One week after its launch, hacked Disney+ accounts are what is being discussed rather than the new video streaming service. A week ago, Disney launched a highly anticipated video streaming service, and hackers have already found a way to make a buck while ruining your fun. The service, called Disney+, contains not only Disney film […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITRC_SS_disneyplus_1516637324.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-11-19 10:16:382019-11-19 10:16:38Hacked Disney+ Accounts Are Being Sold Online
If you have never heard of e-skimming before, you probably want to educate yourself, especially with the holidays right around the corner. You may have heard warnings over the years about criminals tampering with credit card swipe systems at stores, gas pumps and other point-of-sale consumer stations. This tampering, known as “skimming,” happens when someone […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITRC_SS_holiday-shopping-skimming_350003063.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-11-06 10:44:002019-11-07 10:37:53E-Skimming is a New Cybercrime That is Just in Time for the Holidays
Halloween is just around the corner, so what better time to talk about the scariest of all monsters? Zombies! And zombie apps. Zombie apps are far more dangerous than the undead threat. Worse, they move slowly, they can work in packs and if they get their teeth in you, you are done for. A zombie […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ITRC_SS_ZombieAppsCybersecurity_313044083.jpg36995900Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-28 14:05:332019-10-28 14:05:33How Zombie Apps and Accounts Can Come Back To Life
Be careful about what you are searching for online regarding your favorite celebrity because it could lead to malware attacks. Social media and the internet have given us unprecedented access to our favorite actors, singers, artists and other famous people. Celebrity searches, everything from fashions and the latest gossip to viral videos and streaming shows, […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ITRC_SS_celebrities_252725374.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-25 10:40:142019-10-28 15:50:41The Most Dangerous Celebrities Online: Being a Fan Can Lead to Malware Attacks
Two-factor authentication is a security protocol that requires users to take an extra step whenever they log in. For example, you open your online banking app and enter your username and password, and then wait a few seconds for a text message or email that contains a six-digit code. You enter that one-time code into […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ITRC_SS_Two-factor-authentication_1137957356.jpg37505000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-21 13:01:442019-10-18 16:11:11FBI Warns of Hackers Bypassing Some Types of Two-Factor Authentication
Those fun quizzes you can take on social media where you have to identify characters from ‘90s TV shows or figuring out what kind of pasta you would be based on your answers are not the only online tests that make security experts cringe. While those are often fraught with danger, such as viruses or […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ITRC_SS_Cybersmart-digital-knowledge_1255514140.jpg6721000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-19 08:30:012019-10-18 14:52:03Are You CyberSmart? Majority of U.S. Adults Lack Digital Knowledge
Online streaming video game service Twitch has been the subject of recent discussion about account hacking. A significant number of Twitch account users have reported that their accounts were taken over by someone without access. The company, however, did not suffer a data breach. According to an article in TechCrunch, the connection seems to be […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ITRC_SS_twitch_1048427296.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-15 07:00:072019-10-14 16:19:17One Simple Way to Not Get Your Twitch Account Hacked
The second Wednesday in October is one of the most important holidays we have since it impacts every single citizen in the world. National Stop Bullying Day is not only an awareness campaign about a crucial global issue, it is also one that impacts young and old, rich and poor, every race and nationality. There […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ITRC_SS_Cyberbullying_1148689004.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-03 15:02:532019-10-03 15:02:53Cyberbullying and Identity Theft Go Hand-In-Hand and Continue to Pose a Threat
Halloween is not the only celebration to look forward to at this time of year. Every October, the National Cybersecurity Alliance hosts a consumer-awareness event, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, also known as #CyberAware month, based on protecting you from harm. This month-long celebration of digital security and privacy promotes safer connectivity, healthy device use and […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/National-Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month-PSL.png10801080Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2019-10-01 08:00:012019-10-01 09:47:13National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Own It. Secure It. Protect It.
It is back to school time, or as many college students know of it, back to debt time. One of the many mounting costs associated with higher education is the price of textbooks. However, thanks to the internet, there many websites offering free and cheap digital versions of the real thing. Because of that, students […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ITRC_SS_ebook_292746704-450x450.jpg450450Jameshttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJames2019-09-23 15:25:112019-09-26 15:25:27Students Find Real Book Worms - New Hidden Malware in eBooks
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Hacked Disney+ Accounts Are Being Sold Online
One week after its launch, hacked Disney+ accounts are what is being discussed rather than the new video streaming service. A week ago, Disney launched a highly anticipated video streaming service, and hackers have already found a way to make a buck while ruining your fun. The service, called Disney+, contains not only Disney film […]
E-Skimming is a New Cybercrime That is Just in Time for the Holidays
If you have never heard of e-skimming before, you probably want to educate yourself, especially with the holidays right around the corner. You may have heard warnings over the years about criminals tampering with credit card swipe systems at stores, gas pumps and other point-of-sale consumer stations. This tampering, known as “skimming,” happens when someone […]
How Zombie Apps and Accounts Can Come Back To Life
Halloween is just around the corner, so what better time to talk about the scariest of all monsters? Zombies! And zombie apps. Zombie apps are far more dangerous than the undead threat. Worse, they move slowly, they can work in packs and if they get their teeth in you, you are done for. A zombie […]
The Most Dangerous Celebrities Online: Being a Fan Can Lead to Malware Attacks
Be careful about what you are searching for online regarding your favorite celebrity because it could lead to malware attacks. Social media and the internet have given us unprecedented access to our favorite actors, singers, artists and other famous people. Celebrity searches, everything from fashions and the latest gossip to viral videos and streaming shows, […]
FBI Warns of Hackers Bypassing Some Types of Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication is a security protocol that requires users to take an extra step whenever they log in. For example, you open your online banking app and enter your username and password, and then wait a few seconds for a text message or email that contains a six-digit code. You enter that one-time code into […]
Are You CyberSmart? Majority of U.S. Adults Lack Digital Knowledge
Those fun quizzes you can take on social media where you have to identify characters from ‘90s TV shows or figuring out what kind of pasta you would be based on your answers are not the only online tests that make security experts cringe. While those are often fraught with danger, such as viruses or […]
One Simple Way to Not Get Your Twitch Account Hacked
Online streaming video game service Twitch has been the subject of recent discussion about account hacking. A significant number of Twitch account users have reported that their accounts were taken over by someone without access. The company, however, did not suffer a data breach. According to an article in TechCrunch, the connection seems to be […]
Cyberbullying and Identity Theft Go Hand-In-Hand and Continue to Pose a Threat
The second Wednesday in October is one of the most important holidays we have since it impacts every single citizen in the world. National Stop Bullying Day is not only an awareness campaign about a crucial global issue, it is also one that impacts young and old, rich and poor, every race and nationality. There […]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Own It. Secure It. Protect It.
Halloween is not the only celebration to look forward to at this time of year. Every October, the National Cybersecurity Alliance hosts a consumer-awareness event, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, also known as #CyberAware month, based on protecting you from harm. This month-long celebration of digital security and privacy promotes safer connectivity, healthy device use and […]
Students Find Real Book Worms – New Hidden Malware in eBooks
It is back to school time, or as many college students know of it, back to debt time. One of the many mounting costs associated with higher education is the price of textbooks. However, thanks to the internet, there many websites offering free and cheap digital versions of the real thing. Because of that, students […]