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Is fraud prevention costing eCommerce more than fraud itself?

Wed, 12th May 2021
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By investing in advanced tools that access huge datasets, merchants get a better picture of what 'good' customers look like, meaning fewer are declined.
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New research reveals customer behaviour around fraud risks

Tue, 4th May 2021
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Most attempts by organisations to educate customers about fraud are ineffective, says new research from Callsign.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is GBG?

Wed, 24th Feb 2021
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GBG regional general manager for ANZ, Carol Chris, discusses the key products and challenges faced by customers in the APAC region. #TechDay.
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Financial account takeovers on the rise - Kaspersky

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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Account takeovers accounted for every second fraudulent transaction in the finance industry in 2020, according to Kaspersky.
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Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Kaspersky discovers new banking malware that targets mobile users worldwide, with a particular focus on Brazil.
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Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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sas
Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.
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AFP arrests two men with ties to Australian SMS phishing scheme

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
Two men have been arrested for their roles in an SMS phishing scheme that conned Australians out of money and identities.
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Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
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AWS launches fully-managed fraud detection service

Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a fully-managed fraud detection service that can identify potential fraud activity in 'milliseconds'.
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Nuance revamps AI authentication to protect seniors from fraud

Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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Nuance enhances Gatekeeper AI to better protect seniors from fraud, prioritising elderly callers in call centres amid rising cyber threats during COVID-19.
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Mastercard and Ethoca look out for ANZ retailers with support package

Fri, 22nd May 2020
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Mastercard and Ethoca launch a free fraud prevention package for Australian and New Zealand retailers, offering Ethoca Alerts until 31 July 2020.
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Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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precisesecurity.com
Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.
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GBG rolls out anti-fraud solutions to protect against financial crime

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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GBG launches robust anti-fraud solutions, featuring the flagship Instinct Hub, to safeguard businesses and their clients in a complex digital landscape.
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Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?

Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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Banks will bear the brunt of fraud during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, warns Sarah Whipp, head of go to market strategy at Callsign.
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Beating public sector procurement fraud – SAS

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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corruption
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The single biggest source of crime experienced by public sector entities is the internal employee in a position of trust.
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Cost of fraud averaging 3.4 times lost transaction value - study

Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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The LexisNexis study found that there was an average of almost 400 successful monthly fraudulent transactions in the South East Asia region.
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ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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risk & compliance
ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.
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Rapid increase in AI to detect fraud

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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sas
Artificial intelligence for fraud detection set to triple by 2021 as adoption of technology in organisations increases rapidly - ACFE/SAS study.
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How YouAppi aims to enable effective detection of fraudulent traffic

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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online fraud
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fraud
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emerging technology
YouAppi aims to allow brands to make real-time adjustments and optimise marketing efforts in order to reach customers at any point in the funnel.
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Domain fraud rampant as criminals cash in

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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software development
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domain names
Cybercriminals are cashing in on domain fraud for almost every possible reason – to impersonate businesses, events, and even trusted leaders and celebrities.