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2020 Data Breaches – So Far This Year
2020 Data Breaches
In 2019 there were over 7.9 billion data records exposed. That was a 33% increase over 2018!
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission...
Scams
Fraud
Exploring the Threat of Deepfake Videos in Elder Fraud
Understanding Deepfake Technology
Deepfake technology utilizes artificial intelligence to create synthetic videos that can convincingly imitate real-life individuals. Scammers have recently begun to exploit this...
Services
What is the Dark Web? – Current Scams
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What is the Dark Web? - Current Scams
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Zoom Phishing Email
Con artists registered more than 2,449 fake Zoom-related internet domains in the early months of the pandemic, just so they could send out zoom...
Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity Theft than Other Adults
Nearly three times as likely to report identity theft and that someone used a debit card or some other electronic means to take money...
Understanding Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity can be defined as a set of practices and technologies designed to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks,...
Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
Counterfeit prescription drugs are illegal and may be hazardous to your health.
They are fake medicine that is not produced to the pharmacological and safety...
Targeting Kids
Scams Targeted at Teens
Scams targeted at teens have being increasing in recent years.
It's not hard to scam young people since they tend to be inexperienced, are trusting...
Sweepstakes Scam
The Sweepstakes Scam has evolved onto the many platforms. The platform is where influencers can make money by promoting products and services of sponsored...
Mobile Phone Safety for Kids
Think about mobile phone safety when determining an appropriate age for kids to have a mobile phone? For every family, that answer is going...
Identity Theft
Understanding Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity can be defined as a set of practices and technologies designed to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks,...
Active Duty Alert
Service members who deploy can place an active duty alert on their credit reports to help minimize their risk of identity theft.
An active duty...
Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity Theft
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Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity TheftSericemembers report identity theft and that someone used a debit...
Medical Identity Theft
Medical identity theft is when a thief uses your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, even file claims...
Stimulus Payment Stolen by an ID Thief?
Was your stimulus payment stolen by an ID Thief? If so, you can report the theft to the FTC and the IRS all at...
Targeting Seniors
Grandparent Scam
The Grandparent scam typically works something like this:
You get a call from someone posing as your grandchild. The scammer explains, in a frantic voice,...
Data Breach
Understanding the Impact of Data Breaches on Businesses
The Reality of Data Breaches in 2026
In 2026, data breaches have unfortunately become a frequent occurrence, affecting businesses of all sizes. From small startups...
