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#data-breach
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Information security

Massive TransUnion breach leaks personal data of 4.4 million customers - what to do now

Information security
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

The Allianz Life data breach just took a huge turn for the worse

A July Salesforce-based breach exposed 1.1 million Allianz Life accounts, including personal and Social Security data, risking identity theft and phishing.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

Connex Credit Union notifies 172,000 members of hacking incident - DataBreaches.Net

Connex Credit Union notified of a data breach affecting 172,000 individuals, with sensitive information potentially accessed.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Information security

Massive TransUnion breach leaks personal data of 4.4 million customers - what to do now

fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Information security

The Allianz Life data breach just took a huge turn for the worse

#job-scams
Information security
fromZDNET
3 days ago

FBI warns its scam reporting site is being spoofed - how to avoid getting tricked

Scammers are creating spoofed websites impersonating the FBI’s IC3 to steal personal and financial information and facilitate monetary scams.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kafkaesque': teacher in Birmingham fights to clear his name after identity fraud

A special needs teacher has spent almost a year trying to clear his name after a fraudulent universal credit claim was made using his identity, which has left him on the hook for hundreds of pounds in repayments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to acknowledge the fraud, even though Michael Bene has supplied evidence he was in the Scottish Highlands when the claimant attended a face-to-face verification interview in Cheshire.
UK politics
Information security
fromKotaku
5 days ago

If You're Afraid of Getting Hacked, This Avast Tool Does More Than Stop Viruses - Kotaku

Avast now offers comprehensive paid security solutions protecting PCs, Macs, Android and iOS devices against modern cyberattacks, moving beyond free antivirus.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Saratoga resident's personal info stolen, used to apply for college grants

Multiple crimes occurred in early September including burglary, petty and identity theft, fraud, unlicensed driving with fraudulent registration, and a high-value vehicle theft.
#burglary
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Stolen Porsches, jewelry lead to bust major identity theft ring, officials say

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Stolen Porsches, jewelry lead to bust major identity theft ring, officials say

Information security
fromForbes
1 week ago

Career Identity Theft: How One Woman's Career Was Stolen Without Her Knowing

Job and employment agency scams and AI-enabled identity fraud surged from 2020–2024, greatly increasing consumer losses and enabling deepfake candidates and career identity theft.
#data-breaches
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

I Lost My 11th Social Security Card, What's Next?

It may come as a surprise to many Americans that there's a fixed limit (it's 10) on the number of Social Security cards you can get. Undoubtedly, you may think that it's quite hard to lose such an important piece of identification 10 times in a lifetime, but it does happen, especially to those who don't have access to secure places to store such sensitive materials.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from 'sharenting'

Posting children's photos online increases risks of harassment, cyber-bullying, identity theft, and exposure that enables offline or future fraud.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Feds Seize $6.4M VerifTools Fake-ID Marketplace, but Operators Relaunch on New Domain

Law enforcement seized VerifTools servers and domains for selling counterfeit IDs, but operators relaunched the service on veriftools.com.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The French film star, the fake Irish aristocrat and the missing 7m

Actor Dany Boon alleges a conman posing as an Irish aristocrat stole about €7m in an elaborate scam involving yachts, tax havens and false identities.
Law
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Tennessee man named Babe Ruth charged with fraud

George Herman Ruth is indicted for using deceased or retired baseball players' names and stolen Social Security numbers to fraudulently claim more than $550,000.
#fraud
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Fraudster sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing homeless victims' identities and using them to apply for unemployment benefits

Marc Lazarre was sentenced to 30 months for wire fraud and identity theft targeting homeless individuals for unemployment benefits.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
US politics

Fraudster sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing homeless victims' identities and using them to apply for unemployment benefits

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Check is not in the mail for two Saratoga residents

Identity theft: A Saratoga resident reported that someone used their personal information to access the victim's bank account and withdrew money for a total loss of about $30,000. Aug. 12 Vandalism: At 3:20 a.m., someone broke a window of a vehicle parked in the 18000 block of Paseo Lado, causing damage estimated at over $1,000. Aug. 13 Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident reported that someone emailed them posing as a representative with an online payment company,
California
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was scammed out of $6,000 a year ago - even though I knew better. It's not the financial loss that continues to haunt me.

