Identity Theft stories - Page 8

Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.

Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.

Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.

Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.

An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.

Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

As eCommerce surges towards a projected USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, merchants and payment providers must enhance security and convenience to reduce cart abandonment.

Enzoic has launched a global partner programme designed to help businesses tackle rising cyber threats, including compromised credentials and payment card fraud.

Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.