Cyber fraud stories
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
5 days ago
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
Cyber crime surges faster than police staffing in England
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Cyber fraud and computer misuse offences in England and Wales have climbed 88% in five years, while specialist police staffing rose just 31%.
ComplyCube adds real-time tools to tackle online fraud
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
ComplyCube launches real-time device, phone and email checks to help firms spot online fraud earlier without slowing genuine customers.
AI-fuelled crime drives illicit funds to $4.4 trillion
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
AI-fuelled scams help push illicit finance to an estimated USD $4.4 trillion in 2025, with fraud losses hitting USD $579.4 billion.
Appdome unveils Threat-Memory to track repeated attacks
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Appdome's new Threat-Memory tool stores on-device threat histories and AI scores to counter repeat mobile fraud and account takeovers.
UK fraud overhaul plans GBP £30m Online Crime Centre
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
UK unveils expanded fraud strategy, pledging GBP £250m and a GBP £30m Online Crime Centre to target fast-moving online and overseas scams.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
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malware
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data protection
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surveillance
Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
AI-fuelled romance scams spread beyond dating apps
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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biometrics
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ai
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social media
AI-driven romance scams now cost UK victims GBP £20.5 million, spreading from dating sites to everyday apps and evading bank checks.
SYTECH workshop sparks global interest in digital forensics
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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devops
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data analytics
SYTECH's two-day virtual workshop with Futures For All introduces 141 global pupils to digital forensics and online safety careers.
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.
Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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crm
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data protection
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ransomware
Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.
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.
Yubico urges EU financial firms to ditch legacy MFA
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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mfa
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cloud security
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phishing
Yubico warns EU financial firms that DORA-era resilience demands phish-resistant passkeys, not passwords and legacy MFA still rife in banks.
Brazilian banking trojan hijacks WhatsApp for spread
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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phishing
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email security
A new Astaroth banking trojan variant hijacks WhatsApp Web to self-spread via chats while silently stealing Brazilian banking credentials.
AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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mfa
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crypto
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fintech
AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.
AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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document management
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data analytics
AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.