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Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Only Shoe Trends That Matter This Summer
If there was ever a time of year to go barefoot, it's summer. From the pool deck to the garden, it's the best time to 'touch grass,' as the kids say. But, obviously, you'll still need Thong Sandals It isn't summer without a Toteme Leather Thong Sandals Tkees Square Toe Elle Sandal Stuart Weitzman Georgie Lacquered Leather Sandals A. Emery Hardie Leather Thong Sandal Veronica Beard Carmina Cord Wrap Sandal Jelly Shoes Break out those old fisherman jellies from the '90s. Or better yet, treat yourself to a new-and-improved rendition for 2025. Veronica Beard Maris Jelly Sandal Tory Burch Mellow Mary Jane Jelly Old Navy Jelly Lattice Ballet Flats Chloé Jelly Flat Sandals Melissa Jessie Platform Ultra Sleek Sneakers If you plan on spending your summer outside, you're in luck because the Adidas Taekwondo Mei Shoes Onitsuka Tiger Unisex Corsair Puma Speedcat OG Sneakers Rag & Bone Retro Runner Ultra Slim Sneakers Gola Tornado Zephyr Sneaker Animal Print For those of us who abide by a neutral outfit formula (i.e. jeans and a plain white tee), Simon Miller Beep Thong Wedge Aeyde Clara Snake Print Heels Adidas Samba OG Wales Bonner Mary Jane Flat Sneakers Dries Van Noten Snakeskin Print Wedge Wedges Are actually safer and easier to walk in than regular heels? We'd have to conduct a formal experiment, but it feels that way, doesn't it? Indeed, all of our style ghosts from the Alaïa Satin Wedge Tong Mules Steve Madden Haven Raffia Wedge Khaite Marion Wedge Sandal Now 50% Off Gucci Wedge Mule Dries Van Noten Dented Wedge Slide Sandal Clogs Although this one feels a bit more autumnal than expected, you should still get on board with the return of clogs. It's great to embrace the open-toe weather while you can, but it's also good to have options, and these styles provide just that. Simon Miller Haircalf Platform Bubble Clog Marni Platform Heeled Sandals Now 14% Off Chloé Jeannette Studded Leather Clogs The Row Hugo Suede Mules Ancient Greek Sandals Irini Clog Kitten Heels Society has collectively taken a stand against rolled ankles and calloused toes—or at least the fashion world has—by bringing back Mango Kitten Heel Sandals Dolce Vita Clara Wide Heels Miu Miu Bow Slingback Kitten Heel Pump Dolce Vita Kairi Jimmy Choo Knotted Sandals Why Trust ELLE Every product featured on is independently researched, tested, or editor-approved. We only recommend products that we stand behind, and the merchandise featured on our site is always driven by editorial and product testing standards, not by affiliate deals or advertising relationships. Any content created in partnership with advertisers is marked as such.
ITV News
12-05-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Sim-swap fraud rises by 1,000% as criminals seek to exploit growth of two-factor authentication
The number of sim-swap frauds in the UK has increased by more than 1,000%, as criminals try to exploit the increasing reliance on businesses using two-factor authentication to protect their customers' data. The National Fraud Database says it has seen a 1,055% increase in the number of reports of sim-swap fraud, rising to almost 3,000 cases in 2024 from just 289 in 2023. Sim-swap fraud involves hijacking a person's mobile phone number and transferring it to a new sim without their consent. Once transferred, fraudsters can then receive texts and calls to that number, including important security checks like two-factor authentication. It is one of several tactics used in takeover fraud, where criminals take control of individual accounts to defraud their victims. Cifas, who operate the National Fraud Database, say this kind of takeover fraud had soared by 76% and older consumers remain the main target. It says the retail and telecoms sectors were particularly vulnerable. It is believed that sim-swap fraud one of the techniques used in the recent cyberattack on Marks and Spencer and the Co-op. News website Bleeping Computer reported the hackers gained access to both the Co-op's and M&S's networks by impersonating employees, contacting the retailers' IT helpdesks and tricking helpdesk staff into resetting passwords. Simon Miller, Director of Policy, Strategy, and Communications at Cifas said: "These figures are startling. In the mobile and telecoms sector, criminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in the system to assume control of people's mobile identities, with devastating consequences.'Phones are absolutely central to our lives. "Scammers are obtaining people's data through the dark web and then using it to get through the phone companies' systems because they have the full body of data that a company would expect." There are fears that the growth in the eSim, which effectively removes the need for a physical simcard will make sim swap fraud easier to carry out. How does a SIM swap scam work? First, the scammer will need to gain some data on the victim, which will usually be through buying hacked databases or phishing