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Identity Theft stories - Page 4

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FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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FICO's study reveals prolonged fears of identity theft among Indonesians, as 36% remain anxious, heightening vulnerabilities to financial loss and credit damage amid growing risks from real-time payments.
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Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.
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London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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London startup, Mindgard, launches a new tool providing extensive cybersecurity for businesses utilising AI, mitigating reputational and financial risks.
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Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online accounts in identity theft surge, with ATO fraud attacks increasing by over 350% in 2023, finds digital fraud management firm, Sift.
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SEON report warns of complex fraud challenges ahead in 2024
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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email security
SEON's 'Fraud Trends 2024' report warns of growing fraud challenges for businesses, citing AI advancements, Fraud-as-a-Service, and economic pressures as key factors.
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Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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Jersey Telecom’s acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.
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Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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network security
RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.
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Fortinet report reveals cyber threats & defence gaps in Asia Pacific
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.
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Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.
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Appdome reveals consumer expectations for enhanced mobile app security
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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breach prevention
Appdome's 2023 Global Consumer Expectations survey shows an 82.4% of users advocating for proactive mobile fraud prevention.
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Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Fraudulent agents and fake hotel websites pose heightened cyber threats for Australians during summer holiday planning, Norton survey reveals.
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CyberArk expands passwordless authentication with new passkey support
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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CyberArk adds passkey support to its Identity 23.11 release, enhancing passwordless authentication capabilities.
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Digital experiences shaping brand loyalty among Australian consumers
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Ping Identity survey reveals changing dynamics of brand loyalty in the digital era, with consumers prioritising ease of use and security.
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RSM Australia shares top cybersecurity tips for risk management executives
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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RSM Australia outlines top 5 cybersecurity tips for risk management execs to enhance business security measures.
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Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.
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SendQuick Conexa partners with Yoti for enhanced digital ID security
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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SendQuick, a leading enterprise mobile messaging firm, has partnered with Yoti to enhance digital security through advanced authentication solutions.
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Redefining finance: How AI is revolutionising banking & cybersecurity
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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AI is transforming the finance sector, improving customer service, battling fraud, and making repayments efficient.
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Ping Identity launches new way to protect against identity fraud
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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risk & compliance
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Intelligent identity solution provider Ping Identity has announced PingOne Protect, a new fraud detection and risk management service.
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Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan
Fri, 26th May 2023
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mfa
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cloud security
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physical security
The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.
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Deepfake and AI 101: Twelve tips to spot a deepfake
Mon, 1st May 2023
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Deepfake technology can be used maliciously or with unethical intent, and this means deepfakes are a potentially dangerous tool.