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Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul
2 days ago
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Ecommpay urges eCommerce overhaul as fraud report says current controls miss social engineering, distort competition and leave merchants exposed.
Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
4 days ago
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UK trails US in deepfake threat ranking as identifAI flags X as main spreader and political manipulation as the top use case.
A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
5 days ago
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UK banks urged to use customer profiling, real-time monitoring and ecosystem data sharing to curb authorised push payment losses and protect trust.
UK coalition unveils prototype for Digital Company ID
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A UK-led coalition has launched a live prototype Digital Company ID to tackle rising fraud and streamline verification for businesses.
AI-fuelled crime drives illicit funds to $4.4 trillion
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AI-fuelled scams help push illicit finance to an estimated USD $4.4 trillion in 2025, with fraud losses hitting USD $579.4 billion.
Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust
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Gumtree introduces verified badges and stricter checks for business sellers in the UK, aiming to boost user trust and deter fraud.
LegacyX unveils Vortex dating app & LXDC GIF tool
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London-based LegacyX launches Vortex dating app and LXDC GIF tool, betting on blended social discovery and creator-focused expression.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
BioCatch posts record ARR as banks battle rising fraud
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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BioCatch posts record ARR above $185 million as it adds 90 banks, blocks $4 billion in fraud and expands its global trust network.
Hubtel IT hires for AI push & GBP £2.5m growth plan
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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West Midlands-based Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets 2026 turnover above GBP £2.5m as it doubles down on AI and cyber security.
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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SAS predicts agentic AI will run core banking by 2026, reshaping trust, fraud defences, climate risk and quantum-powered decision making.
Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.
AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.
UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.