Identity theft
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techIdentity theft costs Americans over $20 billion in losses, with hidden time and credit damage
Major data breaches have led to billions in identity theft losses, with victims spending weeks resolving fraud and repairing credit.
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financeTexas Firm to Pay Up to $5K After Data Breach
Mason Construction agrees to compensate victims of a 2024 data breach exposing SSNs, IDs, and financial info. Payments up to $5,000 with claims due by June 1.
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techConduent Data Breach Exposes Millions, Including Sensitive Health Information
Government tech giant Conduent suffers massive data breach affecting tens of millions across multiple states, exposing personal and medical details.
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techCredit Freeze: A Limited Defense Against Evolving Identity Theft
Understand the limitations of a credit freeze and discover comprehensive strategies for protecting your identity against modern threats.
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finance2026 Tax Season Scams: Identity Theft Threat from Fake IRS Messages
Cybercriminals are launching sophisticated tax scams targeting Americans as early as January, using stolen personal data to impersonate the IRS and steal identities.
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techDataminr: Cyber 'Mega-Loss' Era Dawns as Threat Alerts Skyrocket
Dataminr's latest report reveals a seismic shift in cyber threats, with a 225% surge in threat actor alerts and an alarming rise in 'mega-loss' events.