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Shifting to Prevention: How Intelligence Can Stop Card Fraud in Its Tracks

Apr 8, 2025 By Shail Yadav In CYJAX
Fraudsters are relentless in their pursuit, targeting physical cards, intercepting personal data, and exploiting online vulnerabilities, all with minimal risk and significant financial reward. In the first half of 2024 alone, unauthorised payment card fraud surged to over £275 million, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year, according to UK Finance. While the risks associated with fraudsters are well understood, apprehending them remains a significant challenge.
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Online Gaming Platform Steam Tops List of Most Imitated Brands For the First Time

Apr 7, 2025 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Steam was the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Guardio. The researchers note that the gaming platform’s surge to the top comes as “a bit of a shock.” “Historically, the spot has been dominated by the usual suspects - big tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, or even USPS,” Guardio says. “But this quarter, it’s Steam, and by a significant margin.
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Australia's Crackdown on Customer Fraud Losses: A Wake-Up Call for APAC

Apr 3, 2025 By Julian Agudelo In Memcyco
Let’s be honest – the burden of payment fraud has for years fallen squarely on the shoulders of scammed customers – A.K.A., victims. Reimbursement has largely been tactical; an opt-in gesture of goodwill administered on a case-by-case basis to customers who either make enough noise, or hold accounts banks can’t afford to lose. If you’re familiar with the UK’s APP fraud reimbursement mandate, you’ll know that things are changing in a big way.
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Warning: QR Code Phishing (Quishing) Becoming Increasingly Stealthy

Apr 3, 2025 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Attackers are using new tactics in QR code phishing (quishing) attacks, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. Quishing attacks hide phishing URLs within QR codes, allowing them to more easily evade security filters and trick the user into opening the link on their phone.
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How New Bot Detection Tools are Using Behavior Analysis to Target Scammers

How New Bot Detection Tools are Using Behavior Analysis to Target Scammers

Apr 3, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Not all bots are built equal. Your online life largely relies on friendly, harmless bots that, for example, help power search engines, run social platforms, monitor sites, and much more. However, there are also bad bots out there, built specifically to cause damage and chaos. These online pests include credential stuffing bots designed to take over your user accounts, scraper bots attempting to steal your publicly available information, and scalping bots trying to grab your inventory for resale. It really is a jungle out there.
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Cyberfraud on the rise: technology as a shield for businesses

Apr 1, 2025 By Joe Kitos In INETCO
In a world of constant threats, real-time detection and prevention make all the difference. Imagine starting your day with the news that millions of your bank’s customers have fallen victim to a cyberattack. This became a reality last year when cybercriminals claimed to have gained access to Santander Bank’s data, demanding millions of dollars in ransom. While the bank did not confirm the exact details, it admitted to a data breach.
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