This post will be updated as more information becomes available Contact tracing scams have begun to pick up steam with the evolving technology coming closer to becoming a reality. Some of those scams include hackers and fraudsters posing as contact tracers – both online and in person – trying to steal personally identifiable information (PII), […]
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Unemployment identity theft, also known as unemployment fraud, continues to skyrocket across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic; particularly hard-hit is Washington state. A possible Nigerian fraud ring could be to blame for many of the cases involved in the uptick. According to the New York Times, a group of international fraudsters from Nigeria […]
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Password security has been a hot topic for a long time. That is because passwords stand as the most commonly used tool to keep unauthorized individuals out of accounts and files. However, as technology changes and hackers adapt their methods to keep up, what was once considered best practices can change as well. That is […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are not traveling much – if at all. As a result, people could be more susceptible to travel loyalty account takeover (accounts that may include large amounts of personally identifiable information like driver’s license and passport numbers). They could also be more vulnerable to attacks because of past breaches and […]
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Each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reflects on the previous year’s exploits and anticipates trends for the next. When we first published our thoughts on 2020 back in December, it was stated that we anticipated the identity theft trends for 2020 would include 2020 being the year for privacy. While privacy remains an […]
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With so many people working and socializing from home, more than just businesses – employees, families and friends – are trying to find a place to gather (hold virtual meetings, religious services, game nights, birthday parties and happy hours). Zoom has become “that meeting place” for most. According to the Chief Executive of Zoom, in […]
Due to concerns over COVID-19, more people than ever are working remotely or are furloughed temporarily. With World Backup Day coming up on March 31st, it is more important now than ever to talk about data security and backing up important systems. Usually, this is just a day set aside to understand more about personal […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and seriously impacts everyone across the country, so do the number of COVID-19 scams that will pop-up trying to get access to personally identifiable information (PII) and finances. It can be difficult to decipher which emails, phone calls, social media posts or text messages are scams versus legitimate […]
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As news of a COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, companies large and small are requiring more employees to work from home in an effort to create social distance. However, that is leading to an increase in the risk of COVID-19-related cyberattacks. Potential Risks of Teleworking: Higher Rates of Phishing/Cyberattacks With more than 10,000 breaches tracked […]
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Contact Tracing Scams Ramp Up as New Technology Evolves Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
This post will be updated as more information becomes available Contact tracing scams have begun to pick up steam with the evolving technology coming closer to becoming a reality. Some of those scams include hackers and fraudsters posing as contact tracers – both online and in person – trying to steal personally identifiable information (PII), […]
Possible Nigerian Fraud Ring to Blame for Unemployment Identity Theft Attacks
Unemployment identity theft, also known as unemployment fraud, continues to skyrocket across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic; particularly hard-hit is Washington state. A possible Nigerian fraud ring could be to blame for many of the cases involved in the uptick. According to the New York Times, a group of international fraudsters from Nigeria […]
The Evolution of Password Advice
Password security has been a hot topic for a long time. That is because passwords stand as the most commonly used tool to keep unauthorized individuals out of accounts and files. However, as technology changes and hackers adapt their methods to keep up, what was once considered best practices can change as well. That is […]
COVID-19 Could Lead to Increase in Travel Loyalty Account Takeover
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are not traveling much – if at all. As a result, people could be more susceptible to travel loyalty account takeover (accounts that may include large amounts of personally identifiable information like driver’s license and passport numbers). They could also be more vulnerable to attacks because of past breaches and […]
A Shift in 2020 Identity Theft Trends as a Result of COVID-19
Each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reflects on the previous year’s exploits and anticipates trends for the next. When we first published our thoughts on 2020 back in December, it was stated that we anticipated the identity theft trends for 2020 would include 2020 being the year for privacy. While privacy remains an […]
While Work-From-Home Conference Calls Soar in Popularity, So Do Zoom Privacy Issues
With so many people working and socializing from home, more than just businesses – employees, families and friends – are trying to find a place to gather (hold virtual meetings, religious services, game nights, birthday parties and happy hours). Zoom has become “that meeting place” for most. According to the Chief Executive of Zoom, in […]
Why World Backup Day 2020 is More Important Than Ever
Due to concerns over COVID-19, more people than ever are working remotely or are furloughed temporarily. With World Backup Day coming up on March 31st, it is more important now than ever to talk about data security and backing up important systems. Usually, this is just a day set aside to understand more about personal […]
Identity Theft Resource Center Contact Center Remains Available during COVID-19 Related Office Closure
Is this a COVID-19 Scam? Find Out with These Tips
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and seriously impacts everyone across the country, so do the number of COVID-19 scams that will pop-up trying to get access to personally identifiable information (PII) and finances. It can be difficult to decipher which emails, phone calls, social media posts or text messages are scams versus legitimate […]
COVID-19 Outbreak Leads to More Employees Working Remotely and Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
As news of a COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, companies large and small are requiring more employees to work from home in an effort to create social distance. However, that is leading to an increase in the risk of COVID-19-related cyberattacks. Potential Risks of Teleworking: Higher Rates of Phishing/Cyberattacks With more than 10,000 breaches tracked […]