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

Risk related to non-human identities: Believe the hype, reject the FUD

The hype surrounding unmanaged and exposed non-human identities (NHIs), or machine-to-machine credentials – such as service accounts, system accounts, certificates and API keys – has recently skyrocketed. A steady stream of NHI-related brea… Continue reading Risk related to non-human identities: Believe the hype, reject the FUD

Product showcase: Protect digital identities with Swissbit’s iShield Key Pro

In today’s fast-paced business world, protecting digital identities and optimizing daily workflows are crucial. The iShield Key Pro series from Swissbit addresses these challenges by offering top-notch security combined with effortless usability…. Continue reading Product showcase: Protect digital identities with Swissbit’s iShield Key Pro

Preparing for a post-quantum future

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a hot topic. A recent paper from Tsinghua University raised doubts about lattice-based cryptography for PQC, though an error was found. This has sparked questions about the strength of soon-to-be-standardized PQC algo… Continue reading Preparing for a post-quantum future

Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering

In this Help Net Security video round-up, security experts discuss various aspects of identity verification and security, including generative AI’s impact, the state of identity fraud prevention, and the potential impact of identity challenges on… Continue reading Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering