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Fraud stories - Page 9

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Not enough businesses have authentication protection - Microsoft
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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When it comes to our world online, protecting and defending our most valuable digital asset - our identity - is vital.
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Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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Allure Security has raised a $6.8 million seed round as the company progresses in a $76 billion battle against digital fraud.
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The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
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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Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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mfa
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cloud services
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kaspersky
Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
According to a new study from F-Secure, phishing emails mimicking HR announcements or asking for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
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How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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saas
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.
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Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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identity solutions
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Forter launches Trusted Identities to simplify online account authentication and protect against fraudsters. (109 characters).
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New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.
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Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.
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It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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email security
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Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
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Are banks, social media and telcos to blame for scam explosion?
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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email security
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Consumers think banks, retailers and mobile operators need to do more to protect them and their personal information from fraudsters.
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FiVerity launches 'revolutionary' Cyber Fraud Network
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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fraud
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financial institutions
FiVerity launches industry-first Cyber Fraud Network to combat cyber tactics and fraudulent theft in financial institutions.
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Cost of fraud in Asia Pacific reaches almost $4 per transaction
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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fraud
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identity
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digital transaction management
A new study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions suggests that the cost of fraud in Asia Pacific tops almost US$4 for every transaction made.
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Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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physical security
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juniper networks
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identity theft
Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.
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Ping Identity acquires bot detection firm SecuredTouch
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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ping identity
Ping Identity has acquired fraud and bot detection firm SecuredTouch, combining fraud and identity security capabilities. The deal's terms were not disclosed.
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Scams number one online crime
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.
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Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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fraud
The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .
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Number porting fraud prompts extra measure from telcos
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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telco
Telcos have banded together in an attempt to stamp out a relatively uncommon but potentially devastating type of fraud.
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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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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Forter, the eCommerce fraud prevention company, has raised $300m in funding, doubling its revenue and reaching a $3bn valuation.