Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Together for a Better Internet: Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025 andrew.gertz@t Tue, 02/11/2025 - 14:57 At a time when technology is integral to our lives, Safer Internet Day (SID) has never been more relevant. These measures align perfectly with the spirit of Safer Internet Day. With an estimated 5.8

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Identity IQ

MARCH 18, 2024

How Oversharing Content About Your Kids (“Sharenting”) Can Lead to Identity Theft IdentityIQ Snapping a photo of your kids and sharing it on social media may seem like a harmless act. But posting photos, videos, and other information about your child online leaves them vulnerable to identity theft.

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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? If a criminal has enough of these elements, they can quickly be used in identity theft. Child identity theft: Using a juvenile’s PII to commit fraud.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Contacting victims initially on social media, dating apps, email, or messaging apps, the scammers later move their interactions to more private channels like scammer-controlled accounts on crypto apps or scam websites masquerading as investment platforms. Despite their location, the targets of the scams can be found all over the globe.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

What is Internet Safety Month? Each June, the online safety community observes Internet Safety Month as a time to reflect on our digital habits and ensure we’re taking the best precautions to stay safe online. These can lead to financial loss, identity theft, or installation of malware.

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Hot for Security

MAY 20, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been providing the public with reliable cybercrime reporting systems for 20 years. In that time, the IC3 has developed into a go-to platform for victims of fraud, online scams, identity theft, and other cyber-related crimes that have inflicted losses of over $10 billion.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tips to Help Avoid Internet Fraud IdentityIQ Today, where the internet plays a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to be vigilant and proactive in helping protect yourself from internet fraud. Continue reading to learn how help to protect yourself from the dangers of internet fraud.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2020

A federal fraud investigator who spoke with KrebsOnSecurity on condition of anonymity said many states simply don’t have enough controls in place to detect patterns that might help better screen out fraudulent unemployment applications, such as looking for multiple applications involving the same Internet addresses and/or bank accounts.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In June 2021, the Nigerian government officially placed an indefinite ban on Twitter , restricting it from operating in Nigeria after the social media platform deleted tweets by the Nigerian president. But after his name appeared in the news media, he received thousands of inquiries from people interested in his idea.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By learning how to use online platforms safely from the tips below, you will be able to minimize the risks of identity theft and money fraud. Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. It is best that you install LifeLock to receive alerts if there is a potential threat to your identity.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

7 Tips to Follow for Safer Internet Day IdentityIQ The 20 th annual Safer Internet Day is taking place on Feb. Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Why is Safer Internet Day Important?

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ZoneAlarm

JUNE 3, 2024

From online banking to remote work, social media interactions to e-commerce, the internet has revolutionized how we live, work, and play. However, this digital dependency also comes with heightened risks.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Here are just some of the ways hackers exploit your stolen information: Identity theft : Hackers use your personal info to impersonate you. In 2024, more than 1.3

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

Just decades ago, the internet was something that could only be accessed from large, immobile personal computers. 36% of respondents have been the victim of data loss, identity theft or digital fraud. •41% Media contact: Utimaco , Alma Fisher, alma.fisher@utimaco.com # # # Today it is everywhere.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

Using a different browser and Internet address, I proceeded to find out. Either way, these KBA questions are notoriously weak security because the answers to them often are pulled from records that are public anyway, and can sometimes be deduced by studying the information available on a target’s social media profiles.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

It pays to guard against tax identity theft. Here’s how to help protect your identity during tax season. Scammers impersonate the IRS through texts, emails, and even social media messages. Or, in some cases, ask for personal information to commit identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MAY 4, 2022

Are College Students Targeted by Identity Thieves? When it comes to identity theft , young adults are a primary target. Here is how college students can get help get protected from identity theft. What Should College Students Do to Help Avoid Identity Theft? IdentityIQ. FTC (Federal Trade Commission).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Parental controls: A good feature for families, Norton’s controls allow parents to set internet time limits for children and filter the web content they can see. Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 11, 2025

million, with nearly half (46 percent) of all breaches involving personally identifiable information (PII), such as addresses, social security numbers, credit card information and social media posts. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 Today, 360 Privacy serves one-third of Fortune 100 companies as customers.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 15, 2022

How to Help Protect Your Identity Offline. The media often covers data breaches and cyberattacks that expose the personal data of large groups of people, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and other forms of fraud. But your personal data isn’t just vulnerable on the internet; it can be offline too.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023: Empowering Kids and Families for a Safer Internet divya Tue, 02/07/2023 - 06:44 Save the date for Safer Internet Day 2023 , which will take place on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, the 20th edition of the campaign! Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “version history” of the internet was split by what we could do online—simple browsing across Web 1.0’s These are some of the findings from Malwarebytes’ new research survey, “Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it.”

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. Social Privacy Manager: It helps you quickly adjust your privacy settings on social media based on your frequency of use. Image: Microsoft McAfee offers a broader array of advanced features.

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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. “If governments fail to prioritize this source of threat, violence originating from the Internet will affect regular people.” 9, 2024, U.S.

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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

With all of the information we are freely sharing online through our social media platforms , a cybercriminal can easily spend a very small amount of time researching our habits, connections and other elements of our lives to guess potential passwords and gain access to our information. How to develop password integrity.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

With the rise in social media, criminals have more platforms with which to target potential phishing victims. Since many people use the same passwords across social media platforms and for sites for banks or credit cards, a criminal needs access to just one account to gain access to every account. Cybercriminals often target the young.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2022 Internet Crime Report , which reveals the trends and impacts of cybercrime in the United States. The report is based on 800,944 complaints of suspected internet crime reported to the FBI last year, with losses exceeding $10.3

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you have to connect to the internet using a public network, do so with a virtual private network. VPNs encrypt data , making it much harder to intercept when transmitted through a shared or suspect internet connection. Steer clear of freebies, discount codes, e-vouchers and sweepstakes making the rounds on social media.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Many of us dont realize just how much we share about ourselves on the internet. Social media provides us with a fast, efficient, and exciting way to share our interests and experiences with our friends, but who outside of our sphere REALLY needs to know all this information about us? Information may even be in news articles or blogs.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Introduction to Dark Web Data Markets The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that has become a major concern for cybersecurity, especially regarding dark web identity theft. To reduce the risks of dark web identity theft, individuals must adopt strong security practices.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Whether or not you’ve heard the term “doxxing” before, you’re probably familiar with the problem it names: collecting personal information about someone online to track down and reveal their real-life identity. The motivations for doxxing are many, and mostly malicious: for some doxxers, the goal in tracking someone is identity theft.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Check if your personal info has been stolen or made public on the internet with Bitdefender’s Digital Identity Protection tool. If users can’t rely on companies to keep their data safe, it might be time to reassess online behaviors by limiting the information shared with social media platforms.”

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number? When it comes to helping prevent identity theft , there’s a lot of personal information you should safeguard, so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. How to Protect Your Phone Number and Identity . The post Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

“During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 17,000 complaints regarding the non-delivery of goods, resulting in losses over $53 million,” reads a public service announcement published by the FBI. Untrusted websites and ads promoting unrealistic discounts and bargains.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As internet is becoming a part of everyday lives, some criminals are using it to satiate their vengeance needs and to gain monetary benefits. Apart from the above stated cyber law breaches, they are also other sections under which an internet user involved in a cyber crime can be punished.

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