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Why fraud teams are investing in AI-powered ID checks
Fintech

Why fraud teams are investing in AI-powered ID checks

Despite recent layoffs in the tech sector and increasing concerns over a lack of funding, fintech companies are taking proactive measures to combat fraud.

By Russ Cohn • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data
Malware

The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data

Residential proxies can open up the door to bad actors, who are ready to exploit user anonymity for nefarious activities.

By Jonathan Tomek • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Fraud stories

Increasing telecom fraud highlights importance of blockchain
Unified Communications

Increasing telecom fraud highlights importance of blockchain

One of the primary aspects driving market expansion is growing security concerns among telecom enterprises around the world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year
Optus

TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year

Traffic Guard says Australian businesses must be serious about tackling ad fraud, with the number of attacks predicted to triple this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Buy Now Pay Later

Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
67% of ASX 200 companies at risk of email fraud – report
Email Security

67% of ASX 200 companies at risk of email fraud – report

Two-thirds of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners, and employees to higher risks of email fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
Teradata and FICO launch integrated, advanced analytic solutions
Data Analytics

Teradata and FICO launch integrated, advanced analytic solutions

Teradata and FICO are partnering to develop integrated advanced analytic solutions for fraud prevention, insurance claims, and supply chain optimisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
Cequence Security appoints Glen Maloney to lead ANZ expansion
DevOps

Cequence Security appoints Glen Maloney to lead ANZ expansion

Cequence Security appoints Glen Maloney as ANZ Country Lead to accelerate the company's expansion across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Mastercard, Vesta deliver enhanced digital fraud detection for APAC
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard, Vesta deliver enhanced digital fraud detection for APAC

The partnership will provide merchants across the region with automated, real-time digital payment solutions that reduce risk and fraud. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Cybersecurity

How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data

Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.

By Jon Inns • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023
Forter strengthens bot detection capabilities following recent acquisition
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Forter strengthens bot detection capabilities following recent acquisition

Forter, the trust platform for digital commerce, has announced the acquisition of Immue, a bot detection company based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023
Nine out of 10 fintechs will hire more fraud experts in 2023
Fintech

Nine out of 10 fintechs will hire more fraud experts in 2023

Nine out of ten fintechs plan to recruit more experts to help tackle fraud as they expect scams to soar in 2023, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Healthcare fraud on the rise, advanced solutions emerge
EduTech

Healthcare fraud on the rise, advanced solutions emerge

The global healthcare fraud detection market is expected to reach $3,600.0 million by 2031, driven by increased fraudulent cases and misuse of healthcare funds.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022
Bitdefender urges caution when dealing with holiday spam
Email Security

Bitdefender urges caution when dealing with holiday spam

Bitdefender Labs is warning people to be aware during the festive season due to a significant increase in spam scams.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022
Retailers beware as fraud risk increases over holidays
eCommerce

Retailers beware as fraud risk increases over holidays

eCommerce merchants have to stay alert and deploy a multi-layered fraud prevention solution, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022
SAS and ACFE reveal Fraud Awareness Week insights
Phishing

SAS and ACFE reveal Fraud Awareness Week insights

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has estimated that occupational fraud costs businesses around the world more than USD$4.7 trillion annually.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud stories

Helping to win the battle to curb SMS and voice fraud
Unified Communications

Helping to win the battle to curb SMS and voice fraud

Australians lost over $2 Billion to scams in 2021, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

By Rajeevan Kanagasabai • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2023