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LSEG launches fraud solution to combat supplier fraud in APAC

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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The London Stock Exchange Group has introduced its Global Account Verification solution in APAC and EMEA, tackling supplier fraud amid rising payment scams.
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Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A survey by Sumsub reveals that nearly half of British dating app users see deepfakes as heightening risks, particularly affecting women's safety.
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UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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credit card fraud
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money laundering
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fraud
Reports indicate a staggering 63% rise in the misuse of savings accounts for fraud in the UK last year, outpacing a 12% increase in current accounts.
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NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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NTT DATA's latest report reveals that 58% of banks globally are fully adopting generative AI, marking a crucial shift towards its integration in banking operations.
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Omri Kletter joins Outpost24 as chief product officer

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Outpost24 has appointed Omri Kletter as Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance its cyber risk management solutions and support growth heading into 2025.
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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.
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LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.
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NatWest selects five fintechs for growth programme support

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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NatWest has selected five UK fintech startups for its new Fintech Growth Programme, offering support and mentorship to advance their innovative payment solutions.
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Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.
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Targa Telematics & Volkswagen forge strategic partnership

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics has formed a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to enhance data solutions for fleet operators across Europe.
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United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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phishing
Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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identity theft
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
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Targa Telematics recognised in Gartner's 2024 Hype Cycle

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Targa Telematics has been named a Sample Vendor in the Insurance Telematics 2.0 category of Gartner's 2024 report, highlighting its innovative solutions for insurers.
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Keyless secures USD $2 million to enhance US expansion

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Keyless has secured an additional USD $2 million, raising total funding to USD $10 million, to enhance its biometric services and expand in North America.
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Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
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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.
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SUSE unveils edge solutions to boost retail operations

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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edge computing
SUSE has launched the SUSE Edge Suite and SUSE Edge 3.2, aiming to enhance retail operations through innovative edge computing solutions.
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Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.