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UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Malware

UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise

Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
UK civil servants increase data sharing within government
Unified Communications

UK civil servants increase data sharing within government

A recent survey reveals that 74% of civil servants are now sharing data across government departments, yet only 34% are collaborating with the private sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
UK retailers lose $2.6 billion annually to policy abuse
Customer Experience

UK retailers lose $2.6 billion annually to policy abuse

New research reveals UK retailers are tightening return policies, driven by annual losses of $2.6 billion from fraud and policy abuse.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud
Surveillance

ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud

British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
Firewalls

Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks

Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video
Generative AI

Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video

Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Ping Identity reveals top winners of 2024 excellence awards
Customer Experience

Ping Identity reveals top winners of 2024 excellence awards

Ping Identity has honoured the winners of the 2024 Identity Excellence Awards in Asia Pacific, celebrating outstanding leaders in the identity sector.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats

Akamai Technologies has launched upgrades to its Account Protector, enhancing security against cyber threats amid rising scams costing shoppers GBP £10 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Extend unveils Bill Pay to boost virtual card invoice payments
Supply Chain

Extend unveils Bill Pay to boost virtual card invoice payments

Extend has launched a new Bill Pay feature to enhance invoice payments for businesses, leveraging virtual cards for improved security and cash flow management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Extend unveils Bill Pay to streamline invoice payments
Fintech

Extend unveils Bill Pay to streamline invoice payments

Extend has launched its Bill Pay feature, allowing businesses to settle invoices securely using virtual cards, enhancing accounts payable processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Enterprise losses from artificially inflated traffic to drop
Unified Communications

Enterprise losses from artificially inflated traffic to drop

A Juniper Research study reveals global enterprise losses from Artificially Inflated Traffic are set to drop by 55% from 2024 to 2029, following a peak of USD $2.1 billion in 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
Malware

BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award

BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Transmit Security leads in account takeover prevention
Digital Transformation

Transmit Security leads in account takeover prevention

Transmit Security has been named a leader in account takeover fraud prevention, as the market for these solutions is set to grow significantly by 2028.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature
Email Security

New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature

New Zealand's banking sector is set to launch a Confirmation of Payee feature to combat payment scams and errors starting November 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
EduTech

Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams

Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Physical Security

Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals

Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024