Pandemic-related identity fraud: How serious is it?

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and LexisNexis Risk Solutions have released the Pandemic-Related Identity Fraud Crime Victim Impacts Report, which shows how individuals and government agencies have been impacted since 2020 by an unprecedented… Continue reading Pandemic-related identity fraud: How serious is it?

80% of consumers prefer ID verification when selecting online brands

Jumio released the findings of its global research conducted by Opinium, which shows the impact of the increasing use of digital identity on consumer preferences and expectations. The research questioned 8,000 adult consumers split evenly across the UK… Continue reading 80% of consumers prefer ID verification when selecting online brands

Russian indicted, added to ‘Most Wanted’ in cybercrime market case

Igor Dekhtyarchuk allegedly ran the cybercrime forum Marketplace A, which specialized in stolen credit card data and website logins.

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Why machine identities matter (and how to use them)

The migration of everything to the cloud and corresponding rise of cyberattacks, ransomware, identity theft and digital fraud make clear that secure access to computer systems is essential. When we talk about secure access, we tend to think about human… Continue reading Why machine identities matter (and how to use them)

Cosumers don’t think they can dodge identity fraud

Nearly one in 10 smartphone users in the UK (9%), as many as 5.7 million people, have fallen victim to identity fraud in the last 12 months, according to a research by GBG. The report can reveal that young adults aged 18-to-24 were hardest hit with 18%… Continue reading Cosumers don’t think they can dodge identity fraud

Look out for identity theft and fraud crimes as tax season begins

Now more than ever, life happens online. But, with greater connectedness comes enhanced risk. Millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft and fraud each year, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. “In today’s digitally connected world, cy… Continue reading Look out for identity theft and fraud crimes as tax season begins

How hackers could use popular virtual reality headsets to steal sensitive information

Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have published “Face-Mic,” the first work examining how voice command features on virtual reality headsets could lead to major privacy leakages, known as eavesdropping attacks. The research shows that hac… Continue reading How hackers could use popular virtual reality headsets to steal sensitive information