Identity Theft stories - Page 2

AI tools and cost-of-living strain see Australian lenders block AUD $1.5 billion in loan fraud as money mule cases almost double.

Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.

A critical MediaTek boot flaw lets attackers steal PINs and crypto wallets from powered-off Android phones with a 45-second USB attack.

LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.

Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.

iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.

Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.

Police and tech firms have dismantled Tycoon 2FA, a phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts at industrial scale.

New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.

Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.

Microsoft and Europol have seized over 300 domains to disrupt Tycoon 2FA, a vast phishing-for-hire service bypassing MFA worldwide.

As firewalls fade, digital identity emerges as the core security perimeter, powering zero-trust strategies across cloud and remote work.

Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.

AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.

Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.

Australian firms warn generative AI is fuelling unprecedented fraud losses, as most say their defences and tools can no longer keep pace.

Ecommpay launches a free fraud guide for online retailers as UK payment fraud hits GBP £1.17 billion and AI-driven scams rapidly escalate.

Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.

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 warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.