Identity theft is rising again. Here are five simple steps that dramatically cut your risk in 2026 and help stop fraud before it starts.

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Malwarebytes, a global leader in online protection, released new research that explores how social media and gaming platforms from Discord to YouTube handle children's online use. Malwarebytes found ...

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WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday announced Colin McDonald as his nominee for a new assistant general for fraud position that would — with Senate approval — grant him a broad license to find ...

Most people think identity theft starts with a massive hack. In reality, it usually starts much more quietly, with bits of personal information you didn't even realize were public: old addresses, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. While the crime may seem like something from another era, mail theft is big ...

Sometimes, you just have to tell yourself, “I’m good enough.” Then again, if you’re a digital identity security system, you’d be wrong. A new report from PYMNTS Intelligence and Trulioo looks at “When ...

The rise of AI has allowed cybercriminals to access deepfake images, synthetic identities, cloned voices and even biometric datasets for as little as US$5. The industry is being fueled by technology ...