If it seems like you’re receiving more spam than normal, you probably are. Seventy-four percent of consumers say they have received a scam text so far this year, while as many as 83% have received a scam phone call, according to Allstate Identity Prote…
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Using the random motion of electrons to improve cybersecurity
by Help Net Security •
In October 2017, Yahoo! disclosed a data breach that had leaked sensitive information of over 3 billion user accounts, exposing them to identity theft. The company had to force all affected users to change passwords and re-encrypt their credentials. In…
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DoJ, FBI, IRS Make Empty Boast: SSNDOB ‘Seized’
by Richi Jennings •
Feds are gloating over their “seizure” of the notorious SSNDOB marketplace, which traded in stolen personal information. But the action seems too little, too late.
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SSNDOB Market domains seized, identity theft “brokerage” shut down
by Paul Ducklin •
The online identity “brokerage” SSNDOB Market didn’t want people to be in any doubt what it was selling.
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Pandemic-related identity fraud: How serious is it?
by Help Net Security •
The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and LexisNexis Risk Solutions have released the Pandemic-Related Identity Fraud Crime Victim Impacts Report, which shows how individuals and government agencies have been impacted since 2020 by an unprecedented…
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How Secure Is Video Conferencing?
by McAfee •
As millions of people around the world practice social distancing and work their office jobs from home, video conferencing has…
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80% of consumers prefer ID verification when selecting online brands
by Help Net Security •
Jumio released the findings of its global research conducted by Opinium, which shows the impact of the increasing use of digital identity on consumer preferences and expectations. The research questioned 8,000 adult consumers split evenly across the UK…
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IDS Alliance Raises Awareness of IAM Fundamentals with the ‘CISO Chronicles’
by Tony Bradley •
Information by itself is generally boring. My role as a writer is to take relevant facts and details and put them into a format that my audience wants to read. The very best information is useless if nobody reads it, so it is important to make it engag…
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5 Key Factors to Consider for Dark Web Identity Monitoring
by erin.brady •
Tips to help differentiate your ID Monitoring Service from your competition and retain customers
The post 5 Key Factors to Consider for Dark Web Identity Monitoring appeared first on Constella.
The post 5 Key Factors to Consider for Dark Web Identity M…
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Why Your Business Needs Employee Identity Theft Protection
by erin.brady •
Cybercriminals are using your employees as an entry point into your valuable data
The post Why Your Business Needs Employee Identity Theft Protection appeared first on Constella.
The post Why Your Business Needs Employee Identity Theft Protection appea…
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The Raid on RaidForums
by erin.brady •
DOJ Indictment Confirms Alias of Cybercriminal Identified by Constella Intelligence
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BITB Attacks: The New Destructive Phishing Technique
by Gurjyot Singh •
The browser in the browser attack (BITB) is the latest form of phishing scam that simulates a browser window within a web browser and steals sensitive user information. Let’s understand the aspects of Browser in-browser attacks and how businesses can e…
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Three Best Practices for Fighting Fraud
by Christina Luttrell •
The pandemic brought disruption to our doorsteps, into our homes and onto our digital screens, creating an unprecedented moment that bad actors were all too willing to exploit. Fifty-eight million consumers had a new account opened without their autho…
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How to Protect Your Child’s Identity
by erin.brady •
Why children are ideal fraud victims and what you can do to protect them from identity theft.
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Three Best Practices to Prevent Identity Fraud
by Evan •
A recent study from Javelin Strategy & Research found that identity fraud losses totaled $56 billion in 2020, and that such incidents are only becoming more commonplace. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission reported a 113% increase in identity the…
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Julie Smith Chats about Identity Management Day
by Tony Bradley •
TechSpective Podcast Episode 088 What have you got going on next Tuesday? Identity Management Day is coming up on April 12. Identity Management Day is a one-day virtual conference that brings together security leaders, vendors, and advocates to raise a…
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Why machine identities matter (and how to use them)
by Help Net Security •
The migration of everything to the cloud and corresponding rise of cyberattacks, ransomware, identity theft and digital fraud make clear that secure access to computer systems is essential. When we talk about secure access, we tend to think about human…
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Cosumers don’t think they can dodge identity fraud
by Help Net Security •
Nearly one in 10 smartphone users in the UK (9%), as many as 5.7 million people, have fallen victim to identity fraud in the last 12 months, according to a research by GBG. The report can reveal that young adults aged 18-to-24 were hardest hit with 18%…
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Look out for identity theft and fraud crimes as tax season begins
by Help Net Security •
Now more than ever, life happens online. But, with greater connectedness comes enhanced risk. Millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft and fraud each year, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. “In today’s digitally connected world, cy…
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Insurance Won’t Pay for Identity Fraud Losses
by Mark Rasch •
In January of 2018, Dr. Kenneth Bramlett, an orthopedic surgeon from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, decided to buy a bit more than a half-million dollars worth of gold coins. He provided his name, address, Social Security number, a copy of his Alabama drive…
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How hackers could use popular virtual reality headsets to steal sensitive information
by Help Net Security •
Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have published “Face-Mic,” the first work examining how voice command features on virtual reality headsets could lead to major privacy leakages, known as eavesdropping attacks. The research shows that hac…
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Identity theft protection services market to surpass $24B by 2032
by Help Net Security •
The global identity theft protection services market is estimated at $10 Billion in 2022 and is forecast to surpass $24 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.4% during 2022-2032, according to Fact.MR. The global identity theft protection services mar…
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Reducing the blast radius of credential theft
by Help Net Security •
Cybersecurity has come to be defined by identity, with almost every attack today revolving around gaining control of a user’s identity as a means of accessing critical data and systems. Verizon’s latest data breach report found that credentials are the…
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Number of data compromises reaching all-time high
by Help Net Security •
According to an Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) report, the overall number of data compromises (1,862) is up more than 68 percent compared to 2020. The new record number of data compromises is 23 percent over the previous all-time high (1,506) se…
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Dark Overlord collaborator imprisoned for trading stolen identities
by Graham Cluley •
A Canadian man has been handed a three year prison sentence after being found guilty of buying and selling over 1700 stolen identies on a dark web marketplace, and collaborating with the notorious Dark Overlord extortion gang.
