IDIQ News!

Welcome to our weekly IDIQ newsletter! We are highlighting the latest trends in identity theft and scams along with education on how to help keep yourself safe online. Plus, we report the top data breaches of the week, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center - Nonprofit .Stay informed and up to date by subscribing now.

IdentityIQ Article:

How To Help Protect Your Digital Footprint

Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks. From the potential threat of identity theft to the impact on professional and personal reputations, protecting our digital footprints has never been more essential. Our guide explores how to help protect your digital footprint, unpacks its significance, and delves into ways to proactively secure and manage it.

How To Get an IP PIN For Your Child

Now more than ever, protecting your personal information from getting into the wrong hands is crucial. For parents, this responsibility extends to their children, especially when it comes to financial matters such as taxes. Research shows that child identity fraud costs U.S. families nearly $1 billion annually and affects one out of every 50 children. One effective way to help protect your child’s financial security is by obtaining an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for them. Our guide explores what an IP PIN is, why it’s important for your child to have one, and how parents can navigate the process of obtaining and managing their child’s IP PIN.

MyScoreIQ Article:

How to Improve Your FICO? Auto Score

Looking to buy your dream car? Having a strong credit score is an important early step in the process. Your creditworthiness determines the terms of your auto financing, making it crucial to understand how to enhance and maintain a strong credit profile. The most popular scoring model lenders use for car purchases is the FICO? Auto Score, which measures how likely you are to repay auto loans.

This comprehensive guide helps you navigate the journey of improving your FICO? Auto Score and equip yourself to secure favorable auto loan terms. Our article explores actionable insights and practical tips to pave the way for a successful car-buying experience.

Top data breaches this past week

Here are the top data breaches reported this week, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center - Nonprofit :

Arvest Bank (third-party Fiserv, Inc.) – MOVEit Transfer

- Breach Reported: 01-30-2024

- Date of Breach: 05-31-2023

- People Impacted: 26,388

GEICO Corporation (third-party Delta Dental of California) – MOVEit Transfer

- Breach Reported: 01-29-2024

- Date of Breach: 05-27-2023

- People Impacted: 71,490

Knight Barry Title, Inc.

- Breach Reported: 01-31-2024

- Date of Breach: 07-25-2023

- People Impacted: 44,910