Identity Theft stories - Page 5

AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.

Cyber Weekend spending of AUD $6.8 billion shows retail's strength, but AI-powered scams mean cyber readiness is now a peak-season necessity.

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.

Australia tops global ransomware charts as attacks surge, nearly all victims pay up and AI-driven identity threats loom ever larger.

Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.

Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.

LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.

AI-driven deepfake scams using Aussie celebrities like Rebel Wilson cost victims an average of AUD $950, warns McAfee in rising influencer impersonation fraud.

Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.