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Dark Overlord collaborator imprisoned for trading stolen identities
by Graham Cluley •
A Canadian man has been handed a three year prison sentence after being found guilty of buying and selling over 1700 stolen identities on a dark web marketplace. 29-year-old Slava Dmitriev, who went by the online handle of “GoldenAce”, bought and sold …
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Beware of fake tax apps pushing malware
by Help Net Security •
With the self-assessment tax deadline fast approaching in the UK, self-employed individuals will be looking to take advantage of the many apps that are on the market to help make the tax return process as smooth as possible. Unfortunately, there is a r…
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Protecting Your Privacy This Year
by McAfee •
If there’s a particularly clear picture that’s developed over the past couple of years, it’s that our privacy and our…
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Threats to Smart Home Security and How to Counter Them
by Ainsley Lawrence •
Smart home systems are revolutionizing entertainment and convenience. They also contain loads of personal information that make them popular targets for cybercriminals. However, those who understand smart home security threats and the risks associated …
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What’s the Difference Between Identity Fraud and Identity Theft?
by Natalie Maxfield •
What’s the difference between identity fraud and identity theft? Well, it’s subtle, so much so that it’s easy to use them nearly…
The post What’s the Difference Between Identity Fraud and Identity Theft? appeared first on McAfee Blogs.
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What’s stopping consumers from using credit freezes?
by Help Net Security •
A Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG.Works research explored the relationship between data breach notices and a decision for a consumer to freeze their credit, as well as credit freezes in general. Consumer credit freeze awareness The research surv…
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How to protect yourself from identity theft after a data breach
by Pravat Lall •
How does that information get collected in the first place? We share personal information with companies for multiple reasons simply by going…
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Combating identity fraud: The key is to avoid stagnation
by Helga Labus •
In this interview with Help Net Security, Tom Wesselman, CTO of TeleSign, explains how to successfully combat identity fraud to not only protect an organization but its customers too. As cybercrime sophistication reaches new heights, what can organizat…
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5 Common Types of Identity Theft
by McAfee •
The internet provides plenty of fun and exciting opportunities for you and your family, from sharing on social media to…
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Sophisticated identity document fraud increased 57% over previous year
by Help Net Security •
Over the past 12 months, 47% of all identity document fraud was classed as ‘medium’ sophisticated fraud, which is a 57% increase over the previous year, an Onfido report reveals. Less apparent errors, such as visibly incorrect fonts, imitated security …
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Affected by a Data Breach? Here Are Security Steps You Should Take
by Pravat Lall •
How does that information get collected in the first place? We share personal information with companies for multiple reasons simply by going…
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What’s stopping consumers from acting on a data breach notice?
by Zeljka Zorz •
Only three percent of consumers implemented a credit freeze after receiving a data breach notice, 11 percent enrolled in credit/data monitoring, and only 22 percent changed all of their account passwords, a recent survey by DIG.Works on behalf of the I…
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Can Thieves Steal Identities With Only a Name and Address?
by Natalie Maxfield •
Can thieves steal identities with only a name and address? In short, the answer is “no.” Which is a good…
The post Can Thieves Steal Identities With Only a Name and Address? appeared first on McAfee Blogs.
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Episode 230: Are Vaccine Passports Cyber Secure?
by Paul Roberts •
In this episode of the podcast (#230) Siddarth Adukia, a regional Director at NCC Group, joins host Paul Roberts to talk about the (cyber) risks and (public health) rewards of vaccine passport systems: how they work, how they can be compromised and wha…
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Why are we still asking KBA questions to authenticate identity?
by Help Net Security •
Do you remember the name of your second-grade teacher? How about your maternal grandfather’s middle name? If you’ve ever forgotten a password, you’ve no doubt experienced the frustration of Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) firsthand when trying to …