Credit card fraud stories
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
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New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.
Marqeta adds AI risk score to tackle payment fraud
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Marqeta has embedded an AI-driven risk score into its Real-Time Decisioning tool, aiming to curb payment fraud and reduce false declines.
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
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APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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credit card fraud
The travel industry is increasingly under siege from malicious bots, which now make up 44.5% of sector traffic, threatening airline revenue and customer security.
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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commerce systems
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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.
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.
Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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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.
Combating identity deception with a people-centric approach
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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email security
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credit card fraud
Identity deception and theft have evolved with the rise of digital engagement, creating a need for stronger security measures.
Entrust advances Sigma Instant Issuance Platform for cards
Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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encryption
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Unique light curing module for Entrust Sigma instant issuance systems brings new financial card durability and personalization to card issuers.
Romanian nationals jailed for card skimming
Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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customs
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credit card fraud
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fraud
The equipment was used to obtain credit card details of more than 122 New Zealanders, and to steal approximately $75,380 from many of them.
Natural disasters, card fraud Kiwis' top security concerns
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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Only 22% of Kiwis are concerned about a security breach while working from home, despite increasing cyber attacks.
Cybercrims' web skimming strategies taint web analytics platforms
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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Cybercriminals are using legitimate web analytics platforms like Google Analytics to steal credit card details and personal information.
Card skimming tech seized in Auckland
Mon, 27th Jan 2020
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credit card fraud
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Two people were arrested on charges of importing goods for a dishonest purpose, including skimming devices and a card writing machine.