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7 Ways To Improve Your Personal Security Right Now

Security Boulevard

Does waking up each morning to an earful about the latest cyber disasters leave you worried about your personal security? With all ransomware attacks, identity theft scams, and countries hacking one another, it's enough to make anyone wonder… How about starting off with a cup of clarity instead?

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The Dangerous Blend of Phishing for Government IDs and Facial Recognition Video

Security Boulevard

In an era where online convenience has become the norm, the risk of identity theft through scam websites has surged. These sites pose a significant risk to personal security and undermine public trust in the digital infrastructure we have in place.

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Malwarebytes consumer product roundup: The latest

Malwarebytes

Browser Guard adds an extra layer to your personal security, on top of your antivirus or firewall. It’s the world’s first browser extension to do this, while at the same time identifying and stopping tech support scams.

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IDIQ Announces IdentityIQ App with Real-Time Alerts for Security at Your Fingertips

Identity IQ

With research showing there is a new victim of identity theft every two seconds, it’s never been more important to monitor your personal information in real-time,” Hermann said. Identity theft protection is like an insurance policy to secure your finances,” Hermann said. “I The company features 100% U.S.-based

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What Are the Risks of a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

Risks of a Data Breach Data breaches pose numerous risks , including identity theft, financial loss, repetitional damage, legal and regulatory issues, and data manipulation. Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully obtains a person’s sensitive information.

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500M Avira Antivirus Users Introduced to Cryptomining

Krebs on Security

KG is a German multinational software company best known for their Avira Free Security (a.k.a. In 2017, the identity theft protection company LifeLock was acquired by Symantec Corp. Avira Free Antivirus). In January 2021, Avira was acquired by Tempe, Ariz.-based based NortonLifeLock Inc.,

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

This scam cleverly manipulates trust and the routine nature of order confirmations to breach personal security. Expect AI to be used in creating highly convincing spam emails, including deepfakes and personalized phishing attempts, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between legitimate and malicious communications.

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