In 2024, the online fraud landscape reached worrying levels, with a significant increase in targeted attacks against both individuals and companies. According to the Clusit 2024 Report, cyberattacks in Italy have increased by 65% compared to the previous year, highlighting an increasing vulnerability of our digital infrastructures. This context requires greater awareness and effective strategies to deal with an ever-evolving threat.
Among the most common phenomena we find phishing, a technique used to trick victims into sharing sensitive data such as login credentials or banking information. In 2024, fraudsters refined this strategy using advanced technologies such as Deepfake, capable of imitating the faces and voices of public figures to deceive victims. This type of scam has contributed to the increase in financial fraud in Italy, which grew by 12% compared to the previous year.
Another crucial aspect is represented by the Data Breach, security breaches that expose the sensitive data of millions of people. In 2024, attacks against critical Italian infrastructure reached levels of sophistication never seen before, as highlighted by the Postal Police in its latest report. The falsification of identity, often linked to these violations, has allowed fraudsters to create false profiles used for financial scams or to access confidential services.
The statistics are clear: in 2024, online scams in Italy generated illegal profits for 137 million euros, with an increase of 20% compared to 2023. The cases registered by the Postal Police have gone from 16,325 to 18,714, with an increase of 15%. Even more worrying is the figure on the sums subtracted, which have grown by 32%, arriving at 181 million euros.
To counter this escalation, it is essential to take effective preventive measures. The use of strong and unique passwords for each account, together with the implementation of two-factor authentication (2FA), represents a first line of defense. It's just as important to keep your devices up to date, making sure they're protected against known vulnerabilities. In addition, it is advisable to be particularly cautious with unsolicited emails and messages: many scams start with communications that appear to come from reliable sources, but that hide pitfalls.
Special attention should be paid to monitoring your financial accounts. Regularly checking account statements and transactions can help detect suspicious activity early and take action before the damage becomes irreparable.
The increase in online fraud requires a shared commitment on the part of individuals, companies and institutions. Adopting conscious behavior and implementing cutting-edge technologies is essential to reduce risks and protect sensitive data. In the context of this fight, INEO stands out as a reliable partner, offering anti-fraud solutions that combine automation and specialized analysis.
INEO technologies allow companies to detect fraud attempts in real time during digital onboarding, using advanced tools such as recognition of identity and documents and the integration of digital forensics techniques and OSINT. These multilevel approaches not only mitigate risks, but also ensure compliance with fundamental regulations such as KYC and AML, supporting companies in the safe and fluid management of processes.
Sources: Brain Computing, Sky Tg24, Corriere Comunicazioni, Digitale Popolare
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