Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The MyEstatePoint Property Search app leaked data on nearly half a million of its users, exposing their names and plain-text passwords, the Cybernews research team has found. The app, developed by NJ Technologies, an India-based software developer, has over half a million downloads on the Google Play store and mainly serves the Indian market.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. Identity-related attack vectors are a significant concern, with a substantial percentage of cyberattacks —often cited as over 70%—involving compromised credentials or identity theft.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the nine tips below to discover how you can enable family protection and help prevent identity theft and credit and bank fraud. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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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. But as technology advances, so do the threats.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Online identities continue to be at risk of vulnerabilities. Case in point: a colossal password compilation dubbed "RockYou2024" has emerged, containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords. To put the magnitude of this leak into perspective, RockYou2024 contains nearly 10 billion unique passwords.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Fortunately, the city’s Department of Technology quickly identified the threat and took action to significantly limit potential exposure, which included severing internet connectivity.” ” reads the update published by the City. A judge issued a temporary restraining order to block his access to it.

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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. technology companies during the summer of 2022. 9, 2024, U.S. A graphic depicting how 0ktapus leveraged one victim to attack another. According to an Aug.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 5, 2023

In its simplest form, the illegal data marketplace has long involved the exchange of currency for personal records containing attributes such as email addresses, passwords, names, etc. Cybercriminals then use this data for purposes ranging from identity theft to phishing attacks to credential stuffing.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Shodan’s most popular search terms include “unprotected webcams” and “routers with default passwords.” Side note: always change the default password on your devices.). The data was exposed due to a misconfiguration of Elasticsearch , an open-source search engine technology. 32 million SkyBrasil customers. 1133 NFL players.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Social media accounts are often lost when users forget their password, switch devices, or when they inadvertently or even willingly give their credentials to a scammer. This is similar to identity verification tools you might already use to unlock your phone or access other apps.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

This heavy reliance on technology, however, makes it an attractive target for hackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in trading systems and platforms. Data Breaches Data breaches are fairly common among cybercriminals who break into a platforms database and steal sensitive information like personal details, passwords and financial data.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In January 2018, GovPayNet was acquired by Securus Technologies , a Carrollton, Texas- based company that provides telecommunications services to prisons and helps law enforcement personnel keep tabs on mobile devices used by former inmates. We will continue to evaluate security and access to all systems and customer records.”.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Defending against deepfake threats While deepfake technology continues to evolve, organizations can implement several measures to mitigate risks.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft? Biometrics has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against identity theft. This article delves into the various biometric authentication methods, explaining how they work and how biometrics can help prevent identity theft. What are Biometrics?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Virtual reality (VR) technology has transformed how we experience digital environments. This technology simulates environments with striking realism, providing a highly immersive experience for users, and triggering their visual and auditory senses so they feel that they are truly in the moment in a virtual world.

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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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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mellen: This deal seems to be betting on the importance of offering a consolidated consumer security portfolio that incorporates identity theft protection, antivirus, and other security tools like VPNs. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing. LW: Anything else?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They also know that technology plays a vital role in delivering that standard of care. 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. What can we do about it?

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

Bluetooth is a widely used, convenient technology included on just about every smartphone, tablet, and laptop computer these days. It can be used to copy content stored on your device, from messages and photos to call logs and passwords. The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A shift to an identity-centric perspective is needed, particularly as the scope of identity exposures continues to grow. SpyCloud research reveals that the average individual has as many as 52 unique usernames/emails and 221 passwords exposed on the darknet across their online personal and professional identities.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Create long and strong passwords. Lock your devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

Cyber swindlers, also known as cyber fraudsters, are individuals or groups who use the internet and technology to commit fraud or deception for financial gain. They use various methods, such as phishing scams, identity theft, credit card fraud, and other forms of online scams to steal money or sensitive information from their victims.

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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. We can’t stress this enough, passwords are important.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The indictments come on the heels of a conference held by US government officials this week that detailed the breadth of hacking attacks involving the theft of intellectual property by Chinese entities. “The FBI has about a thousand investigations involving China’s attempted theft of U.S.-based

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2020

In November, King was accused and convicted of computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, and in June he also pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice charges for having provided fake evidence during his trial. According to the investigators, the man gained access to the technology firm in 2015 with an accomplice, Ashley St.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI is a technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, and making decisions. In everyday life, AI is behind many of the technologies we use. Let’s dive in. What is AI? What are the benefits for everyday life? What are deepfakes?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

Unfortunately, investing in new technologies business-wide can be hugely expensive. Encryption Whenever you are sharing sensitive personal or business information (from passwords to client details), encryption should be mandatory. Set strong passwords Do you use the same password for everything? It's time to change it.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

It does not appear USPS account passwords were exposed via this API, although KrebsOnSecurity conducted only a very brief and limited review of the API’s rather broad functionality before reporting the issue to the USPS. “This could easily be leveraged to build up mass targeted spam or spear phishing,” Hansen said.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Hermann recently spoke with Fox News about the growing threat of AI voice cloning scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

Deepfakes create hyper-realistic fake videos or voices that fool people, and identity theft helps attackers pretend to be someone else to steal data. AI-powered social engineering makes scams more convincing, while stolen passwords enable criminals to log into corporate networks and move laterally unnoticed. But at what cost?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This allows you to password protect your software so that it can’t be removed remotely. Using the latest VPN technology, WireGuard® protocol, you can enjoy better online privacy at a quicker speed than traditional VPNs. Here are the innovations we’ve made in our products recently. Are you making the most of them? Trusted Advisor.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 16, 2021

Shoulder surfing is a type of identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. Here are the most common scenarios when shoulder surfing may occur: You enter your username and password when logging onto a banking app or website on your laptop or mobile device.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. Apple has also promised that passwords will be a thing of the past, and passkeys will become available for iOS 16. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 26, 2022

They use sophisticated technology to display their phone number on caller ID as if the phone call is from the IRS. It provides the scammers with login info and passwords to the victim’s accounts. Utilize Identity Theft Protection. A phone scam is a common tax scam where someone calls and claims to be from the IRS.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. population vulnerable to identity theft. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

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