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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum with the new Financial Monitoring
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
Norton has launched Financial Monitoring within its 360 Platinum suite, enhancing users' financial security by tracking unusual activity and subscription changes.
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LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools
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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.
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Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
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edutech
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
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Ping Identity recognised as leader in CIAM & access management
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ai
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Ping Identity has been hailed as a leader in access management and customer identity solutions, achieving top scores in major industry reports for 2024.
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UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.
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AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
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online fraud
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fraud prevention
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identity verification
AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.
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Why identity management is an essential investment for Australian financial services providers in 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
Allaying rising concerns about privacy and security is critical for organisations and institutions that want to survive and thrive.
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Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
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Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
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Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the e-commerce experience.
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ICO urges firms to responsibly share data to tackle fraud
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data protection
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email security
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data privacy
The Information Commissioner's Office is urging organisations to share personal information responsibly to combat the UK's growing fraud crisis.
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Shoppers warned of AI scams as Black Friday nears
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phishing
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email security
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As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.
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Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
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.
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Global fraud attacks rise 19% amid AI exploitation
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collaboration
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fraud
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financial institutions
A new report reveals a staggering 19% rise in global fraud attacks, largely fuelled by AI exploitation, highlighting urgent need for improved detection measures.
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Appsflyer adds AI layer to boost fraud prevention tool
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data analytics
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ai
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digital marketing
AppsFlyer launches an AI enhancement layer for its Protect360 fraud prevention solution, tackling the rising threat of sophisticated advertising fraud.
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SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.
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Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.
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Hornetsecurity launches DMARC Manager to enhance email security
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email security
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cybersecurity
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dmarc
Hornetsecurity has unveiled DMARC Manager, a tool designed to simplify email security for organisations managing multiple domains amid rising fraud threats.
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AI-driven fraud & deepfakes pose escalating global threat
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute's 2025 report reveals AI-assisted fraud incidents surged, with deepfake attacks hitting every five minutes in 2024.
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Bad bot evolution: AI bots challenge online security measures
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ai
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cybersecurity
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online security
Researchers at Barracuda report that evolving AI bots, termed 'grey bots', are increasingly challenging online security by mimicking human behaviour.