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Bitcoin scam: A look back at the Twitter hack

Jochen Lohmann

Hackers repeatedly infiltrate celebrities’ social media accounts to post fake Bitcoin offers. Such scams capitalize on star power to lure victims into responding. This was the case in 2020 with the big Twitter hack.

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DW Sendung Shift | ID theft

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Shift - Identity theft: How secure is your personal data online?

Shift - Identity theft: How secure is your personal data online?

Identity theft is a serious problem in the digital age. That’s why it’s important to take steps to protect personal data and minimize the risk of becoming a victim before it’s too late.

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A series of faces being scanned on a computer

Worrying trend: identity theft in India

Worrying trend: identity theft in India

Identity theft is a major problem in India. Around 45 percent of people there have experiences with it. Now fraud involving AI-generated voices and videos is also on the rise.

DW Sendung Shift | Tipps Karsten Nohl

DW Sendung Shift | Tipps Karsten Nohl

3 tips to protect yourself from identity theft

3 tips to protect yourself from identity theft

Security expert Karsten Nohl advises using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to ward off hackers. For extra security, it’s crucial to back up important data on external hard drives.

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