Fraud stories
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Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
4 days ago
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Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.
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Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Last week
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Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.
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DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI
Last week
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social media
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apac
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advertising
DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.
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SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President
Last week
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apm
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.
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Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Last week
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phishing
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email security
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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.
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Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Last month
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Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Last month
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email security
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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Australian retailers hit by surge in fraud amid cost crisis
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Australian retailers are facing a surge in returns fraud amid economic hardship. Loop reports 60% of retailers affected.
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Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first
Last month
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digital transformation
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investment
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productivity
Kickstarting your digital transformation with finance can yield quick, measurable gains. Mid-sized enterprises are urged to prioritise this back-office function to boost efficiency and strategic planning amidst economic uncertainties.
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Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud
Last month
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physical security
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email security
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scams
Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.
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Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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travel
Outpayce from Amadeus has partnered with Etraveli Group to enhance fraud detection in travel payments, leveraging Etraveli's Precision risk management system for accurate, real-time transaction screening.
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GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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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.
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How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
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97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
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Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Enzoic introduces a Global Partner Program to combat compromised credentials, identity theft, and payment card fraud, offering threat intelligence solutions and Dark Web monitoring.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
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Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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apm
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cybersecurity
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.
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Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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victim support
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netsafe
The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.