scams. Once they have enough data, including the victim's phone number, they will contact the victim's service provider and impersonate them. The fraudster will then trick the provider into swapping the victim's mobile number onto a sim card in the thief's possession. The thief now has access to the victim's phone number, meaning they can use it for outbound calls for further phishing purposes. But most importantly, they can now receive calls and texts to that number, including security checks like two-factor authentication that are used by numerous businesses as an extra layer of protection. With this, the fraudsters will be able to access many aspects of the victim's life. They will also be able to benefit from the victim trying to access their accounts when they realise something is wrong because they will be pushed a two-factor login code that will be sent straight to the scammer. Ian Finlay said he was on a cruise near Australia, and noticed something was wrong when his credit card was declined during one of the port stops. He told ITV's This Morning, he assumed it was a glitch, but then soon noticed some transactions on his current account that he had not authorised. He noticed fraudsters were paying for meals on his credit card and booked a holiday to New York on his current account. When Mr Finlay got home, he realised it was "something bigger" than a card scam and all of his finances had been affected with his savings account also raided. Eventually, he realised that combining the money spent in his name and money removed from his accounts totalled around £50,000. When he was asking "what I had done wrong" he realised he had done nothing wrong, he said: "Your mobile phone company has sent a duplicate sim to an address not connected to your account that somebody has put in a phone and then they've got everything they need to know about you." He added: "The added implication is that we are now also pushed into two-stage authentication. I was sat trying to look at my accounts, trying to get into them, getting a message saying we'll forward you a code. "That never arrived, I now know that was being skimmed off by the scammer, they were then using it to get into my account and do even more damage." How can you protect yourself against sim-swap fraud? There are several things you can do to avoid being the victim of sim-swap fraud. Consumer magazine Which? Has five tips. First, secure your mobile account. Ask your provider about any extra security that can be added to the account, like unique pins or authenticator apps that can be added on top of standard password verification. Second, turn on two-factor authentication. While sim-swapping fraud can specifically get around SMS-based two-stage authentication, if it was not already active on your account, then the fraudster would have an even easier time accessing it. You can also use several security apps to carry out the authentication, which does not rely on a mobile number and is what Which? recommends. Third, reduce information on your social media profiles. For the fraud to work, the criminal needs access to enough data to convince a mobile carrier they are you. Information like place and date of birth is often used as security questions and should not be visible on social media profiles. Fourth, if you ever receive information about your sim being changed or you unexpectedly lose phone service, contact your carrier immediately. Fifth, as soon as you've contacted your mobile carrier, contact your banks and ask them to freeze your accounts and change all your passwords.
South China Morning Post
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How to Style like comedian Nikki Glaser: mirror this year's glittering Golden Globes host by splurging on Louis Vuitton accessories and shiny metallics
The first-ever solo female emcee at the Golden Globes , Nikki Glaser made such an impression at the first major evening of the 2025 awards season in early January that it's already been announced that she will return as host next year. Nikki Glaser appears during the 82nd Golden Globes press preview in January, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, US. Photo: Invision/AP The 40-year-old comedian was extremely well-received following her debut as a host of the Globes, plus she brought plenty of sparkle to the stage. Besides the silver dress she wore for the evening itself on January 5, for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes Red Carpet Rollout she also went for maximum glitter in a metallic Off-White power suit, teaming it with a daring cut-out blouse and pointed pumps. Advertisement Here's how you too can make a dazzling entrance at your own big night out. Simon Miller jacket Jacket (US$590) by Simon Miller at Farfetch. Photo: Handout Alaïa bodysuit Bodysuit (US$2,160) by Alaïa at Net-a-Porter. Photo: Handout Rotate Birger Christensen trousers Rotate Birger Christensen trousers (US$250). Photo: Handout The Attico shoes The Attico shoes (US$965). Photo: Handout Louis Vuitton Camera Box Vibe Louis Vuitton Camera Box Vibe (US$3,560). Photo: Handout
