Identity Theft stories

CyberArk expands passwordless authentication with new passkey support
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CyberArk adds passkey support to its Identity 23.11 release, enhancing passwordless authentication capabilities.

Digital experiences shaping brand loyalty among Australian consumers
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Ping Identity survey reveals changing dynamics of brand loyalty in the digital era, with consumers prioritising ease of use and security.

RSM Australia shares top cybersecurity tips for risk management executives
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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RSM Australia outlines top 5 cybersecurity tips for risk management execs to enhance business security measures.

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

SendQuick Conexa partners with Yoti for enhanced digital ID security
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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data protection
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biometrics
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SendQuick, a leading enterprise mobile messaging firm, has partnered with Yoti to enhance digital security through advanced authentication solutions.

Redefining finance: How AI is revolutionising banking & cybersecurity
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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AI is transforming the finance sector, improving customer service, battling fraud, and making repayments efficient.

Ping Identity launches new way to protect against identity fraud
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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identity theft
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enterprise security
Intelligent identity solution provider Ping Identity has announced PingOne Protect, a new fraud detection and risk management service.

Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan
Fri, 26th May 2023
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The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.

Deepfake and AI 101: Twelve tips to spot a deepfake
Mon, 1st May 2023
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Deepfake technology can be used maliciously or with unethical intent, and this means deepfakes are a potentially dangerous tool.

Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.

Early access now available for Ping Identity’s PingOne Neo
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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identity theft
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digital wallets
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ping identity
Ping Identity is offering early access to PingOne neo, the company's multi-standards decentralised identity management solution.

Barracuda adds Zero Trust Access to enhance email security
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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The new capabilities allow customers to control access to email systems and Microsoft 365 applications on a need-to-know basis, enhancing email security.

The most common types of identity theft and top ten ways to avoid it
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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1 in 5 New Zealanders have experienced identity theft, with 5% impacted in the past year. Learn the most common types and how to prevent it.

Online identity theft is rising in NZ - here’s what to do about it
Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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It may start with a few stolen details online, but it could end with thousands of dollars missing or worse, a reputation down the drain.

Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks
Thu, 12th May 2022
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World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.

The future of digital identity: the need for systems reform
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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online verification
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identity theft
Identity credentialing, proving you are who you say you are, needs to catch up to the technologies available. Currently, most organisations use simple means.

5% of Kiwis experienced identity theft in 2021 - report
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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Norton has found 5% of New Zealanders experienced identity theft in 2021, and 10% have clicked on a fraudulent package notification link in the past 12 months.

New research reveals data privacy still a big worry for Kiwis
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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identity theft
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New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their personal data privacy, according to a new InternetNZ survey.

Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.

Phishing emails harvest personal details from LinkedIn members
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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Phishing emails pretending to be from LinkedIn have been intercepted, aiming to steal personal details, says MailGuard.

Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.

New research by Netacea into digital fingerprint and identity thief
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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identity theft
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cyber threats
New research by Netacea shows digital fingerprint trading platform Genesis Market increasing, with over 350,000 stolen digital identities available.

Gamers targeted as identity theft, bullying and cheating increases online
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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More than a tenth of gamers have had their ID stolen – which could be worth as much as $347bn globally, according to new research.

Dark web monitoring and how it can help protect online identities
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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Identity theft affects 1 in 6 New Zealanders, with personal information often traded on the dark web. Learn how to protect against it.