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Fraud prevention stories - Page 2

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Enterprise losses from artificially inflated traffic to drop
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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.
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UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
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Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.
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UK civil servants increase data sharing within government
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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collaboration
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.
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New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature
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email security
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payment technologies
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New Zealand's banking sector is set to launch a Confirmation of Payee feature to combat payment scams and errors starting November 2024.
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Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
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phishing
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email security
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.
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BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
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.
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UK retailers lose $2.6 billion annually to policy abuse
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New research reveals UK retailers are tightening return policies, driven by annual losses of $2.6 billion from fraud and policy abuse.
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ANNA introduces biometric checks to combat account fraud
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British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.
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Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.
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Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
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physical security
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email security
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Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
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Singapore survey shows growing demand for mobile app security
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A survey by Appdome and OWASP shows 80.7% of Singaporeans expect proactive anti-fraud measures in mobile apps, highlighting rising security demands.
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Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.
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Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cleantech
In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.
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Vonage & SAP join forces to advance generative AI solutions
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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fleet management
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genai
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Vonage and SAP partner to integrate Vonage’s APIs with SAP Business AI, enhancing enterprise intelligence with generative AI, business insights, and digital experiences.
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Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.
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ParallelChain Lab to unveil AI at Interspeech 2024 in Greece
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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ParallelChain Lab will showcase its cutting-edge voice anti-spoofing AI at the Interspeech 2024 Conference, revolutionary for voice-based security and identity verification.
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Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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fintech
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martech
Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.
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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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fintech
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Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.
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Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data analytics
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apps
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development
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.