America has one of the highest rates of identity theft in the world, and a new study conducted by popular news website U.S. News and World Report has ranked the top 10 states with the highest, as well as lowest, risk for identity theft crimes. Someone’s identity is stolen every 22 seconds, according to the […]
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Identity theft ramped up more than 40% in 2022, with some dubbing the term “scamdemic” to describe the wave of cybercrime. While 2022 started off on a positive trend, with the estimated number of data compromise victims trending down for the sixth year in a row, the year ended with a Twitter identity breach that
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A recent security incident involving nearly 35,000 PayPal customers serves as a wake up call to organizations of all sizes to implement a zero-trust architecture, enable MFA, and use strong and unique passwords. Attackers gained access to the accounts of thousands of PayPal users between December 6 and 8, 2022 during a credential stuffing attack.
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Cybercriminal tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, even fooling bank employees. Helping employees identify and avoid phishing attacks should be a priority for any business. A recent CNBC article reported that a fake Chase fraud department 800-number was convincing enough to trick small business owner Cody Mullenaux into authorizing a $120,000 withdrawal from his Chase checking
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Fostering a culture of awareness around cybersecurity issues is critical for any organization. Here are five top cybersecurity trends in 2023 to monitor. Internet of Things Internet of Things (IoT) devices make everyday life more streamlined and organized. However, as we connect together and network through these devices we open up potential access points to
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2022 saw the usual rates of public sector organizations in government, education and healthcare hit by ransomware, while the severity increased, according to data from Emisoft. The public sector organizations hit by ransomware included up to 1,981 schools, 290 hospitals, 105 local governments and 44 universities and colleges were hit with ransomware in the US
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“With the recent explosion of Identity Thefts, consumers should protect their Cybersecurity more than ever. Follow these five basic principles to develop a robust cyber defense against Identity Thieves.”
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