'Tis the Season for Holiday Hacking: Protect Against Holiday Fraud and Find Out What’s Coming in 2025

The season of giving is hackers’ busiest season of taking, with digital identity fraud surging 15% (TransUnion 2023) and 1 in 3 Americans falling victim to online shopping scams during the holiday season (Norton, 2022).  

Holiday fraud is coming to town – read on to discover timely fraud prevention resources, practical advice, insights, and predictions for the year ahead. 

Small financial institutions like credit unions and regional banks are hit the hardest by holiday hacking. Don’t let your organization become an easy target; take these 5 steps to protect your business this holiday season. 

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AI, deepfakes, evasion of zero-trust security, passwordless tech -- check out this year’s IAM and cybersecurity predictions roundup from the industry’s best.  

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In 2025, identity management will undergo a major shift. Traditional tools like Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will give way to AI-powered identity systems, which provide more comprehensive, continuous monitoring and protection. This evolution will move beyond simple password checks to intelligent systems that constantly watch for suspicious activity, matching the growing complexity of security challenges. 

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Inside(r) Scoop

• Catch BeyondID and Okta’s joint LinkedIn Live Fraud Webinar this January for a closer look at the modern digital identity fraud landscape, plus solutions and practical use cases, Q&A, and more! Follow us on LinkedIn for up-to-date information.  
• January 22–28 is Data Privacy Week - keep an eye out for more identity content coming your way in the new year!