Fraud stories - Page 3
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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malware
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mfa
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crypto
Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
Task scams cost jobseekers millions as Trend Micro warns of surge
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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crypto
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email security
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cybersecurity
Task scams have cost jobseekers millions, with Trend Micro warning of a surge in frauds using fake jobs to trick victims into losing thousands of dollars.
Forter expands tools for retailers to track agentic AI risks
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Forter launches new AI agent detection tools to help retailers monitor and mitigate rising fraud and risks in agentic AI-driven digital commerce.
Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks
Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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physical security
Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.
Sumsub & Data Zoo partner to boost global fraud prevention
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Sumsub and Data Zoo have partnered to deliver enhanced global fraud prevention and compliance solutions for financial institutions across 170+ jurisdictions.
SEON expands real-time AML suite with AI-driven risk platform
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
SEON launches AI-powered real-time AML suite, unifying fraud and compliance tools to enhance risk detection and streamline regulatory reporting.
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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manufacturing
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network security
Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
Fri, 16th May 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025
Mon, 5th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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clean technologies
A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
Kapwork launches platform to streamline invoice factoring
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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transparency
Kapwork has launched its innovative Kapwork Verify platform to automate invoice factoring, claiming a potential 20% cut in operational costs for businesses.
Top mobile messaging disruptors unveiled for 2025
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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uc
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supply chain
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investment
Juniper Research has highlighted Sendbird, Front, and Sleekglow as top disruptors in the mobile messaging sector for 2025, aiming to challenge established players.
Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.
Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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fraud
A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.
Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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surveillance
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blockchain
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physical security
The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.