iProov notes how generative AI is enabling threat actors to evolve their tactics

Source: Upgrade Magazine
Published on: 2026-04-13 00:12

"Identity is becoming the new battleground in cybersecurity," said Dr. Andrew Newell, Chief Scientific Officer at iProov. "Generative AI is allowing attackers to industrialize digital impersonation at scale. To defend against this, organizations must be able to establish genuine human presence in digital interactions to ensure trust and security." iProov, the world's leading provider of science-based biometric identity verification solutions, released its 2026 Threat Intelligence Report. Drawing on live observations of criminal activity worldwide, the report examines how generative AI is enabling threat actors to evolve their tactics and launch attacks faster and at greater scale, targeting organizations that rely on digital identity verification to secure access to systems and high-value transactions. Key findings include: * Injection attacks targeting iOS devices surged by 1,151% in...

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