Fraud stories - Page 2

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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fraud
A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.

Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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malware
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blockchain
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phishing
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

Concerns rise over digital ID storage on phones in the UK
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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physical security
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iam
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data privacy
A Thales survey reveals that one-third of UK residents are storing official ID on their phones, raising alarms over potential identity fraud.

Kapwork launches platform to streamline invoice factoring
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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transparency
Kapwork has launched its innovative Kapwork Verify platform to automate invoice factoring, claiming a potential 20% cut in operational costs for businesses.

Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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dei
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transparency
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investment
Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.

United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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phishing
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email security
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.

Top mobile messaging disruptors unveiled for 2025
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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uc
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supply chain & logistics
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investment
Juniper Research has highlighted Sendbird, Front, and Sleekglow as top disruptors in the mobile messaging sector for 2025, aiming to challenge established players.

Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.

How malicious bots disrupt the holiday travel season
Sat, 28th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Australian airlines brace for the bustling holiday season, they face a rising tide of malicious bots threatening customer trust and revenue.

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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edutech
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email security
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payment technologies
PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.

iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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biometrics
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mfa
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cybersecurity
iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.

UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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fraud
A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.

From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.

Experts warn of AI-driven threats to SaaS applications
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
Cybersecurity experts at AppOmni warn that AI will empower attackers, making SaaS applications more vulnerable to sophisticated breaches in the coming years.

Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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money laundering
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fraud
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financial institutions
Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.