DISA Data Breach Exposes Data of 3.3 Million
DISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based employee screening provider, suffered a data breach exposing the personal information of over 3.3 million individuals, including Social Security numbers and financial details, between February 9 and April 22, 2024, with the public notification only occurring near...
DISA Data Breach Exposes Data of 3.3 Million
DISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based employee screening provider, suffered a data breach exposing the personal information of over 3.3 million individuals, including Social Security numbers and financial details, between February 9 and April 22, 2024, with the public notification only occurring near...
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Tax Scams Surge, Costing $9.1 Billion in 2024
The IRS reported $9.1 billion in tax-related fraud in 2024, highlighting a rise in scams targeting stressed taxpayers during tax season; common tactics include fake refunds, ghost preparers, and fraudulent charities.
Tax Scams Surge, Costing $9.1 Billion in 2024
The IRS reported $9.1 billion in tax-related fraud in 2024, highlighting a rise in scams targeting stressed taxpayers during tax season; common tactics include fake refunds, ghost preparers, and fraudulent charities.
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Woman Avoids Jail in \$100,000 Money Laundering Case
Isi Idehen-Otuomon, 28, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court to money laundering over \$100,000 of scammed funds using ten fraudulent bank accounts between 2019 and late 2023, receiving a suspended two-year sentence and a \$5000 compensation order.
Woman Avoids Jail in \$100,000 Money Laundering Case
Isi Idehen-Otuomon, 28, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court to money laundering over \$100,000 of scammed funds using ten fraudulent bank accounts between 2019 and late 2023, receiving a suspended two-year sentence and a \$5000 compensation order.
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Data Breach Response: Immediate Actions and Preventative Measures
This article details immediate actions to take following a data breach, including contacting financial institutions and police; it also emphasizes preventative measures such as credit freezes, regular credit report checks, and multi-factor authentication.
Data Breach Response: Immediate Actions and Preventative Measures
This article details immediate actions to take following a data breach, including contacting financial institutions and police; it also emphasizes preventative measures such as credit freezes, regular credit report checks, and multi-factor authentication.
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In-Game Currency Scams Target Gamers, Leading to Account Bans and Identity Theft
Gamers are targeted by online scams offering discounted in-game currency; purchasing from unofficial websites results in account bans, financial losses, and potential identity theft, according to GameTop CEO Serge Eliseeff.
In-Game Currency Scams Target Gamers, Leading to Account Bans and Identity Theft
Gamers are targeted by online scams offering discounted in-game currency; purchasing from unofficial websites results in account bans, financial losses, and potential identity theft, according to GameTop CEO Serge Eliseeff.
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Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets US Citizens
A nationwide smishing scam is tricking US citizens into paying fake toll fees via text messages, with thousands of victims reported since March 2024, resulting in financial losses and identity theft.
Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets US Citizens
A nationwide smishing scam is tricking US citizens into paying fake toll fees via text messages, with thousands of victims reported since March 2024, resulting in financial losses and identity theft.
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Valencia Man Arrested for €100,000 Friend Fraud
A 34-year-old man in Valencia, Spain, was arrested for defrauding nearly €100,000 from 19 friends by using their identities to open bank accounts and credit cards, starting his operation in February after a fraud report was filed.
Valencia Man Arrested for €100,000 Friend Fraud
A 34-year-old man in Valencia, Spain, was arrested for defrauding nearly €100,000 from 19 friends by using their identities to open bank accounts and credit cards, starting his operation in February after a fraud report was filed.
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IRS Reports $9.1 Billion in Tax Fraud, Warns of Rising Scam Risks
The IRS reported $9.1 billion (€8.7bn) in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024, prompting warnings about various scams including fake refunds, ghost preparers, fake charities, smishing/phishing, back tax demands, social media scams, and schemes targeting non-English speakers and seniors.
IRS Reports $9.1 Billion in Tax Fraud, Warns of Rising Scam Risks
The IRS reported $9.1 billion (€8.7bn) in fraud from financial and tax crimes in 2024, prompting warnings about various scams including fake refunds, ghost preparers, fake charities, smishing/phishing, back tax demands, social media scams, and schemes targeting non-English speakers and seniors.
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Spain Sees 23% Surge in Cybercrime, Identity Theft Leading the Rise
Cybercrime in Spain surged 23% in 2023, with identity theft accounting for over 90% of fraud cases, employing phishing, AI-powered deepfakes, and resulting in financial and reputational harm.
Spain Sees 23% Surge in Cybercrime, Identity Theft Leading the Rise
Cybercrime in Spain surged 23% in 2023, with identity theft accounting for over 90% of fraud cases, employing phishing, AI-powered deepfakes, and resulting in financial and reputational harm.
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Digital Footprints: Protecting Your Online Privacy
Ted Kritsonis, a veteran journalist, explains how every online action leaves a digital footprint, creating both active and passive data trails vulnerable to identity theft. He offers four strategies to boost anonymity and shrink your footprint.
Digital Footprints: Protecting Your Online Privacy
Ted Kritsonis, a veteran journalist, explains how every online action leaves a digital footprint, creating both active and passive data trails vulnerable to identity theft. He offers four strategies to boost anonymity and shrink your footprint.
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Former Bank Employee on Trial for $1 Million Fraud
A former St. George Bank employee, Sara Daizli, stands trial in Sydney, accused of a $1 million fraud scheme using fake identities and false documents to obtain loans from ANZ and Westpac between 2019 and 2023, leveraging her prior banking experience.
Former Bank Employee on Trial for $1 Million Fraud
A former St. George Bank employee, Sara Daizli, stands trial in Sydney, accused of a $1 million fraud scheme using fake identities and false documents to obtain loans from ANZ and Westpac between 2019 and 2023, leveraging her prior banking experience.
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1 Million+ Americans at Risk After Major Healthcare Data Breach
A data breach at Connecticut's Community Health Center (CHC) exposed the personal and medical information of 1,060,936 patients, including Social Security numbers and medical diagnoses, prompting an urgent warning and offers of credit monitoring.
1 Million+ Americans at Risk After Major Healthcare Data Breach
A data breach at Connecticut's Community Health Center (CHC) exposed the personal and medical information of 1,060,936 patients, including Social Security numbers and medical diagnoses, prompting an urgent warning and offers of credit monitoring.
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44% Bias Score