Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

A group of thieves thought to be responsible for collecting millions in fraudulent small business loans and unemployment insurance benefits from COVID-19 economic relief efforts gathered personal data on people and businesses they were impersonating by leveraging several compromised accounts at a little-known U.S. consumer data broker, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Continue reading Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Hackers Dumpster Dive for Taxpayer Data in COVID-19 Relief Money Scams

Threat actors are buying and selling taxpayer data on hacker forums as well as using phishing and other campaigns to steal various U.S. government payouts. Continue reading Hackers Dumpster Dive for Taxpayer Data in COVID-19 Relief Money Scams

Small Businesses Tapping COVID-19 Loans Hit with Data Exposure

The SBA said sensitive information about applicants may have been revealed to others applying for disaster loan program funds. Continue reading Small Businesses Tapping COVID-19 Loans Hit with Data Exposure