Fraud
The UK has experienced a drastic increase in identity fraud, with over 421,000 cases reported, marking a 13% rise from the previous year, according to Osborne & Francis and Cifas' Fraudscape 2025 report. This surge in identity fraud highlights the escalating challenge of fraud prevention in the digital
Cyberterrorism
State and local governments are high on the list of prime targets for cyber attackers, with a notable example being the cyberattack that defrauded Baltimore of more than $1.5 million in 2023, and a 2019 attack that cost city taxpayers $18 million. A 72% jump in the number of
Fraud
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Kenneth Richmond, a 64-year-old New Orleans resident, pled guilty on May 9, 2025, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Richmond faces up to 20 years in prison and a mandatory consecutive sentence of two years for aggravated
Cyberterrorism
Vishing, a blend of "voice" and "phishing," is a sophisticated social engineering attack where cybercriminals use phone calls to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise their security. Unlike traditional phishing, which relies on email or text messages, vishing exploits the human
Cyberterrorism
Credit union members are deeply concerned about the impact of identity theft on themselves or their families, with 90% expressing worry, new research from Aura reveals. This concern presents a significant opportunity for credit unions to offer identity and digital protection services, thereby deepening trust and engagement. In fact, 67%
Fraud
Experts are sounding the alarm as mobile SIM swapping fraud has surged tenfold in the UK, with a 1055% increase in unauthorized phone SIM swaps in 2024. This type of fraud not only leads to financial loss, but also compromises personal identity. According to Simon Miller, Director of Policy, Strategy,
Fraud
As summer vacation planning heats up, a new report from DNSFilter reveals a surge in online scams targeting unsuspecting travelers. According to the report, bad actors are already using terms like "vacation," "travel," and "all-inclusive" to entrap users looking for deals, tips, and offers.
Fraud
Mobile phone Sim-swap fraud has surged in the past year, with nearly 3,000 cases filed to the National Fraud Database last year, a tenfold increase from the 289 logged the year before. Victims of this type of fraud are typically aged over 61, with the attackers intercepting messages and
Cyberterrorism
Thousands of pupils were forced to attend school at the weekend to update their passwords after the City of Edinburgh council's education department IT network was targeted by a phishing attack. The attack, identified as spear-phishing, impersonated a trusted source and threatened the security of the network. As
