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  1. JCPenney Breach Exposes a Deeper Vulnerability in Retail's Data Fortress

    briefglance.com · about 1 month ago

  2. Security risks overshadow the debut of Europe’s X rival, W

    cybernews.com · about 1 month ago

  3. How AI is making cyberattacks more dangerous than ever for banks and governments

    theweek.in · about 1 month ago

  4. United States Digital Identity Solutions Market to Reach US$

    openpr.com · about 1 month ago

  5. Cyber Security: India Faces Identity Theft Surge as Insurance Digital Fraud Attempts Jump 145%

    psuindia.com · about 1 month ago

  6. Digital Identity Verification Market Size Propelled by 17.4%

    openpr.com · about 1 month ago

  7. Texas Data Breach Hits 3 Million: Driver's Licenses, Passport Numbers Stolen From Hunting Vendor

    techtimes.com · about 1 month ago

  8. Cardiac patients’ medical data stolen and held to ransom

    securityboulevard.com · about 1 month ago

  9. 11 People Unlawfully in the U.S. Among 15 Charged in $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefits Fraud Case

    yahoo.com · about 1 month ago

  10. Combating mobile money/digital fraud in Ghana: ‘Strategies for securing digital payments’

    thebftonline.com · about 1 month ago

  11. Hackers Just Hit a State Wildlife Database in a Massive Security Breach. Experts Warn Others Could Be Next

    inc.com · about 1 month ago

  12. Texas wildlife data breach exposes 3 million IDs

    msn.com · about 1 month ago

  13. Inside the dark web: Stolen identities for 95¢, malware, and scams-for-hire

    securityboulevard.com · about 1 month ago

  14. The Evolution of iGaming Fraud: What Security Teams Should Expect in 2027

    hackread.com · about 1 month ago

  15. The hidden epidemic of remote hiring fraud in 2026: Why your vetting process is dead

    azbigmedia.com · about 1 month ago

  16. AI fraud drives banks toward biometric identity defenses

    biometricupdate.com · about 1 month ago

  17. Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push

    securitybrief.co.uk · about 1 month ago

  18. AI Takes Center Stage as the Major Threat to Cybersecurit…

    Experian® today released its 2026 Data Breach Industry Forecast, offering a look at the evolving cyber threat landscape. The predictions address how the...

    ffnews.com · 30 days ago

  19. New spying threats force rethink of biometric identity checks

    The Five Eyes intelligence alliance's warning this month that Chinese intelligence services are using fake recruiters on LinkedIn and other job platforms to...

    biometricupdate.com · 28 days ago

  20. Online Gaming Fraud May Be Hard to Stop in 2027

    A new industry analysis warns that AI-generated identities and deepfakes could make online gaming fraud harder to detect by 2027.

    playusa.com · 28 days ago

  21. UK Finance and Major Banks Launch Digital Verification Service to Combat Fraud

    UK Finance and six major banks are launching a digital verification service to replace physical ID documents with secure, bank-verified digital credentials.

    ffnews.com · 28 days ago

  22. How universities can detect and prevent synthetic payment fraud

    AI-powered synthetic identity fraud is hitting higher education hard. Here's how institutions can detect and prevent it in payment flows.

    convera.com · 27 days ago

  23. Nissan Discloses Employee Data Breach Linked to Oracle Zero-Day Attacks

    Nissan disclosed a data breach affecting current and former employees after attackers exploited an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability in data theft attacks...

    securityboulevard.com · 27 days ago

  24. Asia-Pacific digital economies face highest identity fraud

    Remote onboarding is leaving Asia-Pacific's most digital markets exposed, with Indonesia seeing the highest identity-fraud signals in Shufti's data.

    securitybrief.com.au · 27 days ago

  25. Why RV dealers must rethink credit prequalification in an era of automated identity fraud.

    When news of a data breach surfaces, the industry reacts quickly. Systems are reviewed. Vendors are questioned. Controls are reassessed.

