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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

    briefglance.com · 3 months ago

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

    cybernews.com · 3 months ago

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

    theweek.in · 3 months ago

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

    openpr.com · 3 months ago

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

    psuindia.com · 3 months ago

  11. Digital Identity Verification Market Size Propelled by 17.4%

    openpr.com · 3 months ago

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

    techtimes.com · 3 months ago

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

    securityboulevard.com · 3 months ago

  14. 11 People Unlawfully in the U.S. Among 15 Charged in $1.4 Million Massachusetts Benefits Fraud Case

    yahoo.com · 3 months ago

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

    thebftonline.com · 3 months ago

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

    inc.com · 3 months ago

  17. Texas wildlife data breach exposes 3 million IDs

    msn.com · 3 months ago

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

    securityboulevard.com · 3 months ago

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

    hackread.com · 3 months ago

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

    azbigmedia.com · 3 months ago

  21. AI fraud drives banks toward biometric identity defenses

    biometricupdate.com · 3 months ago

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

    securitybrief.co.uk · 3 months ago

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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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