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One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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The i3Forum introduces the One Consortium, a global non-profit initiative aimed at restoring public confidence in communications, following a surge in illegal calls and messages.
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Zally to transform cybersecurity with behavioural biometrics

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Manchester authentication startup Zally is aiming to revolutionise cybersecurity with progressive behavioural biometrics technology.
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Third-party solutions herald new era in online fraud prevention

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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Rise in online fraud prompts Payment Service Providers to seek innovative third-party solutions for prevention.
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1 in 3 UK customers wary of AI-generated ads: Menlo Security

Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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One in Three UK consumers believes that over half of online ads are now AI generated but are unaware of how risky they are to click on.
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Mastercard ramps up fraud protection for eCommerce

Fri, 12th May 2023
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Tie-up offers MPGS customers access to Vesta's Payment Guarantee and Payment Protect solutions, resulting in higher transaction approval rates.
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Cloudflare takes on online fraud detection market

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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Cloudflare is entering the fraud detection market with its Cloudflare Fraud Detection tool to help businesses combat online fraud.
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67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk

Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.
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Norton says the economy will shape threat landscape in 2023

Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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Norton research predicts that economic pressures in 2023 will create the perfect environment for cyber scammers to exploit vulnerable individuals.
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L'Occitane Japon reduces fraud with Forter's platform

Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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L'Occitane Japon increases revenue, reduces chargebacks and fraud, and creates a seamless customer experience with Forter's fully automated platform.
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Jumio appoints Susan Walker as chief financial officer

Fri, 13th May 2022
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Jumio, a digital identity verification company, appoints Susan Walker as CFO. Her 25 years of leadership experience includes a successful IPO.
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Jumio appoints Susan Walker as Chief financial officer

Fri, 6th May 2022
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Jumio, a leader in the identity market, appoints Susan Walker as CFO. Her 25 years of experience will support their high-velocity goals.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021

Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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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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F5 extends Shape Security portfolio to protect against account takeover attacks

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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F5 has announced multiple security offerings with the intention of helping to safeguard digital experiences with comprehensive account takeover protection.
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AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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eftpos launches AI-driven counter fraud platform to combat online cybercrime in Australia. Developed by Featurespace. #Cybersecurity #AI #Australia.
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Nuance revamps AI authentication to protect seniors from fraud

Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Nuance enhances Gatekeeper AI to better protect seniors from fraud, prioritising elderly callers in call centres amid rising cyber threats during COVID-19.
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Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.
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FBI disrupts multiple botnets as part of anti-fraud operation

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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The FBI, with the help of F-Secure, has dismantled the 3ve ad fraud ring that manipulated traffic from 1.7 million IPs, generating USD $30 million in revenue.
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Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.
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Cybercrime becomes most common form of fraud in UK

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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PwC's study has found for the first time ever cybercrime has become the most common form of fraud with nearly a quarter resulting in a loss of £700k.
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Out with credit cards & in with identity data: Cybercriminals take fraud to new levels

Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Cybercriminals are ditching the 'quick buck' methods of stealing credit cards and are instead going after identity data.