Identity Theft stories
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
3 days ago
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malware
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gaming
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data protection
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
5 days ago
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
5 days ago
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endpoint protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
5 days ago
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Last week
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data protection
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iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
Last week
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data protection
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fintech
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cx
Data quality gives banks a scalable route to digital trust, cutting fraud and false positives while speeding onboarding, KYB and AI-driven checks.
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
This month
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
This month
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vpns
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ransomware
SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns
Last month
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
DTEX warns North Korean operatives are using false identities to secure Australian tech jobs, with some applicants aided by AI and deepfakes.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Last month
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data protection
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surveillance
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mfa
US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
Last month
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
Last month
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gaming
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biometrics
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cx
APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
Last month
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
DigiCert has revamped its Document Trust Manager to centralise signing controls, as firms battle AI-driven fraud and tougher compliance demands.
CrowdStrike flags faster AI-driven cyber attacks worldwide
Last month
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
AI-fuelled cyber attacks are spreading faster worldwide, CrowdStrike warns, as breakout times plummet and criminals weaponise mainstream tools.
North Korean IT workers infiltrate Western remote jobs
Last month
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hcm
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physical security
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supply chain
North Korean IT workers using Western collaborators and fake identities are infiltrating remote jobs to funnel foreign salaries home.
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
Last month
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data protection
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drones
Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
Last month
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Vietnam fake account farms fuel global cybercrime wave
Last month
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malware
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data protection
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mfa
Vietnam-based fake account farms are fuelling a growing global cybercrime market, flogging cheap logins, bot tools and disposable email tricks.
Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto
Last month
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mdm
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physical security
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breach prevention
A critical MediaTek boot flaw lets attackers steal PINs and crypto wallets from powered-off Android phones with a 45-second USB attack.
LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials
Last month
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encryption
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mfa
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cloud security
LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.