Many people think of identity theft as something that only affects members of the public. But it can also impact businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to the largest corporations. Corporate identity theft is on the rise, with scammers researching their targets and choosing their moment to strike. The impact can be devastating and potentially lead to mass job losses.
So, how can corporate identity theft be combated?
Security risks to corporations and organizations are often thought to be limited to hackers looking for industrial secrets, or ransomware attacks. Increasingly, however, cybercriminals are employing other techniques that target the weak point in every computer network: people.