[QUIZ] The Dark Web: The Online Underground

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The Dark Web & ID Crime

The Dark Web is home to a massive network of illegal sites, chatrooms and forums used by criminals to buy and sell a variety of unsavory products and services online. In the deepest part of the “Deep Web,” identity thieves use the Dark Web to buy and sell breached data, stolen identities and even cyberattack starter kits to anyone who can find their hidden storefront.

How much do you know about the Dark Web? This quick, 5-question Dark Web quiz will put your knowledge to the test! 

 

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[QUIZ] Are you an Identity Crime Prevention Expert?

By Laura Bruck in Quizzes: Test Your Security Knowledge 1 Comment

Identity Crime Prevention 

When it comes to identity crime prevention, do you know how to recognize common identity crime red flags? More importantly, do you know what to do if you are faced with a potential threat to your identity? 

If you can catch fraud and identity theft in their early stages, you can often avoid many of the substantial damages that come with it. Prevention and education are always your best defense against criminals that want to misuse your personal information. 

Are you an Identity Crime Prevention Beginner, Intermediate or Expert? Take the quiz to see where you stand! 

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Test Your Data Breach IQ!

By Laura Bruck in Quizzes: Test Your Security Knowledge 0 Comment

2017 Data Breach IQ Quiz 

Personal information is now more valuable than ever. In 2016, there were a total of 1,096 data breaches that affected companies across a variety of industries. Retailers, businesses, government agencies, media companies, non-profits and more had information compromised by unintended exposure or data theft. 

Criminals use the exposed information to commit identity crimes like fraud and identity theft. Understanding how data breaches work and how they impact us daily can help you secure your information more efficiently should your information ever be at risk.

 

Take this quiz to see how much you know about data breaches!

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