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UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022
Data Protection

UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape
Ransomware

Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape

Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Identity Theft stories

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust
Physical Security

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption with 56% of metro adults using generative AI in 2025, driven by high AI literacy and strong institutional trust.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack
Firewalls

Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Hyperscale

Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
SquareX to unveil browser, passkey flaws at Black Hat, DEF CON
Application Security

SquareX to unveil browser, passkey flaws at Black Hat, DEF CON

SquareX will reveal new browser security and passkey vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA and DEF CON 33, highlighting critical gaps in current protections.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Major rise in global email impersonation threats
Firewalls

Major rise in global email impersonation threats

Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks
Data Protection

Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks

Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Theft stories

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud

Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Ransomware

Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Australian firms urged to secure code after rising repo attacks
Application Security

Australian firms urged to secure code after rising repo attacks

Australian firms face rising code repository attacks and are urged by Avocado Consulting to tighten security by eradicating secrets and monitoring software supply chains closely.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW
Physical Security

Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW

The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features
Crypto

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
Surveillance

NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
AI-fuelled scams surge as Australian losses jump 28 percent
Cloud Security

AI-fuelled scams surge as Australian losses jump 28 percent

Australian scam losses have surged 28% in early 2025 as AI-driven fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, urging urgent action during Scam Awareness Week.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks
Data Protection

Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025