Trend Digital identity theft and ransom growing with online personal data

Summary

The report expects that as more personal data becomes available online, theft of digital identities, ransom demands and fraud could become more common. Along the way, organised crime groups may develop techniques to get around security verification. Crime groups are already using technology more to stay ahead of law enforcement, including AI-generated celebrity videos used to lure people into investment scams. The growing use of technologies such as encryption is also listed as a vulnerability that may limit law enforcement's ability to respond. The report links this to the chronic risk of reliance on digital platforms, saying those platforms will be adopted and exploited by organised criminals.