Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social Engineering is when hackers impersonate trusted associates or acquaintances to manipulate people into giving up their passwords, banking information, date of birth or anything else that could be used for identity theft. After clicking the link and entering the info, your security is compromised.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Healthcare systems store confidential healthcare information, patient' financial information, and other personal data hackers can sell or use directly for identity theft and other criminal activities. In healthcare, service availability isn’t just about the bottom line like it is for most other industries.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

While investigating content on the Google Play open real-time database, the researchers recovered a great deal of sensitive information, including email addresses, passwords, private chats, device location, and user identifiers. The researchers said if a malicious actor gained access this data it could result in fraud and identity theft.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. He also shares passwords with his friends, leading to the first computer “troll.” I love it for a few reasons. #1

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Does this phishing attack constitute a possible identity theft? Somehow, somewhere this email was attached to a service that suffered a security breach, or maybe the phishing scammer looked up my public information. Time to panic and start changing every password? Thank you to Google for granting so much storage.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

JUNE 26, 2023

Once connected to the attacker’s network, the unknowing victim is now susceptible to data and identity theft, malware distribution, and many other attacks. Public Wi-Fi networks are notorious for data theft, vulnerabilities, and malware. This can lead to data and identity theft, financial losses, and system breaches.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

A breach can lead to severe consequences including identity theft, financial loss, and damage to an organization’s reputation. Password managers can help generate and store complex passwords. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : Where available, enable 2FA to add an extra layer of security.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

To minimize the reputational damage from this attack, the firm offered 2-years of complimentary access to credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services for affected individuals. . Who your target hires are, what competencies they hold, what they want and value? Whatever it is, one thing is clear.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GreyMatter Response Playbooks such as Reset Password and Terminate Session can help contain credential abuse incidents and protect company assets. Credentials—like usernames, email addresses, and passwords—often find their way into the wrong hands through various means, from malware and phishing attacks to simple user negligence.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GreyMatter Response Playbooks such as Reset Password and Terminate Session can help contain credential abuse incidents and protect company assets. Credentials—like usernames, email addresses, and passwords—often find their way into the wrong hands through various means, from malware and phishing attacks to simple user negligence.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. The Hacker had discovered Zuckerberg’s password in a 2012 LinkedIn data breach and he had used the same password across several accounts.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2024

The post The Escalating Threat of Exposed Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard. The menace posed by exposed credentials has surged alarmingly in recent years. In 2023 alone, over 6 billion new compromised credentials surfaced on both clear and dark web forums, escalating the cumulative total to a staggering 36 billion.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Passkeys represent a significant leap forward in creating a safer digital landscape, aligning perfectly with the mission to secure our world. In this blog, we'll delve into how passkeys work, their benefits, and why they're an essential tool in our collective effort to build a more secure digital future for everyone.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

If the victim actually calls the specific number, the cybercriminals could pose as Microsoft technical support personnel and dupe the victim into revealing their username and password for accessing the company’s internal systems. Identity theft. Example e-mail message initiating a phone phishing attack.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Passkeys represent a significant leap forward in creating a safer digital landscape, aligning perfectly with the mission to secure our world. In this blog, we'll delve into how passkeys work, their benefits, and why they're an essential tool in our collective effort to build a more secure digital future for everyone.

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