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Protecting public money in the age of agentic AI
Learn how agentic AI, Zero Trust security, and unified data platforms help governments detect financial crime, prevent fraud, and strengthen public trust.
google.com · 16 days ago
LACMA data breach exposes customer and employee information
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), one of the largest art museums in the western United States, has announced that a data breach last year...
google.com · 16 days ago
Can You Hear Me Now? Show Me Your Papers
The FCC's phone-service KYC rules could reduce fraud but also turn mobile numbers into identity-linked credentials with major implications.
google.com · 16 days ago
Fake Image Detection Industry Analysis, Growth & Key Players
Reality Defender, Truepic, Paravision, GetReal Security and Pindrop are advancing Fake Image Detection Industry technologies in the U.S..
google.com · 16 days ago
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,...
google.com · 16 days ago
JCPenney Breach Exposes a Deeper Vulnerability in Retail's Data Fortress
briefglance.com · 3 months ago
Security risks overshadow the debut of Europe’s X rival, W
cybernews.com · 3 months ago
How AI is making cyberattacks more dangerous than ever for banks and governments
theweek.in · 3 months ago
United States Digital Identity Solutions Market to Reach US$
openpr.com · 3 months ago
Cyber Security: India Faces Identity Theft Surge as Insurance Digital Fraud Attempts Jump 145%
psuindia.com · 3 months ago
Digital Identity Verification Market Size Propelled by 17.4%
openpr.com · 3 months ago
Texas Data Breach Hits 3 Million: Driver's Licenses, Passport Numbers Stolen From Hunting Vendor
techtimes.com · 3 months ago
Cardiac patients’ medical data stolen and held to ransom
securityboulevard.com · 3 months ago
11 People Unlawfully in the U.S. Among 15 Charged in $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefits Fraud Case
yahoo.com · 3 months ago
Combating mobile money/digital fraud in Ghana: ‘Strategies for securing digital payments’
thebftonline.com · 3 months ago
Hackers Just Hit a State Wildlife Database in a Massive Security Breach. Experts Warn Others Could Be Next
inc.com · 3 months ago
Texas wildlife data breach exposes 3 million IDs
msn.com · 3 months ago
Inside the dark web: Stolen identities for 95¢, malware, and scams-for-hire
securityboulevard.com · 3 months ago
The Evolution of iGaming Fraud: What Security Teams Should Expect in 2027
hackread.com · 3 months ago
The hidden epidemic of remote hiring fraud in 2026: Why your vetting process is dead
azbigmedia.com · 3 months ago
AI fraud drives banks toward biometric identity defenses
biometricupdate.com · 3 months ago
Incode buys Identiq in USD $100 million fraud push
securitybrief.co.uk · 3 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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 · 2 months ago
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