"Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Told You So, Social Security Edition" from @emptywheel
Those who claim there is no difference between Democratic party and Republican party should be required to explain their theory of how Ketanji Brown Jackson and Samual Alito are exactly the same
ESET Home Security Ultimate Review: A Comprehensive Safety Bundle With Identity Protection
ESET Home Security Ultimate builds on the company's Premium security bundle, enhancing ransomware protection and adding an identity protection system for the whole family.
Anyone can be targeted by identity theft at any time! 🚨 Last year, over a million cases were reported. Protect yourself by learning to spot signs and act quickly. Check out resources and events during Identity Theft Awareness Week. Stay safe! 🔍💪 More info: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/identity-theft-awareness-week-find-tools-and-events-just-you #IdentityTheft #ConsumerProtection #StaySafe
So, I've received another batch of identity-theft spam, targeting #Canada #Canadian #Canadians with #investment -related #IdentityTheft #scams.
The messages direct the target to update their US IRS W-8BEN forms, which require that you enter a bunch of personal information, and are probably stealing login and password and #2FA codes to get access to investment accounts.
Remind your family and friends, especially the elderly and non-tech-savvy folks to NEVER click links in eMails from banks or investment companies.
The targets this week are #TDBank, #NationalBank, but they have previously attempted to impersonate #Questrade and #RBC and #wealthsimple
@sofalion Yes, indeed, the risks. Identity theft is a real risk, and social engineering is (and had always been) the most effective method of stealing credit card number, passwords, and so on. And the easiest way of someone pretending they are you (and have "lost" their password) is if they know trivial details about your life.
Denver Post: How CU Boulder’s student news site got taken over by AI slop. “Google the CU Independent, the student news outlet that covers the University of Colorado Boulder, and the first result — cuindependent.com — is a copycat website churning out what appears to be AI slop with headlines like ‘Why does my itchy scalp itch a day after washing?'”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/06/denver-post-how-cu-boulders-student-news-site-got-taken-over-by-ai-slop/Alberta business thwarts attempt to buy snowmobile with forged I.D.
Using stolen or forged identification to make big ticket purchases isn’t a new scam, but it appears to…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #CA #Canada #Crime #fakeid #forgeddocuments #Identitytheft #WetaskiwinMotorsports
https://www.newsbeep.com/347042/
Identity Theft Awareness Week (January 26–30, 2026) underscores how identity theft remains a persistent risk across financial, healthcare, and government systems.
While often viewed as a consumer issue, identity theft also reflects broader challenges in data protection, authentication, and user education.
What role should security professionals play in extending identity awareness beyond compliance requirements?
Share your insights and follow @technadu for objective cybersecurity and privacy coverage.
#IdentityTheft #PrivacySecurity #DigitalIdentity #CyberAwareness #InfoSecCommunity #RiskManagement
Planning for 2026? Beware of identity thieves targeting your finances. They can drain accounts & ruin credit. Avoid this by participating in Identity Theft Awareness Week to learn protective tips! Stay informed, safeguard your personal info & share with others. 💡🔒 #IdentityTheft #ConsumerProtection #IDTAW Details here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/12/planning-2026-add-identity-theft-awareness-week-your-calendar
...That’s all for this thread. I hope someone finds it helpful! #Ebay #Fraud #IdentityTheft
The Equifax data breach was one of the worst cases of identity theft across North America and the UK. It exposed credit card numbers, loan and mortgage information, credit scores, job history, and real addresses, making the victims extremely vulnerable targets. Here's what we've learnt from it.
#dataBreach #identityTheft #dataPrivacy #dataTheft
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
https://negativepid.blog/the-equifax-data-breach/
[Summary] Age-verification laws claim to protect, but they actually exclude the marginalised, erase online anonymity, and create massive privacy risks for everyone.
https://1312blogs.org/kalvin0x58c/10-not-so-hidden-dangers-of-age-verification-techdirt
#AgeVerification #DigitalRights #Privacy #TechEthics #Censorship #InternetFreedom #DataProtection #SocialJustice #MarginalizedGroups #Techdirt #OnlineSafety #HumanRights #DigitalSovereignty #Equity #IdentityTheft #Surveillance
BBC: Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents. “A top Amazon executive has said the US technology giant has blocked more than 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents. North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities, Amazon’s chief security officer Stephen Schmidt said in a LinkedIn post.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/25/bbc-amazon-blocks-1800-job-applications-from-suspected-north-korean-agents/Aadhaar, PAN copies of job seekers misused for Rs 35 crore; Thane police launch probe https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/crime/thane-job-scam-identity-fraud-rs35cr-dkzix4jw?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IndiaNews #Thane #AadhaarFraud #PANCardMisuse #IdentityTheft
🔐 A repeat identity thief was sentenced to four years in state prison after a fraud operation was uncovered in a Ukiah hotel room. Investigators linked the case to dozens of potential victims.
Please don't share this online. Kudos to Duetsche Telekom for the creativity. AI has opened up new possibilities, some good, some bad. Be aware of what’s possible and how information you share can be used. #AI #Security #IdentityTheft
https://bit.ly/49Mj4KN
Google Kills ‘Dark Web Report’ Tool, Citing Lack of Actionable Utility
#Google #Privacy #Cybersecurity #DarkWeb #DataSecurity #OnlineSafety #IdentityTheft #GoogleOne #InfoSec
Massive data breach at #700Credit exposes personal info of millions, including SSNs, names & addresses. If you get a notice act fast, monitor credit and watch for scams.
Read more👉 https://hackread.com/700credit-data-breach-5-million-consumers/
🪪 A shadowy L.A. crime ring is hijacking the IDs of foreign scholars, fraud expert says
#crime #la #losangeles #academia #identitytheft #immigration
