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Increasing telecom fraud highlights importance of blockchain

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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One of the primary aspects driving market expansion is growing security concerns among telecom enterprises around the world.
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Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report

Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.
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67% of ASX 200 companies at risk of email fraud – report

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Two-thirds of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners, and employees to higher risks of email fraud.
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Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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Reported cases of consumer fraud more than tripled in the years 2020-2021 from prior years, according to a new report by Accenture.
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The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.
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Forter doubles revenue in 12 months, raising $300 million for a $3 billion valuation

Fri, 28th May 2021
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Forter, the eCommerce fraud prevention company, has raised $300m in funding, doubling its revenue and reaching a $3bn valuation.
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AWS launches fully-managed fraud detection service

Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a fully-managed fraud detection service that can identify potential fraud activity in 'milliseconds'.
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Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.
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Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
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WhiteHawk hires top cyber talent to develop online security marketplace

Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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WhiteHawk has expanded its team, hiring top cyber talent and promoting Antonio Crespo to chief information officer.