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Tag Archives: Account Fraud

What is Credential Stuffing? What You Need to Know to Stay Safe from Account Hacking

By The EZShield Team in Breach and Scam News January 25, 2021 0 Comment
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What is credential stuffing?

Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack where cybercriminals take large databases of usernames and passwords, often stolen through recent data breaches, and attempt to “stuff” the account logins into other web applications using an automated process. In a credential stuffing attack, the fraudster uses access to consumer accounts to make fraudulent purchases, conduct phishing attacks, and steal information, money, or both. Credential stuffing is especially dangerous for consumers who use the same username and password combinations for more than one account, giving a cyber thief access to all of those accounts at one swipe. Continue reading

Reward Risks: Hackers are Targeting Your Loyalty Points

By Steve Turner in Breach and Scam News May 29, 2019 0 Comment
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Loyalty programs are big business for retailers and fraudsters alike. From airline miles to hotel stays to free coffee, consumers are extremely willing to share personal information with their favorite stores for rewards. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting these loyalty programs because consumers often don’t treat it like real money. The end result — $1 billion a year ends up in the pocket of these scammers. Continue reading

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