Credit card fraud stories
Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
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As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
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Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.
Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
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As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
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In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
Zeller unveils Terminal 2, revolutionising Australia's POS sector
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Zeller’s new Terminal 2 promises to revolutionise Australia's point-of-sale market with its all-in-one payments and POS solution, priced at AUD $199.
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.
ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.
UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse
Thu, 16th May 2024
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UK shoppers cause rise in return fraud: 38% admit to fraudulent behaviour in the past year, reveals Loop report, putting retailers under strain.
Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.
Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Finance emerged as the sector most targeted by data breaches in 2023, with 27% of incidents, despite an 81% decrease in the insurance sector, says Kroll report.
Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.
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.
Combating identity deception with a people-centric approach
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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Identity deception and theft have evolved with the rise of digital engagement, creating a need for stronger security measures.
Entrust advances Sigma Instant Issuance Platform for cards
Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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Unique light curing module for Entrust Sigma instant issuance systems brings new financial card durability and personalization to card issuers.
Netcetera partners with EML Payments Ltd. to enhance secure payment solutions
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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EML Payments partners with Netcetera to implement a state-of-the-art payment solution, adding to their portfolio of technology for safer transactions.
Online credit card fraud on the rise leading up to holiday season
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Credit card fraud has seen a significant increase in Australia, particularly online, according to analysis from AusPayNet.
Romanian nationals jailed for card skimming
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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The equipment was used to obtain credit card details of more than 122 New Zealanders, and to steal approximately $75,380 from many of them.
Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis’ top security concerns
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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Only 22% of Kiwis are concerned about a security breach while working from home, despite increasing cyber attacks.
Cybercrims' web skimming strategies taint web analytics platforms
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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Cybercriminals are using legitimate web analytics platforms like Google Analytics to steal credit card details and personal information.