Internet infrastructure providers Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have reported a DDoS (distributed-denial-of-service) attack that was seven times larger than the previous record-breaking attack in 2022. The attacks took place in October
While shoppers scour the Internet for the best deals once holiday shopping season kicks off, Black Friday and Cyber Monday mean more cyber threats. As online activity ramps up, the environment is prime for phishing
The entire state of Maine is the latest victim of the MOVEit Transfer data breach compromise. Led by a Russa-linked ransomware gang, the Maine breach is believed to have impacted about 1.3 million people. “On
Cybersecurity experts are seeing an uptick in student loan scams in the form of phone calls, emails and text messages as loan payments are resuming this fall. Student borrowers in America owe their lenders a
A recent study by computer security company McAfee reported that one in four people have been impacted by artificial intelligence voice scams. The report, The Artificial Imposter, provides insight on how AI is fueling a
This October marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the U.S. With nearly half (47%) of Americans having had personal data such as Social Security numbers and addresses exposed by cyber criminals, the
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) LLC is the latest American organization to be victimized by a data breach caused by a MOVEit vulnerability. The breach has impacted nearly 7000 current and former employees or their family
U.S. government services contractor Maximus has now claimed the spot as the largest victim of the 2023 MOVEit breach, the biggest hack of 2023, impacting 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries. Maximus, based in Virginia, contracts with federal,
A mid-year cyberthreats report released by Swiss global technology company Acronis unveils a concerning 464% surge in email phishing attacks when compared to the same time frame in 2022. The biannual report, titled “From Innovation
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology) paired with more traditional tools such as USB devices is behind a surge in cyber-attacks during the second quarter of 2023, according to a new mid-year security
Deep-fake impostor scams so effective that financial institutions cannot determine their authenticity are the latest trend in financial fraud. Deepfakes created with AI are so realistic it can be difficult to tell them apart from
AI is fueling cybercrime and the latest tactic targets Social Security recipients. While Social Security fraud is not new, artificial intelligence is a new tool for cybercriminals who may use it to prey upon Social
80 to 95% of cyberattacks start with phishing, according to a new report on cybersecurity threats conducted by Comcast Business. The report analyzed data from 23.5 billion cyberattacks in 2022. The majority of breaches now
Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, the largest health system in the U.S. with more than 180 hospitals and 2,300 healthcare sites, is being sued by patients in multiple class action lawsuits for failing to protect personal health
If your data has been shared online, don’t be surprised. With 93 percent of the U.S. population using the Internet, the increase in data breaches and digital footprints enable cybercriminals to carry out digital identity
A Russian-speaking cybercrime group’s latest strategy includes stealing information from several federal U.S. agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE). The global hacking campaign impacted “several hundred” companies and organizations within the United States on
The healthcare sector is one of the most heavily targeted industries by cybercriminals and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (HPHC) is one of the latest targets. An April ransomware attack compromised the PPI and PHI of 2.5
Cybercriminals taking advantage of the latest AI technology was the predominant theme during a recent talk by cybersecurity experts reviewing their contenders for the most dangerous forms of cyberattacks we can expect in 2023. Key
May was a busy month for Toyota, but not for manufacturing cars. The global carmaker, which is the most sold car brand in the world, first admitted to a data leak exposing 2.15 million customers’
Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant Meta has been hit with a record $1.2 billion EU fine ($1.3 billion in U.S. dollars) for not complying with the EU’s privacy rules and has been asked to stop exporting
In the wake of rising cybercrime and identity theft, a new study by Privacy Affairs has found that an individual’s personal information is valued at $1,010 on the dark web. The dark web is a
Researchers at Meta have seen a rise in ChatGPT-themed attacks, the company announced in a May 3 report reviewing cybersecurity issues on its platforms. The Menlo Park, California, based technology conglomerate owns Facebook, the world’s
A ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has brought the city’s 911 Computer Aided Dispatch to a halt, forcing first responders to rely on a backup radio dispatch system. Information Technology Director Bill Zielinski
The FBI has released new information to help stop online crime. As working from home and remotely becomes the new normal, everyday activities such as opening an email, clicking on a link or even online
Four out of five employees store their work passwords on their personal phones, according to a Mobile BYOD (Bring Your Own Security Device) study by SlashNext. The study also found that 66% of employees use
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
Telecom giant AT&T alerted roughly 9 million customers in March that some of their personal information regarding their wireless account was exposed after a marketing vendor was hacked in January. The data breach affected AT&T
Phishing is the most common cybercrime tactic and takes place when a target or targets are contacted by email, phone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to trick them into providing
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
Tax season can be an especially vulnerable time for victims of cybercrime who are targeted by what they believe to be the official IRS. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security Number
While 2022 didn’t pass 2021 in terms of the number of identity thefts reported, it came very close to being a record year. Cybersecurity experts have shared several identity theft trends to watch in 2023
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
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
Cloud company Rackpace Technology recently completed its investigation into the December 2022 ransomware attack that left thousands of customers worldwide without access to their data. The attack was one of many that made 2022 one
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
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
Implementing identity security best practices is essential in today’s fast moving business world. During the third quarter of 2022 alone, approximately 15 million data records were exposed worldwide through data breaches. This alarming figure is
Despite huge strides in cybersecurity, data breaches are still an issue. In fact, the number of data breaches in the first quarter of 2022 was higher than in 2021, and in the second quarter 2022
While overall holiday shopping traffic is predicted to be down for 2022 by the National Retail Federation (NRF), the number of consumers shopping online continues to grow. 36 percent of Americans have fallen victim to
Millions of shoppers will take advantage of sales Black Friday weekend and throughout Cyber Monday. The sales, unfortunately, also attract cyber criminals. We’ve compiled a list of tips to avoid scams during Black Friday and
TransUnion, one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies, was breached earlier this month. The exact number of individuals affected is unknown as the agency did not release this information upon reporting the breach
Understanding (and avoiding) data breaches is a necessary step for businesses of all sizes if they are to recover from these costly growing threats. Businesses of all sizes are susceptible to data breaches, but mid-size
Running a business is challenging enough without the added stress of identity theft. You may think of Identity theft as a problem that only targets individuals, but it impacts businesses of all sizes as well.
The COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm for remote job scams. With more people seeking employment as well as online opportunities, more people have been tricked by scammers impersonating employers and posting on job listing
In today’s digital world, new risks emerge every second. Remote work has greatly contributed to the possibility of hackers targeting your organization. The risks to a company’s bottom line and reputation are high if there
The cybersecurity landscape has always been in flux, with recent changes fueled by the rapidly changing workforce due to the COVID pandemic. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and one thing is sure. Hackers and security
The pandemic accelerated the acceptance of cloud-based solutions as remote and hybrid work became commonplace. The remote workforce depends on many cloud-powered services such as Zoom and Slack. While widespread adoption of the cloud infrastructure
Text message scams are on the rise, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with scam texts costing Americans over $10 billion in 2021. In 2019, just 5,700 people notified the FCC of unwanted text
The Federal Trade Commission called social media a “gold mine” for scammers in its 2021 Consumer Protection Data Spotlight. With 82 percent of the U.S. population having at least one social networking profile, cybercriminals have
Real estate is built on hard work, repeat business, and word-of-mouth referrals. The challenge with achieving these goals is that the real estate transactions tend to have a short life, and once the buyer, or
What is medical identity theft? How does it impact your identity? Learn about medical identity theft from our infographic.
As of 2021, stolen passwords continue to be a pervasive issue that increases the threat of data breaches, and Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Report showed that 61% of breaches were the result of stolen credentials.
“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.”
Identity theft is a natural, present risk to all consumers. Consumers use their credit cards for most purchases. And your personal information can also be stolen from online databases and accounts that track consumers. How
Identity Theft is an effective and useful Employee Benefit. Take a look at 5 reasons why your company should consider offering identity theft protection to your employees.
If someone is concerned about inevitable identity theft, and the risk extends beyond credit scores, locking a Social Security number might help. Protecting your data is more significant today than at any other time. Between
Learn about the importance of providing identity theft services as corporate benefits.
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When a data breach occurs, your personal information may be at risk. Your emails and passwords, social security number, credit or banking information, and other sensitive data may be obtained by the intruder. Not every
Every data breach serves as a learning experience, both for the companies affected and for those that observe the situation from afar. The recent Accellion breach is certainly no exception. With thousands of companies and
As we head farther into the digital age, we all leave more of our personal data out there for hackers to potentially access. This produces unease for consumers who understandably worry that sensitive information could
Making Sense of the MGM Grand Data Breach The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that there were 1,473 known data breaches in 2019. These attacks affect the data of millions of people. A compromised identity
Data Protection is Vital for Customer Trust and Loyalty It now seems like it may be easier to track the sites and apps who haven’t experienced a major data breach than keep track of those
Hacker Gains Access to More Than 100 Million Credit Card Records Yet again, there is news of another enormous data breach. This latest breach is the largest data attack on a bank ever and one
Your medical records contain a great deal of confidential financial, personal, and health-related information. You have no choice but to trust that medical providers who need that information will take the necessary steps to protect
Mega breeches are becoming all too common. From the the billion email address and passwords that were leaked in January, to the “March Madness” of 763,117,241 people that had their records leaked, to the latest
Identity thieves are consistently upgrading their techniques – studying new technology and methods that create success for them and a nightmare for your customers. Adding to the risk, most consumers use their credit cards for
Explosion in Healthcare Data Breaches There has been an explosion recently in the theft or exposure of healthcare data. In addition to the breach of extremely sensitive personal medical information, these attacks or errors exposed
The recently discovered Marriott Hotel data breach is one of the largest data thefts ever. The numbers involved are staggering. Hackers stole records from 500 million hotel customers who stayed in Marriott-owned, Starwood brand properties.
No site, no matter how big or how wealthy, is immune from data breaches. Recently, software flaws were discovered at both Facebook and Google that put the personal information of tens of millions of people
Millions of People Affected by T-Mobile Data Breach People are worried about the security of their personal and financial information. There are good reasons for their fears. News reports about data breaches are broadcast with
With identity theft on the rise, many companies and businesses within the financial district are developing new products and services that help monitor identity theft. A white label solution provides a fully customizable product to
Even if you are careful to protect your sensitive, private information, you are still at risk. Companies you may never have heard of are collecting your data and often not safeguarding it properly, leaving it
You are the typical victim of identity theft, whether you want to realize it or not. Identity theft is one of those social viruses that people don’t want to pay attention to until it’s too
The reports of data breaches just keep on coming. Now, shoppers registered at the online stores for Macy’s and Bloomingdales have to worry about their personal data getting into the wrong hands. Hackers got into
