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An Increase in Identity Theft, Cybercrime Predicted in 2025
The forecast for identity theft scams and cybercrime in 2025 is bleak, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). It's anticipated there will be reduced support for victims and less law ...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Know the Various Scams
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it's the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. "Scams have become so sophisticated now. Phishing emails, texts, spoofing ...
Consumers Ignore Cybersecurity Threats Despite Identity Theft Concerns: Survey
Consumer reliance on technology such as digital payments, QR codes, eCommerce and other online interactions has led to concerns with cybercrime, particularly identity theft and AI-assisted attacks. ...
Majority of Consumers Worried About AI-Related Identity Theft
Findings from a new survey indicate eight in 10 U.S. consumers are worried that artificial intelligence technology will be used for identity theft crimes, according to Nationwide. Generative AI has ...
Cyber Attacks and Identity Fraud Continue to Rise: Munich Re’s HSB
Consumer-focused identity theft, cyber attacks and online fraud are continuing to rise or remain at robust levels, a new national survey by Munich Re's HSB has found. Nearly 16 percent of individuals ...
Allstate Closes $525M InfoArmor Cash Purchase
The Allstate Corp. has closed its $525 million cash acquisition of InfoArmor, a little over a month after the deal was first announced. InfoArmor is based in Scottsdale, Ariz., and provides identity ...
Allstate Will Acquire Identity Protection Company in $525M Cash Deal
The Allstate Corp. is expanding into the identity protection space with a planned $525 million acquisition of InfoArmor Inc. Allstate will pay cash for the privately held Scottsdale, Ariz. company ...