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How Liveness Detection Stops Identity Fraud Before It Starts

Identity fraud is no longer a distant problem that only affects big companies or governments. It's happening to everyday people-people like you and me. Have you ever wondered how someone could open a bank account, take a loan, or access services using someone else's face? That's where liveness detection quietly steps in as a digital gatekeeper.

Report: Microsoft Was the Most Impersonated Brand in Q4 2025

Microsoft was the most commonly impersonated brand in phishing attacks during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to researchers at Guardio. Microsoft was followed by Facebook, Roblox, McAfee, Steam, AT&T, Amazon, Google, Yahoo, and Coinbase. “Scammers ramped up brand impersonation attacks throughout Q4 2025, timing their campaigns around when people are busiest online, shopping for deals, renewing subscriptions, or looking for jobs,” Guardio says.

Website vs Device Defenses: How to Build a Modern Account Takeover Solution

Most account takeover solutions are built on a familiar assumption: if you can trust the device and secure the login, you can stop fraud. That assumption is no longer valid. Modern account takeover failures are driven by a structural issue most defenses still miss: the legitimacy gap. This is the period when access is treated as legitimate even though compromise has already occurred. During this gap, attackers operate freely while security and fraud teams see nothing actionable.

AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Religious Figures to Solicit Donations

WIRED reports that deepfake attacks are impersonating pastors and other religious figures in order to scam congregations. Father Mike Schmitz, a priest who hosts a podcast with over a million followers, warned his listeners in November that AI-generated deepfakes were using his likeness to fraudulently solicit donations. WIRED found that several of these fake accounts are still active on TikTok, and they appear when a TikTok user searches for Father Schmitz.

How to Spot a Fake Twitch Viewer and Keep Your Channel Safe

Spotting fake Twitch viewers isn't about protecting your channel, it can also be about figuring out how to avoid getting caught if you're buying viewers. Some streamers learn how to identify fake viewers in order to keep their channels safe, yet these viewers (unless in massive numbers) won't necessarily affect channels. They're simply everywhere. On the other hand, people want to learn how to spot bots in order to buy some and go undetected. Either way, with technological advancements in bots these days, the main thing to pay attention to is unnatural behavior.

Domain Takedown Services vs In-House Tools: What Enterprises Actually Use

Domain takedown services are a familiar control for enterprises dealing with phishing, fake websites, and brand impersonation. When a spoofed domain appears, the instinctive response is to remove it as fast as possible. Security teams generally face a clear decision: handle takedowns internally using tools and SOC workflows, or rely on managed domain takedown services. What is less clearly understood is that this decision is not really about preference or maturity.

How to easily protect your identity from theft and fraud

Identity theft is no longer just about lost wallets or stolen credit cards—it’s a growing digital threat that can start with something as simple as opening an email, clicking a link, or sharing information online. Criminals can use your personal data to open accounts, make purchases, or commit fraud in your name, and may also use your information to commit crimes beyond financial fraud, often leaving victims unaware until serious financial or legal damage occurs.

The Bid Picture Featuring Memcyco's Gideon Hazam

This episode unpacks the accelerating threat of phishing, account takeover (ATO), and digital impersonation in the age of AI. Gideon Hazam, Co-Founder at Memcyco, explains why brand impersonation is still treated as “lower urgency” by many organizations, how that blind spot enables real-world fraud, and what preemptive, real-time defense looks like when attackers operate at machine speed.

When Seeing Isn't Believing: AI Images, Breaking News and the New Misinformation Playbook

In the early hours following reports of a U.S. military operation involving Venezuela, social media feeds were flooded with dramatic images and videos that appeared to show the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Within minutes, AI-generated photos of Maduro being escorted by U.S. law enforcement, scenes of missiles striking Caracas, and crowds celebrating in the streets racked up millions of views across various social media channels. The problem?

Account Takeover Prevention for Credit Unions: What Actually Works in 2026

Account takeover prevention for credit unions has reached an inflection point. One concept underpins most modern failures: the timing gap, the period between a member engaging with a scam or impersonation interaction and the moment a security or fraud team becomes aware of risk. During this gap, access is often treated as legitimate even though compromise has already occurred.