Tag: Identity Theft
Most blogs are written in the first person, and this one is for a particular reason. I myself am half Filipino, have had transactions with Filipino government systems, and I am also a security expert. So, my personal insight may be more useful and impactful than a corporate statement. The 2018 Philippine Identification System Act,…
Read MoreFraudulent unemployment claims filed by attackers against residents of the state of Washington and at least six other U.S. states are sending worried consumers into panic. Many are caught completely off guard by letters they’ve received from their states’ employment security departments notifying them that their unemployment claim is being processed. The problem? They didn’t…
Read MoreIntroduction In part one of this series, we noted the three most important things you can do immediately to guard against identity theft. In part two, we discuss why protecting your identity matters and additional steps you can take. The widespread unemployment benefits fraud that occurred throughout the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic provided…
Read MoreIntroduction In part one of this two-part series, we define digital identity and explore the attack vectors cybercriminals use at each stage in the identity lifecycle. Everything that we do as individuals has found its way into the digital world. From communicating with friends to purchasing good or services—even getting an education and managing investments…
Read MoreFraud has become a pervasive part of the discussion around cybersecurity. In part, this reflects a change in attacker motives, as cyber-attacks were not always as vicious as they are now. From the 1980s into the early 2000s, hacking was not really about profit. It was primarily about achieving fame in the hacker community by…
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