Digital Identity stories - Page 12

UK homebuyers fear AI-fuelled ID fraud as two-thirds worry about fake documents yet still share sensitive data via email and messaging apps.

AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.

Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.

Rising fraud is exploiting fake and disposable emails; smarter validation at sign-up and checkout can block attacks before they cost you.

SquareX research finds fundamental flaws in browsers and AI tools, warning they have become attackers' main route into corporate networks.

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

BeyondTrust and Ping Identity unveil unified AI-driven identity security fabric to tackle Zero Trust, silos and non-human access risks.

Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.

AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.

LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.

By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.

Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.

Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.