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1). IDENTITY THEFT: Deepfake Attempts Occur Every Five Minutes Amid 244% Surge in Digital Document Forgeries Deepfake Attempts Occur Every Five Minutes Amid 244% Surge in Digital Document Forgeries according to the 2025 Identity Fraud Report from Entrust As Cybercriminals continue to adapt their techniques to find new ways through defenses, AI-assisted fraud is growing increasingly sophisticated and frequent, illustrated by the global report. The findings reveal a deepfake attempt occurred every five minutes in 2024, while digital document forgeries increased 244% year-over-year. Digital identity verification is a vital part of the onboarding process, essential for preventing fraud and financial crime …

2). 2025 SME IT Trends Report: Simplifying IT in the Fast Lane of Change The rapid evolution of technology is placing IT teams at the heart of strategic decision-making, far beyond traditional change management. According to JumpCloud’s Q1 2025 SME IT Trends Report, IT leaders worldwide must adapt to unprecedented challenges, from AI-driven security threats to hybrid work complexities. The report, which surveyed IT leaders across the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, highlights the increasing pressures faced by IT teams. Managing IT today involves navigating rising costs, fragmented ecosystems, & mounting cybersecurity threats. IT administrators are juggling complex device environments, shadow IT risks, & the rapid advancement of AI …

3). IDENTITY THEFT & Guarding Against Identity Theft – CyberKPI: Identity Theft refers to the act of stealing personal information to commit fraud, impacting both individuals and businesses. In the UK, it is estimated that identity fraud costs businesses approximately £2.7 billion annually, a staggering figure that highlights the vulnerability of Small Businesses in particular. Smaller enterprises often lack the robust cybersecurity measures that larger corporations might possess, making them easier targets for identity thieves. Alarmingly, only 13% of fraud cases are reported to the relevant authorities, indicating a significant level of underreporting and a potential lack of awareness regarding the risks involved …

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