Identity Theft stories
UK bank scam attempts rise 62% as fraudsters shift tactics
2 days ago
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biometrics
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UK banks face a sharp rise in authorised fraud as phishing, purchase scams and stolen-device attacks surge, BioCatch data shows.
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.
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
3 days ago
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malware
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Business Hub warns UK firms to tighten basic cyber defences as government figures show 43% hit by breaches, phishing and ransomware in past year.
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.
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
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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 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
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advanced persistent threat protection
Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI
This month
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data protection
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN expands beyond its VPN roots with ExpressAI, a privacy-focused platform using confidential computing to keep prompts and chats hidden.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
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firewalls
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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.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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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.
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
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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
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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.
UK businesses hit by cyber breaches as phishing rises
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Cyber breaches hit 43% of UK firms as phishing surges and basic safeguards like 2FA and VPNs see worryingly low uptake.
Two-thirds of stolen identities reused in repeat fraud
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physical security
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Two-thirds of stolen identities are reused in fresh fraud, with many circulating for months as synthetic “Frankenstein” profiles, research warns.
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
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data protection
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Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.
AI scams 2.0 leave UK small businesses more exposed
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malware
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI-powered deepfakes and targeted malware ads are fuelling a new wave of scams, leaving UK small firms dangerously exposed online.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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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.
Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto
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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.