Hacks And Identity Theft Hit Harder Than Ever. Consumers Are Prime Targets.

24 Sep Hacks And Identity Theft Hit Harder Than Ever. Consumers Are Prime Targets.

This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine

Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 24, 2025

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In just the past year, global cybercrime damages soared past $10.5 trillion, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, and Gizmodo reports the U.S. alone has seen victim losses in the billions, according to FBI data. That’s not some abstract corporate scandal: regular people, normal families, and students are the ones losing real money, their accounts, and even parts of their identity.

The classic image of a hacker in a dark room is a cliché, but the threat is very real and often silent: criminals are after credit card numbers, home addresses, emails, even Social Security numbers. And the methods aren’t just viruses anymore—phishing campaigns, credential theft, and even deepfake scams targeting your reputation are all up and rising.

This isn’t a “sky is falling” message, because the right defense tools actually help: An anti-virus plan from cybersecurity giant Norton covers more than just virus scanning: it includes malware and ransomware protection, password manager, encrypted cloud backup, and even some coverage against deepfakes, all for one device.

Norton isn’t the only vendor offering digital protection for consumers, but whether it’s from them or a solution from another security company, now is the time to protect yourself!

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