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Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

86 million A&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

A significant data breach at AT&T exposed 86 million customer records, including sensitive information, now available for sale on the dark web.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Serviceaide Data Leak Impacts Nearly 500,000 Catholic Health Patients

A data leak at Serviceaide has compromised the personal and medical information of nearly 500,000 patients, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Data breach victims: Here's how your personal information is sold to criminals

Data breaches expose vast amounts of personal information, leading to identity theft and fraud.
Criminals often sell stolen data in markets to maximize their profits.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

86 million A&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

A significant data breach at AT&T exposed 86 million customer records, including sensitive information, now available for sale on the dark web.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Serviceaide Data Leak Impacts Nearly 500,000 Catholic Health Patients

A data leak at Serviceaide has compromised the personal and medical information of nearly 500,000 patients, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Data breach victims: Here's how your personal information is sold to criminals

Data breaches expose vast amounts of personal information, leading to identity theft and fraud.
Criminals often sell stolen data in markets to maximize their profits.
fromReason.com
4 days ago

Lawsuit Against Google for Accurately Reporting Negative Stories About Plaintiff Dismissed

In Garmon v. Google LLC, the court dismissed Trenton Garmon's claims regarding Google's alleged misuse of his identity under Alabama's Right of Publicity Statute. Garmon asserts that Google has used his identity without consent in a way that defames him and violates his privacy rights.
frombrooklyneagle.com
6 days ago

Eleven charged in major Medicare fraud bust, including Brooklyn owner

The group allegedly orchestrated a massive Medicare fraud scheme that involved the theft of identities from over 1 million Americans resulting in $10 billion in false claims.
Canada news
#fraud
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos sentenced to over seven years for fraud and identity theft, expressing sorrow but lacking true remorse.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos could face up to 7 years in federal fraud case

Prosecutors are requesting over seven years in prison for George Santos due to serious fraud and identity theft charges.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

George Santos given seven-year prison term for fraudulent congressional run

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft related to his congressional campaign.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos sentenced to over seven years for fraud and identity theft, expressing sorrow but lacking true remorse.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos could face up to 7 years in federal fraud case

Prosecutors are requesting over seven years in prison for George Santos due to serious fraud and identity theft charges.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

George Santos given seven-year prison term for fraudulent congressional run

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft related to his congressional campaign.
#privacy-concerns
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Parents Are Unknowingly Compromising Their Children's Safety With This Super Common Habit

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Parents Are Unknowingly Compromising Their Children's Safety With This Super Common Habit

#cybercrime
#data-brokers
fromLifehacker
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Five Services That Will Remove Your Personal Information From Data Broker Sites

Modern life is dominated by data collection, making privacy virtually nonexistent.
Data brokers aggregate personal information, which can lead to serious privacy risks.
fromCSO Online
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data on sale: Trump administration withdraws data broker oversight proposal

CFPB's withdrawal of data broker regulation undermines consumer privacy protections.
Privacy professionals
fromLifehacker
3 weeks ago

Five Services That Will Remove Your Personal Information From Data Broker Sites

Modern life is dominated by data collection, making privacy virtually nonexistent.
Data brokers aggregate personal information, which can lead to serious privacy risks.
#data-breach
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

T-Mobile's data breach settlements are rolling out now - here's how to see if you qualify

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

T-Mobile settlement payouts begin this month - how much you could get

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

T-Mobile's data breach settlements are rolling out now - here's how to see if you qualify

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

T-Mobile settlement payouts begin this month - how much you could get

#financial-aid-fraud
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Scammers are using AI to enroll fake students in online classes, then steal college financial aid

Financial aid fraud in California community colleges reached $11.1 million last year, largely due to identity theft and AI usage.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Scammers are using AI to enroll fake students in online classes, then steal college financial aid

Financial aid fraud in California community colleges reached $11.1 million last year, largely due to identity theft and AI usage.
#legal-issues
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

HMRC scammers stole 47m in phishing fraud targeting 100,000 taxpayer accounts

Scammers exploited over 100,000 taxpayer accounts to steal £47 million from HMRC using sophisticated identity theft and phishing techniques.
#theft
#scam
Cryptocurrency
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Alarming scam attacking customers of America's biggest banks

Scammers impersonate bank representatives to steal funds from victims by creating a false sense of security.
Cryptocurrency
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Alarming scam attacking customers of America's biggest banks

Scammers impersonate bank representatives to steal funds from victims by creating a false sense of security.
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

BJ Penn Arrested On 'Abuse Family, Household Member' Charges

MMA legend BJ Penn has been arrested in Hawaii on charges of 'abuse of family, or household member' and has a court date set for May 27.
MMA
#credit-card-fraud
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Gadgets

My Credit Card Was Used For Fraudulent Charges, But Then The Items Were Actually Delivered to Me. What Happens Next?

