One in 10 Germans becomes victims of identity theft: survey
Release time：2024-05-21 17:44:26 Source：Global Glean news portal
-
BERLIN, March 27 (Xinhua) -- One in 10 Germans has been victims of identity theft, according to a survey published on Wednesday by the Initiative Sicher Handeln (ISH). The survey conducted by the global public opinion and data company YouGov also showed that one in three Germans has encountered identity theft, either personally or through victims around them. The ISH said criminals have used stolen user data to create new accounts and make purchases or conclude contracts at the victim's expense. The risk of becoming a victim of identity theft is increasing. While 185 million user accounts were stolen in 2021, the number could triple this year, the ISH said, citing the use of AI as one reason. "Criminals could use AI to automate their fraud even more easily and quickly and thus carry out countless offenses simultaneously," said ISH spokesperson Harald Schmidt. Data leaks have repeatedly resulted in huge quantities of stolen passwords and other personal data in Germany in recent years, with criminals becoming increasingly professional, according to the Federal Cyber Security Authority (BSI). "The emergence of generative artificial intelligence is creating new challenges in the security sector," BSI said in late 2023, adding that manipulated content is "becoming increasingly authentic and therefore more difficult to expose due to the continuous improvement in the quality of publicly accessible tools."
（Editor:Liao Yifan）
- Previous：Travis Kelce downs whiskey shot on slice of bread at Kelce Jam without Taylor Swift
- Next：College baseball notebook: Conference tournaments to decide NCAA automatic bids and many at
Related articles
- Justin Timberlake set to bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Australia in 2025
- China specifies steps to improve payment services in tourist attractions
- President Xi Delivers Video Address at CELAC 7th Summit
- President Xi to Make New Year Address to Ring in 2023
- Medics remove 150 MAGGOTS from a woman's mouth after dental procedure left her with rotting tissue
- Xi Extends Condolences to Nepali President over Plane Crash
- Xi Congratulates Bob Dadae on Re
- Xi Delivers Written Remarks at 15th China
- Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation
- Xi's Command in China's Battle Against COVID
- Ricky Stenhouse punching Kyle Busch could lead to suspension
- Xi Stresses Need to Promote Full, Rigorous Party Self
- Xi Makes Video Calls to People Across China, Extending Festive Greetings Ahead of Year of Rabbit
- Xiplomacy: How China Becomes a Strong Buttress to UN
- Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
- Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to 5th Arabic Arts Festival
- Xi Meets United Russia Party Chairman Medvedev
- Xi Focus: Xi Meets with HKSAR Chief Executive
- The government wants to buy their flood
- Xi, Angolan President Exchange Congratulations on 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
Random recommendation
JAN MOIR: Is Basil goose stepping in front of Germans still funny? Of course it bloody is!César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title, dies at 85Galaxy's McCarthy, Sounders' Frei stellar in scoreless drawMany Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?Fight to own Britain's biggest megaLando Norris earns 1st career F1 victory by ending Verstappen's dominance at MiamiRed Stars down Bay FC 2Green councillor who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' after being elected in Leeds is accountant fatherPremier League referee to wear camera to offer insight into demands of being a match officialLando Norris earns 1st career F1 victory by ending Verstappen's dominance at Miami
- Copyright © 2024 Powered by One in 10 Germans becomes victims of identity theft: survey ,Global Glean news portal sitemap