Identity Theft stories
Corporate travellers at hotels and conference centres were quietly sent to fake Microsoft 365 pages after attackers took over guest Wi-Fi gateways.
Australian consumers face a higher risk of tailored scams, as stolen contact details can be used to mimic trusted brands after the Origin breach.
Attacks are increasingly concentrating on a handful of familiar brands, with Microsoft alone accounting for 23% of phishing attempts in Q2 2026.
The service targets a gap in corporate defences as hackers increasingly use executives' personal devices, homes and families to gain access.
Fraudsters' World Cup scam sites were spotted months ahead of kick-off, helping agencies and firms shut down fake FIFA domains before users were hit.
AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.
Awareness of the EU-backed identity scheme remains low in France and Germany, with privacy and reliability worries slowing potential adoption.
Shoppers in the UK and Europe face a growing risk of cloned retail sites as Gen blocked 114.2 million fake e-shop attacks in six months.
Mac users were lured via Google ads and shared Claude chats into installing malware that steals passwords, files and wallet data.
Nearly one in 100 failed identity checks now involves deepfake material, as AI-generated fraud threatens banking, payments and online services.
Attackers can stay inside WhatsApp accounts after a single fake device approval, exposing messages, calls and contacts without alerts.
Demand for digital identity checks is rising as fraud and compliance risks mount, with the merged group spanning more than 50 countries.
Scammers are exploiting grief-driven sharing with fake death posts that can spread malware, harvest data and build rogue audiences.
Holiday gaming and AI use are exposing more children to data risks, as one in five parents have never discussed online privacy.
Employees now need a second verification step to reach payroll data as iPayroll tightens defences amid rising cyber incidents in New Zealand.
Banks now face a capped GBP £85,000 reimbursement bill per claim as synthetic identity fraud turns into a direct liability under tighter UK rules.
Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.
Employers are being urged to make AI literacy and cyber safety core training, as young workers face a tighter labour market and rising online threats.
UK consumers and businesses could benefit as Cifas adds nearly 500 scam signals to a global network aimed at faster takedowns.
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
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