Online fraud stories - Page 8
Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
Entrust launches AI identity tool to tackle USD $112bn fraud
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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data privacy
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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fintech
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cloud services
A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.
Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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malware
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gaming
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crypto
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, 'Tusk,' exploiting popular trends like web3 and AI to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.
GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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uc
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genai
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A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.
BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements
Thu, 30th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai models
Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.
There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.
Fastly introduces Bot Management to combat online fraud
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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application security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fastly has launched its Bot Management system, a cybersecurity advancement aimed at thwarting bot-triggered online fraud and abuses.
Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.
One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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online fraud
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gsma
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bics
The i3Forum introduces the One Consortium, a global non-profit initiative aimed at restoring public confidence in communications, following a surge in illegal calls and messages.
Zally to transform cybersecurity with behavioural biometrics
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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online safety
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passwords
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online fraud
Manchester authentication startup Zally is aiming to revolutionise cybersecurity with progressive behavioural biometrics technology.
Third-party solutions herald new era in online fraud prevention
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Rise in online fraud prompts Payment Service Providers to seek innovative third-party solutions for prevention.
Mastercard ramps up fraud protection for eCommerce
Fri, 12th May 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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omnichannel
Tie-up offers MPGS customers access to Vesta's Payment Guarantee and Payment Protect solutions, resulting in higher transaction approval rates.
Cloudflare takes on online fraud detection market
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cloudfare
Cloudflare is entering the fraud detection market with its Cloudflare Fraud Detection tool to help businesses combat online fraud.
Now bots are robocalling to phish for two-factor authentication codes
Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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phishing
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email security
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iam
The latest specialised bots now make it far easier and quicker for fraudsters to fool their targets into providing their authentication codes or OTPs.
Norton says the economy will shape threat landscape in 2023
Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ai models
Norton research predicts that economic pressures in 2023 will create the perfect environment for cyber scammers to exploit vulnerable individuals.
Case study: Why cybersecurity insurance is essential for your business
Mon, 31st Oct 2022
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cybersecurity insurance
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Death and taxes are inevitable. So too is the rise of cyber incidents hitting organisations where it hurts most: the bottom line.