A fake Facebook customer service call led to a $6,000 scam and lasting shame despite prior scam awareness.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Colleges have a new worry: 'Ghost students'-AI powered fraud rings angling to get millions in financial aid

Colleges are battling AI-powered fraud rings that create synthetic 'ghost' students to exploit enrollment systems and financial aid, prompting new defense measures.
#tax-scams
#theft
#scam
#cybersecurity
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks | TechCrunch

Hackers can steal phone numbers through SIM swapping, allowing them to impersonate victims and gain access to sensitive online accounts.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Woman who allegedly murdered NYC girlfriend, cut her body into 13 pieces and took on her identity arrested 18 years later

"It took a true sociopath to do what happened here," Clay Bryant, an investigator with the Troup County Sheriff's Department, said.
US news
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

39-year-old Nigerian extradited to US from France over alleged hacking

A Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges of computer hacking, fraud, and identity theft.
US politics
#north-korea
fromAol
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Identities of More Than 80 Americans Stolen for North Korean IT Worker Scams

fromAol
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Identities of More Than 80 Americans Stolen for North Korean IT Worker Scams

#george-santos
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

North Korean hackers ran US-based "laptop farm" from Arizona woman's home

Chapman faces 8.5 years in prison and three years of supervised release for her involvement with North Korea and identity theft.
#cybercrime
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Who Ratted? Chuck E. Cheese Gets Dragged Out of Florida Pizzeria in Cuffs

A Chuck E. Cheese employee in Tallahassee, Florida, dressed as Chuck E. Cheese was arrested on multiple credit card felonies, including identity theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Miscellaneous
NYC politics
fromNewsNation
2 months ago

NYPD officer accused of stealing $87K to pay for 'Booty by Jacks' workout program

A NYPD officer was accused of stealing over $87,000 from client accounts to fund personal expenses.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 months ago

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late

Travel documents, if scanned or stored digitally, are vulnerable to theft and exploitation.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Melrose firefighter who stole dead teen's identity sentenced to prison

Prosecutors detailed how Truong Nguyen, 50, evaded deportation and accountability for other alleged crimes for the better part of two decades, in part by using the stolen identity.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are impersonating bank representatives, leading to significant financial losses for victims.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Warning issued over card scam hitting Apple and PayPal

Cybersecurity experts from Silent Push report that thousands of fake storefronts mimic major retailers, aimed at stealing payment information while delivering no products.
E-Commerce
Privacy professionals
fromReason.com
2 months ago

Lawsuit Against Google for Accurately Reporting Negative Stories About Plaintiff Dismissed

Trenton Garmon alleges Google violated his Right of Publicity, seeking $8 billion for unauthorized use of his identity. His claims have faced multiple dismissals.
Canada news
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

Eleven charged in major Medicare fraud bust, including Brooklyn owner

A massive Medicare fraud scheme involving over $10 billion in false claims has been uncovered, leading to charges against 11 individuals.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

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

Graduation yard signs may celebrate achievements, but they pose privacy and safety risks to children.
Privacy professionals
fromLifehacker
3 months 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.
#financial-aid-fraud
fromBoston.com
3 months 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 months 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Haverhill teacher arraigned on charges of faking credentials, stolen valor

A Haverhill teacher faces 21 indictments for lying about her credentials and falsely claiming military honors.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

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

Scammers stole £47 million from HMRC by fraudulently accessing taxpayer accounts using phishing tactics. This sophisticated identity theft scheme targeted over 100,000 accounts.
UK politics
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 months ago

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

BJ Penn has been arrested for domestic abuse charges, raising concerns about his well-being and mental state.
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