The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) has released its 2025 Annual Report, offering a sobering look at the growing scale—and impact—of identity crime in the United States. What emerges from the data is clear: identity theft is no longer a rare or isolated issue. It is a persistent, high-volume threat affecting millions of individuals and […]
Identity Theft Is Escalating And Affecting Millions of Individuals Read More »
Scams are no longer isolated incidents affecting only a small group of consumers. They’ve become part of everyday digital life for millions of Americans — and the financial consequences are growing rapidly. According to F-Secure’s third annual Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report, 56% of Americans now encounter scam attempts at least once a month, with
Scam Losses Soar: More Than Half of Consumers Targeted Every Month Read More »
A major cyberattack disrupted academic life for thousands of students across the United States last week when hackers targeted the popular learning management platform Instructure and its widely used platform, Canvas. The attack, claimed by the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters, came at one of the worst possible times: finals week. For students already under pressure,
Canvas Breach Impacts Thousands of College Students During Finals Week Read More »
A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) estimates Americans lose a staggering $119 billion annually to online scams—more than seven times higher than official figures. While the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported $16.6 billion in losses in 2024 (up 33% year over year), the CFA’s analysis accounts for underreporting and
Report Finds Online Scam Costs Exceed $119 Billion, Far Above Official Figures Read More »