Identity Theft stories
Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto
Today
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cybersecurity
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data breach
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identity theft
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
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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.
iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
2 days ago
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surveillance
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pam
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mfa
iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
2 days ago
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in major sting
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ransomware
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mfa
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crypto
Police and tech firms have dismantled Tycoon 2FA, a phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts at industrial scale.
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
Last week
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endpoint protection
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pam
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mfa
New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.
Cyber safety for women: Tackling stalking, deepfakes and online harassment
Last week
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data protection
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physical security
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ai ethics & governance
As India marks International Women's Day, women warn of rising cyberstalking, deepfakes and online abuse curbing their digital freedom.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
Last week
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Microsoft & Europol disrupt global Tycoon 2FA scam
Last week
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ransomware
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mfa
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crypto
Microsoft and Europol have seized over 300 domains to disrupt Tycoon 2FA, a vast phishing-for-hire service bypassing MFA worldwide.
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
As firewalls fade, digital identity emerges as the core security perimeter, powering zero-trust strategies across cloud and remote work.
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
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malware
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data protection
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surveillance
Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
Ecommpay issues free guide to combat rising eCommerce fraud
Last month
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mfa
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fintech
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cx
Ecommpay launches a free fraud guide for online retailers as UK payment fraud hits GBP £1.17 billion and AI-driven scams rapidly escalate.
Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness
Last month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Last month
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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hcm
Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.
AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.