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How to get your Equifax money and stay safe doing it

July 30, 2019 admin awareness, credit monitoring, data breach, data breach settlement, Equifax, EU, European Union, Federal Trade Commission, fraud, fraud prevention, FTC, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Identity Theft, phishing, scams, settlement, Social Security numbers

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Equifax has been ordered to pay at least $650 million in relation to its enormous 2017 data breach. Users who were affected might be eligible for a claim. But watch out for scams!

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Kaspersky Security

Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 102

July 25, 2019 admin Equifax, IoT, news, phishing, podcast, Threats

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:16:56 +0000

In this edition of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss smart nappies (diapers), the Equifax fine and more.

MalwareBytes Security

A week in security (July 1 – 7)

July 8, 2019 admin a week in security, bitcoin, bitcoin generators, cash generators, China, Equifax, Germany, godlua, ironpython, openpgp, permissions, ryuk, smart home, stalkerware

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:08:33 +0000

A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 1-7, including stalkerware, Bitcoin generators, app permissions, Chinese spyware, some giant leaks, and a new malware attack method.

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A week in security

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Security TrendMicro

This Week in Security News: Cloud Risks and Container Vulnerability

February 15, 2019 admin Coffee Meets Bagel, Current News, Cyberattack, Equifax, kubernetes, RunC, Security

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:00:02 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about this year’s current uses and emerging risks of the cloud. Also, find out what new vulnerability was found in containers. Read on: Attacking Containers and…

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Security TrendMicro

This Week in Security News: Holiday Cybercriminals & Cryptomining Malware

November 16, 2018 admin cryptocurrency, cryptomining, Current News, cybersecurity, Equifax, LinkedIn, Pwn2Own, Security, Yahoo

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:21:25 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn the common threats and the best practices for defending against cybercriminals during November’s online shopping season. Also, see the different cryptomining malware affecting Linux systems and…

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MalwareBytes Security

A week in security (September 17 – 23)

September 24, 2018 admin Android, emotet, Equifax, Equifax breach, fine, MagaCart, malware, phishing, play, ransomware, round up. ukgov, sasl, Security world, Vulnerability, Week in security

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:03:26 +0000

A roundup of the security news from September 17–23, including Android scams, massive WordPress compromises, and high fines for Equifax.

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Independent Krebs

Credit Freezes are Free: Let the Ice Age Begin

September 21, 2018 admin A Little Sunshine, annualcreditreport.com, ChexSystems, credit freeze, credit lock, credit monitoring, CreditKarma, Equifax, Experian, Innovis, NCTUE, optoutprescreen.com, security freeze, Security Tools, TransUnion

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:31:43 +0000

It is now free in every U.S. state to freeze and unfreeze your credit file and that of your dependents, a process that blocks identity thieves and others from looking at private details in your consumer credit history. If you’ve been holding out because you’re not particularly worried about ID theft, here’s another reason to reconsider: The credit bureaus profit from selling copies of your file to others, so freezing your file also lets you deny these dinosaurs a valuable revenue stream.

Independent Krebs

In a Few Days, Credit Freezes Will Be Fee-Free

September 10, 2018 admin alex holden, CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, credit freeze, credit lock, CreditKarma, Equifax, Experian, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Innovis, Lisa Holden, NCTUE, security freeze, Security Tools, The Coming Storm, TransUnion

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:26:06 +0000

Later this month, all of the three major consumer credit bureaus will be required to offer free credit freezes to all Americans and their dependents. Maybe you’ve been holding off freezing your credit file because your home state currently charges a fee for placing or thawing a credit freeze, or because you believe it’s just not worth the hassle. If that accurately describes your views on the matter, this post may well change your mind.