Adam Almost Loses 4 Million Dollars
An identity thief, a vacant property and the Jersey Shore keep us guessing in this scam whodunnit.
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It’s Still Easy for Anyone to Become You at Experian
In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address. Sixteen months later, Experian clearly has not addressed this gaping lack of security. I know that because my account at Experian was recently hijacked, and the only way I could recover access was by recreating the account.
How Is Machine Learning Used in Fraud Detection?
By Owais Sultan
Machine learning is transforming fraud detection by swiftly identifying unusual patterns in data, helping prevent financial losses and…
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Unprotected Mobile Devices
The unfortunate reality of our digital era is that devices are lost, misplaced, or stolen every day. A mobile device without password protection is a gold mine for anyone with malicious intent.
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Make a Hacker’s Job Harder with Two-step Verification
Using identical passwords is convenient for us as users, but it’s also convenient for any hacker trying to steal personal information—once a hacker has access to one of your accounts, he can use a recycled password to snoop around at will.
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How to Obtain a Virtual Phone Number and Why You Need One
By Owais Sultan
A virtual phone number, also known as an online phone number, is a telephone number that is not tied to a specific physical phone line or location.
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Celebrities Are Lures For Scammers
Through this guide, we aim to shed light on how scammers take advantage of the global fascination with celebrities to target their potential victims.
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Modernizing fraud prevention with machine learning
The number of digital transactions has skyrocketed. As consumers continue to spend and interact online, they have growing expectations for security and identity verification. As fraudsters become savvier and more opportunistic, there’s an increased nee…
Spyware: A Major Identity Theft Threat
Spyware is a type of malicious software that collects information about users without their knowledge. It can track every action, from keystrokes to browsing habits, thus presenting a grave threat to user privacy and security.
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Connected cars and cybercrime: A primer
Original equipment suppliers (OEMs) and their suppliers who are weighing how to invest their budgets might be inclined to slow pedal investment in addressing cyberthreats. To date, the attacks that they have encountered have remained relatively unsophi…