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The Cyber Defense eMagazine November Edition for 2023

Cyber Defense eMagazine November Edition for 2023 #CDM #CYBERDEFENSEMAG @CyberDefenseMag by @Miliefsky a world-renowned cyber security expert and the Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine as part of the Cyber Defense Media Group as well as Yan Ross, Editor-in-Chief and many more writers, partners and supporters who make this an awesome publication! 196 page November Edition fully packed with some of our best content. Thank you all and to our readers! OSINT ROCKS! #CDM #CDMG #OSINT #CYBERSECURITY #INFOSEC #BEST #PRACTICES #TIPS #TECHNIQUES

Cyber Defense eMagazine November Edition for 2023 #CDM #CYBERDEFENSEMAG @CyberDefenseMag by @Miliefsky a world-renowned cyber security expert and the Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine as part of the Cyber Defense Media Group as well as Yan Ross, Editor-in-Chief and many more writers, partners and supporters who make this an awesome publication! 196 page November Edition fully packed with some of our best content. Thank you all and to our readers! OSINT ROCKS! #CDM #CDMG #OSINT #CYBERSECURITY #INFOSEC #BEST #PRACTICES #TIPS #TECHNIQUES

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Further, PharMerica Healthcare disclosed that its systems were breached in early <strong>2023</strong> by an<br />

unauthorized third party, which resulted in the leak of the personal details of more than 5.8 million<br />

deceased people.<br />

2. Posthumous Identity <strong>The</strong>ft: <strong>The</strong> phenomenon<br />

of posthumous identity theft is increasingly<br />

prevalent. In 2021, the Identity <strong>The</strong>ft Resource<br />

Center reported that cases of identity theft<br />

increased by 72% compared to the previous<br />

year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> family of a deceased individual discovered<br />

that the deceased's personal in<strong>for</strong>mation was<br />

used to open fraudulent bank accounts and take<br />

out loans, causing significant financial and<br />

emotional distress. Obituary Scams are<br />

becoming more common. Obituary scams, also<br />

known as bereavement scams, typically start<br />

with in<strong>for</strong>mation gleaned from death notices in<br />

newspapers or posted online. Criminals harvest<br />

facts commonly included in obits — such as the<br />

deceased’s birth date, where the person lived and worked, and family members’ names — to start<br />

building a profile <strong>for</strong> identity theft.<br />

<strong>Cyber</strong>security Risk Management<br />

As seen above, our digital afterlife is becoming<br />

increasingly important, and with it comes new risks.<br />

Posthumous identity theft, unauthorized access to<br />

accounts, and misuse of personal data are all potential<br />

threats.<br />

A risk management approach to protecting your digital<br />

afterlife can help you identify, assess, and mitigate these<br />

risks. Here are some key steps:<br />

1. Identify your digital assets and accounts. This includes everything from social media profiles to<br />

financial accounts to online storage services.<br />

2. Assess the risks to each asset and account. Consider the following factors:<br />

o What type of data is stored in the account?<br />

o How sensitive is the data?<br />

o How easily could the account be accessed by unauthorized individuals?<br />

3. Implement mitigation strategies to reduce the risks. This may include using strong passwords,<br />

enabling two-factor authentication, and reviewing privacy settings.<br />

<strong>Cyber</strong> <strong>Defense</strong> <strong>eMagazine</strong> – <strong>November</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> 94<br />

Copyright © <strong>2023</strong>, <strong>Cyber</strong> <strong>Defense</strong> Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.

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