Identity Theft stories - Page 10

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.

Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.

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.

New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.

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

A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.

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

Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.

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.

Cyber-attacks on European sports websites surge by 59% in January and 66% in March, with threats extending to travel, airlines, entertainment, and betting sectors.