Fraud stories - Page 3

The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.

Survey reveals a dramatic rise in consumer demand for mobile app security, fraud prevention, and privacy measures, with 99.5% of users seeking robust protections.

BioCatch's latest report on APAC digital banking fraud trends reveals a 70% rise in mobile app fraud and a dramatic 108% surge in voice scams, alongside a notable decline in fraud losses in Australia.

APAC's ad market is set to grow 8.5% to USD $289 billion in 2024, amid rising AI-driven ad fraud and evolving media quality trends.

ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.

Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.

Group-IB aided a tri-nation police operation that dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate, linking it to over 1,899 cases in Singapore and losses exceeding USD $25 million.

A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.

Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.

Appdome launches SDKProtect to enhance mobile SDK security. This service aims to counteract threats like root detection evasion and data tampering, ensuring safer applications.

NFT Workx and Unstoppable Domains launch .WRKX Web3 domain, enabling tokenised identities to combat counterfeiting.

Bitdefender has unveiled Scamio on WhatsApp in Australia, offering an AI-powered tool to tackle online fraud, responding to a high occurrence of scams.

Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.

A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.