?

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan to Keep Your Identity Safe IdentityIQ Natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes bring chaos and upheaval. In the midst of extreme weather emergencies , evacuations, power outages, and destroyed homes, preventing information theft may not be at the top of your mind.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Marriot announced an enormous breach of the company’s reservations database that may have potentially exposed the personally identifiable information of more than 500 million guests. There are some basics when it comes to protecting yourself when your information is compromised, and they are simple. Follow the three Ms: 1.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another. 9, 2024, U.S. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

The availability of such a vast number of passwords significantly increases the risk of cyber-attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to personal and corporate accounts, identity theft, and financial loss. Protective Measures In response to this breach, password best practices are more important than ever.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

FNF is providing credit monitoring and identity theft services to affected customers. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Why Are Military Members More Vulnerable to Identity Theft? IdentityIQ As May is Military Appreciation Month, a month-long observance to honor active service members and veterans, it’s important to note that serving in the military doesn’t guarantee protection against identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

In the update, the company revealed the scale of the breach, saying: “Based on initial targeted data sampling to date, the company has found files containing protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII), which could cover a substantial proportion of people in America.” Change your password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This was revealed in a 2022 Consumer Impact report released by Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) on Tuesday this week. Astonishingly, most of the information steals cases where or are yet to be solved and surged to 55% from 30% between 2020 to 2021.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. Use a Password Manager. Identity Theft & Credit Report Monitoring.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 23, 2021

Choosing a security solution with multiple security layers protects you from new and existing threats, guarding your personally identifiable information and financial data from cyber thieves. Protecting you from online fraud and identity theft. Privacy and security during an online transaction are not a given.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

.” An investigation revealed that the incident involved some personal information of Vans’ customers. Corporation stated the hackers disrupted business operations and stole the personal information of approximately 35.5 Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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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. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your online accounts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The cyber attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, putting our personal information at risk. This mode limits the user’s ability to close the browser or access other applications, making it easier for hackers to obtain the desired information.

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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.” Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Why protecting your identity matters Imagine this: you’re building your credit score, applying for a credit card, or renting your first apartment. These milestones are crucial, but they also make you a prime target for identity theft and fraud. This is where identity and virus protection step in.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, disclosed an email hack of its employee email system, which may have exposed the personal information of thousands of patients. Only patients whose information was contained in the emails were affected. Don’t Respond Directly to Information Requests. Use Strong Passwords.

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Money transfer company MoneyGram has notified its customers of a data breach in which it says certain customers had their personal information taken between September 20 and 22, 2024. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) confirmed to TechCrunch that the watchdog had received a report from MoneyGram. “We

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 30, 2021

Once a scammer gets a hold of your personal information, they can steal your identity, steal your money and wreak havoc with your credit. How Scammers Use Your Information. If a scammer gets your personal information from a hacker, they may be able to issue fake credit card credentials in your name for their own use.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the HHS confirmed that it prioritized and opened investigations of Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group, focused on whether a breach of protected health information (PHI) occurred and on the entities’ compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

If the user had different passwords on Site A and Site B, the attacker would have been stopped before they got in to Site B. This is why we are continuously telling people to not reuse their passwords. If all your logins are hard to remember (and they should be), you can use a password manager to help you.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

7 tips to keep your online experience secure Protect your devices from malware Malware is malicious software designed to harm your computer or steal your personal information. Scammers often use enticing offers or promotions to lure victims into sharing personal information or clicking on malicious links.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2024

The company has also adjusted what information has stolen. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Set up identity monitoring.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

IdentityIQ Shoulder surfing is an identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. Unfortunately, you don’t realize that a person near you has a great view of you entering your login information. What is Shoulder Surfing? It’s your mom.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

In what could be one of the largest data breaches in history, personal information of potentially billions of individuals may have been compromised in a hack of National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based background check company. The compromised information is extensive and highly sensitive. According to a lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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