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No one is immune from cybercrime. Large corporations, government facilities, family businesses and individuals are all prey for hackers. In 2022, Americans lost $10.3 billion to a wide variety of internet scams.
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According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), more than 2,000 complaints are reported daily. Further, Donna Gregory, the unit chief at IC3, states only 10-12% of cybercrime victims reach out for help.
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Keeping up with criminals on the dark web is daunting for those not familiar with tech however, turning a blind eye to holes in your cybersecurity is no longer an option.
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Consider these facts about the dark web:
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- For $1 you can get the tools to install a malware application on someone’s PC
- For $3 you can get someone’s date of birth and social security number
- For $25 you can get a digital copy of a fake driver’s license or passport. (2)
A small investment for a hacker can lead them to great rewards. As if those stats are not scary enough, consumers are making it easy for hackers to access their personal information. According to a survey conducted by Chubb, half of consumers in the US and Canada, including the wealthiest families, continue to use the name of their pet, or a similarly identifiable name or date, for their new password. It is time the general public educates themselves on cybersecurity.
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