Friday, 23 August 2024

ID theft on the rise

Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and used to obtain goods and services in your name – and new data shows that cases have soared this year.

Over 127,000 cases were recorded in the first half of 2024 – we take a closer look at the data and explain how you can protect yourself.

How to avoid ID theft

Source: Which? (21 Aug 2024)

⚠️ Current UK Cyber Threat Landscape: Phishing Trends to Watch 2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

While the classic "mailbox full" scam is still used, cybercriminals in the UK are using much more sophisticated tactics right now....