Fraud stories - Page 5

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute's 2025 report reveals AI-assisted fraud incidents surged, with deepfake attacks hitting every five minutes in 2024.

Identity fraud in Europe has surged by 150% year-on-year, with deepfake use escalating sharply and businesses reporting widespread challenges.

Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.

A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.

Trustwave's latest SpiderLabs report reveals a surge in cyber threats to the retail sector, urging heightened vigilance as the holiday shopping season approaches.

Appdome has earned leader status in five new categories from G2, enhancing its reputation in mobile security and anti-fraud solutions.

Hibbett has adopted the Cequence Unified API Protection platform to bolster its security, enhancing automated threat detection and API management across its operations.

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

Outpayce and Etraveli Group have joined forces to tackle travel fraud, integrating Etraveli's advanced Precision risk management into Outpayce's payment platform.

Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.

As eCommerce surges towards a projected USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, merchants and payment providers must enhance security and convenience to reduce cart abandonment.

Enzoic has launched a global partner programme designed to help businesses tackle rising cyber threats, including compromised credentials and payment card fraud.

The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.

Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.