Cyberterrorism
A recent study conducted on the University of California San Diego Health campus found that cybersecurity training programs, including mandated annual training and embedded phishing exercises, do not significantly reduce the risk of employees falling for phishing scams. The study evaluated the effectiveness of two types of training during an
Cyberterrorism
Cyber threats against small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have escalated dramatically in the first half of 2025, with SMBs facing nearly twice as many weekly incidents compared to the same period last year. The rise of easily accessible Attack-as-a-Service offerings on the dark web has further lowered the barrier to
Fraud
TransUnion's research highlights the increasing threat of synthetic identity fraud, with key traits and behavioral characteristics found in public data playing a critical role in identifying these deceptive identities. The trend points to the urgent need for financial institutions to harness all available data to detect and prevent
Cyberterrorism
A recent study conducted at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has found that large companies' cybersecurity training programs have little to no impact on reducing the risk of employees falling for phishing scams. The study evaluated the effectiveness of two different types of cybersecurity training during an
Cyberterrorism
RevengeHotels, a threat group active since 2015, has been stealing credit card data from hotel guests and travelers. The group has recently been using AI-generated code to deliver VenomRAT malware through phishing emails targeting hotel staff. The incorporation of AI into the VenomRAT malware makes RevengeHotels increasingly dangerous, as it
Cyberterrorism
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) in Qatar took a crucial step towards protecting its citizens and organizations from digital threats by organizing an awareness workshop on digital safety. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), aimed to educate participants on securing private
Fraud
The growing threat of identity fraud and candidate misrepresentation poses significant risks for employers worldwide. Despite widespread reports of increasing identity fraud, only three in five companies conduct identity checks as part of their pre-employment screening program. Alarmingly, one in six respondents reported that their business had already experienced identity
Fraud
A Brooklyn, New York, man has pleaded guilty to an identity theft offense stemming from a U.S. Postal Service fraud scheme. Ezekiel Bailey, 33, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Bailey used the
Fraud
EZEKIEL BAILEY, 33, of Brooklyn, New York, has pleaded guilty to an identity theft offense stemming from a U.S. Postal Service fraud scheme. Bailey used the identities of three separate victims, fake driver's licenses, and checks linked to empty bank accounts to purchase $98,000 in stamps
Fraud
As we increasingly rely on technology to manage our lives, protecting our digital identity has become a top priority. Identity security refers to safeguarding our personal data, preventing unauthorized access, and mitigating the risks associated with identity theft. This is crucial because if we fail to protect our digital identity,
Fraud
April Guadalupe Hernandez, a certified nurse assistant, allegedly assumed the identities of registered nurses and provided unauthorized care to hospice patients in New Mexico. Her actions nearly led to a fatal dose of morphine and resulted in a grand jury indictment. Attorney General Raul Torrez has charged her with 19
Fraud
Rasheda McDaniel, a 42-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri, pleaded guilty in federal court to a scheme to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans, guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). McDaniel used the personal identification information of
