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Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Application Security

Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain

New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Data Protection

Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Email Security

Combating identity deception with a people-centric approach

Identity deception and theft have evolved with the rise of digital engagement, creating a need for stronger security measures.

By Jennifer Cheng • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Semiconductors

Entrust advances Sigma Instant Issuance Platform for cards

Unique light curing module for Entrust Sigma instant issuance systems brings new financial card durability and personalization to card issuers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022

Firewalls

Netcetera partners with EML Payments Ltd. to enhance secure payment solutions

EML Payments partners with Netcetera to implement a state-of-the-art payment solution, adding to their portfolio of technology for safer transactions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022

Disaster Recovery

Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis' top security concerns

Only 22% of Kiwis are concerned about a security breach while working from home, despite increasing cyber attacks.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020

Data Analytics

Cybercrims' web skimming strategies taint web analytics platforms

Cybercriminals are using legitimate web analytics platforms like Google Analytics to steal credit card details and personal information.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Credit card fraud stories

Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Customer Experience

Zeller unveils Terminal 2, revolutionising Australia's POS sector

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.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024

Software-as-a-Service

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Customer Experience

UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse

UK shoppers cause rise in return fraud: 38% admit to fraudulent behaviour in the past year, reveals Loop report, putting retailers under strain.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Cloud Security

Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams

Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Fintech

67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk

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.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023