Preventing credential theft in the age of AI

In this Help Net Security video, Tina Srivastava, MIT Lecturer and CEO of Badge, discusses a 20-year cryptography problem – using biometrics for authentication without storing a face/finger/voice print. This has massive implications for corporate… Continue reading Preventing credential theft in the age of AI

Exclusive: Senator calls on Commerce to tighten proposed rules on exporting surveillance, hacking tech to problematic nations

Ron Wyden, D-Ore., fears the regulations have a major loophole and don’t cover enough repressive governments’ agencies.

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How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies

In this Help Net Security interview, Brian Pontarelli, CEO at FusionAuth, discusses the evolving authentication challenges posed by the rise of hybrid and remote workforces. He advocates for zero trust strategies, including MFA and behavioral biometric… Continue reading How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies

How do macOS Touch ID and Windows Hello work securely with fingerprints in place of passwords?

How do macOS Touch ID and Windows Hello work securely with fingerprints in place of passwords?
As an example, macOS has been successfully using fingerprint authentication as a secure method for unlocking laptops, authorizing purchases, and… Continue reading How do macOS Touch ID and Windows Hello work securely with fingerprints in place of passwords?

Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes

The risk of deepfakes is rising with 47% of organizations having encountered a deepfake and 70% of them believing deepfake attacks which are created using generative AI tools, will have a high impact on their organizations, according to iProov. Percept… Continue reading Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes

Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI

Aided by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence models, synthetic identity fraud has skyrocketed, and now accounts for a staggering 85% of all identity fraud cases. For security professionals, the challenge lies in staying one step ahead o… Continue reading Fighting AI-powered synthetic ID fraud with AI

How a new wave of deepfake-driven cybercrime targets businesses

As deepfake attacks on businesses dominate news headlines, detection experts are gathering valuable insights into how these attacks came into being and the vulnerabilities they exploit. Between 2023 and 2024, frequent phishing and social engineering campaigns led to account hijacking and theft of assets and data, identity theft, and reputational damage to businesses across industries. […]

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Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers

In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Lemberger, Visa’s SVP, Chief Risk Officer, North America, discusses the severe financial losses resulting from triangulation fraud, estimating monthly losses to range from $660 million to $1 billion among merch… Continue reading Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers