Fraud prevention stories - Page 8
3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial security
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
3DiVi urges banks to track real-world facial ID performance, warning that hope and lab tests are no substitute for live risk metrics.
Genspark expands AI call agent globally with Twilio
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Genspark rolls out its AI call agent to over 40 countries using Twilio voice tech, handling bookings, support and multilingual calls at scale.
Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Gen Z click on phishing links nearly three times more than Baby Boomers, despite heavier use of multi-factor authentication, Yubico finds.
Sumsub unveils AI tool tying agents to human users
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Sumsub launches AI Agent Verification to link automated activity to verified humans, tackling rising AI-driven fraud without blocking bots.
Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.
AI deepfakes force firms to rethink trust & security
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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surveillance
AI deepfakes are eroding faith in biometrics and executive identities, forcing companies to rebuild trust in how they verify people and payments.
McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
SEON & Domaine partner to bolster Shopify fraud defence
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON and Domaine partner to embed AI-driven fraud prevention into Shopify migrations, aiming to secure merchants without hindering conversions.
Delivery Hero cuts rider escalations with Twilio voice
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Delivery Hero uses Twilio automated voice calls to cut rider contact by 25%, slash escalations over 60% and lift last-mile answer rates.
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
Rakuten drops Honey extension amid affiliate fraud row
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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martech
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
PayPal-owned Honey is dropped by Rakuten's ad network, cutting it off from 2,000 merchants amid claims of affiliate fraud and link theft.
Ping Identity unveils Universal Services for trust
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Ping Identity has launched Universal Services, a continuous trust layer to combat AI-driven fraud and secure risky interactions beyond login.
Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
NORBr links with Ecommpay to speed embedded payments
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
NORBr taps Ecommpay via pre-integration to let platforms activate global acquiring and orchestration in minutes, cutting payment build time.
Infobip refreshes leadership team with four promotions
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Infobip promotes four long-serving executives to refreshed leadership roles, adding a Chief Innovation Officer and elevating alliances to the Board.
Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
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martech
BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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gaming
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mfa
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cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.