Fraud stories
SEON expands real-time AML suite with AI-driven risk platform
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SEON launches AI-powered real-time AML suite, unifying fraud and compliance tools to enhance risk detection and streamline regulatory reporting.
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.
How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.
SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises
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cx
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martech
SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.
Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain
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edutech
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martech
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digital entertainment
Australia leads APAC with top digital video ad engagement but faces rising ad fraud and brand safety risks, says Integral Ad Science report.
UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
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firewalls
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network security
Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
EU urges social media ad checks to tackle €4.3bn scam crisis
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social media
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fraud
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regulation
EU member states urge social media firms to verify advertisers to curb a EUR €4.3bn investment scam crisis sweeping across Europe.
Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.
UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
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email security
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cybersecurity
UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.
ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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cloud services
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fraud
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funding
ConnectID has partnered with Caresquare to enhance identity verification in the NDIS, tackling fraud that costs AUD $2 billion annually.
Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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sms
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fraud
Endowus has teamed up with Twilio to enhance security on its digital wealth platform, addressing a surge in fraud cases with advanced verification measures.
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.
Crisis communications in the AI era – Are you ready for the new robots, machines and engines?
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As AI revolutionises our lives, companies must prepare for its impact on crisis management, addressing risks and harnessing opportunities to protect their reputation.
How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.