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Gadgets

My Credit Card Was Used For Fraudulent Charges, But Then The Items Were Actually Delivered to Me. What Happens Next?

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Colombian woman charged with illegally voting in 2024 election, stealing $400,000 in taxpayer funded benefits

"For more than 20 years, this defendant is alleged to have built an entire life on the foundation of a stolen identity - including illegally voting in our presidential election and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in government benefits intended for Americans in need," said US Attorney Leah B. Foley.
US Elections
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Worcester college student pleads guilty to cyber crimes

Cyber extortion is a serious attack on our economy and on all of us. The alleged ransoms that this defendant and others like him demand hurt victim companies and their innocent customers whose data the companies are entrusted to hold.
Law
Digital life
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

States Where You Are Most Likely to be the Victim of Cyber Crime

The internet's growth has significantly increased exposure to cyber crime for millions of Americans.
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Criminals need just 20 images of one child to produce deep fake, cyber experts say

Sharing children’s photos online can lead to exploitation and identity theft risks.
AI tools can create detailed profiles from just a few images.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Real ID scams target applicants as deadline hits - this is one red flag to watch out for

Scammers set up fake websites claiming to expedite Real IDs, luring consumers overwhelmed by deadlines. The only legitimate way to obtain a Real ID is in-person at a DMV.
SF real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

What happened to Maria Angeles Molina, the killer in Netflix's 'Angi: Fake Life, True Crime'

The Netflix documentary "Angi: Fake Life, True Crime" recounts the chilling story of María Ángeles Molina, who murdered her coworker Ana Páez and assumed her identity.
Film
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

How To Turn Your Existing Wallet Into An RFID-Blocking Wallet (For Free) - Yanko Design

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and it's everywhere. Your credit cards, ID badges, keycards, even some driver's licenses and passports. It works by embedding a tiny chip that communicates via electromagnetic waves.
Wearables
Privacy professionals
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How to Teach Kids the Importance of Digital Privacy

Parents must educate children about modern privacy threats, which include AI deepfakes and digital identity theft, to protect their future.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Suspect arrested in pattern of burglaries' across Bay Area

The suspect, a 34-year-old from Fairfield, was arrested after a surge of burglaries across the Bay Area, including thefts from two Lafayette schools.
SF parents
#george-santos
fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC politics

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

NYC politics
fromwww.longislandpress.com
2 months ago

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft, demonstrating accountability for his actions as a former Congressman.
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 months ago

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Ex-congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months for wire fraud and identity theft, highlighting accountability in public corruption.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos, former U.S. Rep, sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding donors and identity theft.
NYC politics
fromwww.longislandpress.com
2 months ago

Ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft, demonstrating accountability for his actions as a former Congressman.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

State charges trio in ID theft scheme that targeted Bay Area counties

California officials filed felony charges against three men for their involvement in a coordinated identity theft scheme that targeted multiple counties, affecting numerous victims.
California
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mind

Losing a smartphone involves more than financial loss; it threatens personal security and data integrity.
Immediate steps can minimize risks related to data theft and help locate your device.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Selling a Car: Is It Safe to Share the VIN with Buyers?

It's essential to understand what the VIN can reveal—and who might misuse it.
Brooklyn
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jill on Money: Financial spring cleaning 2025

Happy spring, or as I like to call it, shredder weather! This is my annual reminder to comb through your physical and electronic financial files and tidy up.
Retirement
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Serial Illinois Fraudster Disbarred And Sentenced To Prison - Above the Law

A disbarred lawyer was sentenced to six years for using his girlfriend's identity for fraudulent bank loans and misappropriating client funds.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Buyers With Credit Freezes Need To Take These Steps Before They Apply for a Mortgage

While a credit freeze can offer some protection, it's important to understand the potential consequences, especially for prospective homebuyers.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
3 months ago

The day I found out my partner of 10 years had a secret life catfishing women

In a strange twist, Clara's fiancé had used the image of a black man from a dating app to deceive women online, prompting her to share her story.
UK news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Former Boston bank teller pleads guilty to taking over $180,000 from customers

Derek Aut, a 28-year-old bank teller, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $180,000 from customers' accounts and committing aggravated identity theft.
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