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Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Unified Communications

Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping
Data Protection

Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping

Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Akamai & Visa join forces to secure AI shopping

Akamai and Visa are teaming up to secure AI shopping agents, blending edge security with payment checks to tackle fraud in agentic commerce.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI 'agentic' tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026
Biometrics

AI 'agentic' tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026

Autonomous 'agentic' AI fraud tools set to intensify cybercrime by 2026, forcing firms to fuse human judgment with smarter machine defences.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
DevOps

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
Biometrics

Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords

Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?
Surveillance

The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?

Biometric technology is experiencing exponential growth and is predicted to transform the future of authentication.

By Katie Björk and Vito Fabbrizio • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

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How to choose the right identity verification partner in Southeast Asia
Data Protection

How to choose the right identity verification partner in Southeast Asia

Amid an AI-fuelled fraud surge and tightening biometrics rules, Southeast Asia's banks must choose verification partners with strategic care.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules
Endpoint Protection

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026
Biometrics

Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026

AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout
Biometrics

Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout

Companies House's 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK APP fraud refunds reach GBP £112m, but scams still rising
Biometrics

UK APP fraud refunds reach GBP £112m, but scams still rising

UK banks have refunded GBP £112m to victims of APP fraud under new rules, yet scam levels continue to rise, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
Surveillance

NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector
Biometrics

Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector

Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
BioCatch launches Scams360 to cut £450 million UK scam losses
Biometrics

BioCatch launches Scams360 to cut £450 million UK scam losses

BioCatch has launched Scams360 to help UK banks cut social engineering scam losses, which reached £450 million in 2024, using advanced behavioural biometrics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer
Biometrics

Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
The intersection of browser security and AI: how enterprises are navigating the double-edged sword
Biometrics

The intersection of browser security and AI: how enterprises are navigating the double-edged sword

As enterprises navigate evolving cyber threats, the dual role of AI in enhancing and combating browser-based attacks presents both challenges and opportunities.

By Sakshi Udeshi • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK banking fraud predicted to exceed GBP $38 million by 2029
Biometrics

UK banking fraud predicted to exceed GBP $38 million by 2029

Fraudulent banking transactions in the UK could hit GBP $38 million over the next five years, warns Juniper Research, as the country battles a 111% surge in financial crime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024