identity
30% of phishing threats involve newly registered domains
Phishing remains the most dominant and fastest growing internet crime, largely due to the ubiquity of email and the ceaseless issue of human error that is preyed upon by …
The road ahead for ecommerce fraud prevention
Ecommerce platforms are incorporating sophisticated fraud detection measures, but fraudsters, too, are refining their strategies. In this Help Net Security interview, Eduardo …
The gap in users’ identity security knowledge gives cybercriminals an opening
With exponential growth in the number of human and machine actors on the network and more sophisticated technology in more places, identity in this new era is rapidly becoming …
Shaping the future of digital identity
Digital identity refers to the unique and electronically stored representation of an individual or entity’s personal information, characteristics, and attributes. It …
Overcoming user resistance to passwordless authentication
Many organizations agree in theory that passwordless authentication is the future, but getting there represents a significant change management challenge. The migration to …
Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes
The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there …
95% fear inadequate cloud security detection and response
Although numerous respondents acknowledged employing risky practices and behaviors within their cloud environments, they strongly believe in the effectiveness of their …
Exploring the role of AI in cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that discuss about how AI technologies will impact the …
Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction
For many people, life’s fundamental activities are now conducted online. We do our banking and shopping online, turn to the digital realm for entertainment and to access …
Lack of adequate investments hinders identity security efforts
Organizations are still grappling with identity-related incidents, with an alarming 90% reporting one in the last 12 months, a 6% increase from last year, according to The …
Virtual claims raise alarms among insurance carriers and customers
As the digital revolution changes the claims process, both carriers and customers are increasingly concerned about data privacy, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. More …
Identity crimes: Too many victims, limited resources
The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has documented incidents of identity theft reported during 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the use of strategies by …