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Identity Theft Statistics You Need to Know in 2022

Identity theft has become a defining threat in the virtual sphere and with the rate cybercrime is surging things may only get worse for unsuspecting victims. Over the past two…

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3 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes that Can Lead to Identity Theft

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Identity theft is a growing threat in 2022. Since the onset of the pandemic, the incidence of cybercrime has increased exponentially. Just one type, identity fraud, increased by over 1,600% in 2020…

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Dark Overlord collaborator gets 3 years in prison for buying and selling stolen identities

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Written by Joe Warminsky Jan 26, 2022 | CYBERSCOOP An associate of the Dark Overlord hacking group has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in possessing…

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False Government Websites Steal Private Financial Data, FBI warns

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A warning comes from the FBI announcing that cybercriminals use new methods to collect financial data and personal information, making use of false websites posing as government platforms. Their goal…

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What is a data breach & how to prevent one?

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What is a data breach? A data breach is a security lapse where a non-authorized person can assess sensitive information without authorization. Let’s dig deeper into data breach prevention measures.…