    rv-pro.com · 26 days ago

  26. 5 Essential Compliance Tools To Protect Your Business From Identity Theft in 2026

    Expanding your footprint shouldn't mean exposing yourself to corporate identity theft. In 2026, fraudsters are...

    newsfromwales.co.uk · 26 days ago

  27. Bitget Thwarts 150 Million Cyber Threats and Recovers $32.3M in Global Security Crackdown

    Bitget blocked 150 million malicious requests and recovered $32.3 million in fraud-linked assets between 2025 and 2026, highlighting a major push against...

    ffnews.com · 26 days ago

  28. How Digital ID Checks Could Stop Medtech's Deepfake Problem

    Healthcare is facing an identity crisis…literally. In the past year, major medtech players have been hit with devastating cyberattacks that exposed critical...

    mddionline.com · 24 days ago

  29. Intellicheck focuses on digital identity tools as investors weigh small-cap software exposure

    Intellicheck develops software to verify IDs across physical and digital channels, positioning the small-cap company in the broader conversation about fraud...

    ad-hoc-news.de · 23 days ago

  30. Best Identity Theft Protection Services in 2026: Features, Pricing, Reviews

    Explore the best identity theft protection services of 2026. Compare Aura, LifeLock, Coveron, and more. Learn how to secure your data and prevent fraud.

    cybernews.com · 21 days ago

  31. Turning Identity Fraud Insights Into Action as AI-Driven Risks Grow

    The Identity Fraud Report explores how AI, automation and account takeover are reshaping digital trust across the customer lifecycle.

    fintechnews.my · 21 days ago

  32. The Settlement Trap: New York Man Charged In Synthetic Class-Action Scam Driven By Crypto Losses

    New York resident Philip DiGennaro has been charged by federal prosecutors for running a ₹11.2 crore class-action settlement fraud scheme using 480 bank...

    the420.in · 21 days ago

  33. Best AI Fraud Detection Platforms to Strengthen Business Security in 2026

    Explore the Best Fraud Detection Platforms for 2026, Including Feedzai, Featurespace, Sardine, and ComplyAdvantage to Strengthen Security.

    analyticsinsight.net · 21 days ago

  34. Cybersecurity for Financial Services: Threats and Defenses

    Cybersecurity for financial services is the practice of protecting banks, insurers, payment providers, and fintechs, along with the money and sensitive data...

    cloudsek.com · 19 days ago

  35. AssuranceAmerica Confirms Massive Data Breach Exposing Driver’s License and Insurance Data

    AssuranceAmerica, a U.S. provider of auto and renters insurance, has confirmed a significant data breach that exposed the personal information.

    gbhackers.com · 19 days ago

  36. Agentic AI Run Fraud Campaigns Earning 4.5 Times More

    The most dangerous fraudster in the world today may not be a person at all. Interpol's second edition Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment,...

    thecyberexpress.com · 19 days ago

  37. Kidnappers leave digital trails. Why are they still escaping?

    On the morning of October 23, 2025, Gbolahan Olaniyi was settling into what seemed like another routine day on the farm he manages at Oke Ako Village at...

    techcabal.com · 19 days ago

  38. ‘Pay and chase’ is a confession. We should stop treating it as a fraud-fighting strategy.

    How the federal government combats fraud in benefits programs is a flawed operating doctrine, a former chief of staff to the U.S. CIO argues.

    fedscoop.com · 18 days ago

  39. Antifraud System Market Growth Trajectory to 2035: Digital Fraud, AI Detection, and Compliance Fuel Demand - News and Statistics

    According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Antifraud System market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined...

    indexbox.io · 18 days ago

  40. Sumsub report: Africa records world's highest iGaming fraud rate

    Africa has emerged as the world's biggest hotspot for iGaming fraud, according to new research from Sumsub. The report shows the continent's fraud rate is...

    cnbcafrica.com · 18 days ago

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