The past year has been full of major events that have impacted the national economy, from the performance of large corporations to the wallets of individual consumers. Supply chain problems, inflation, overheated housing markets, labor shortages and data breaches are just a few of the topics that have impacted our credit and personal finances.
As the end of the year approaches, we are compiling the most searched and read topics for 2021. Readers are primarily interested in avoiding malicious scams, from fake shopping websites to account takeovers. In addition, we reported on the biggest data breach of the year and provided guidance on what to do if you become aware that your information has been breached.
Here are the top 10 most popular IdentityIQ blogs.
- How to spot fake shopping websites this holiday season
- Gift card scams and how to avoid them
- 8 Common Identity Theft Scams
- Cloudstar keeps getting corrupted after ransomware attack
- Scam School: Bad Practices in Social Media Can Put Your Identity at Risk
- Everyone in the family must protect their identity
- What to do if you are a victim of a hospital data breach
- How hackers steal passwords
- Tips to Avoid Holiday Job Scams
- Account Takeover: What is it and how to prevent it?
Throughout the year, we monitor the latest developments in cybersecurity and identity protection to alert our readers when threats arise. It also provides expert recommendations on credit best practices, fraud detection, and how to protect your identity.
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