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Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Endpoint Protection

Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Ransomware

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots
Marketing Technologies

Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Application Security

Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain

New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals
Data Protection

Finance sector tops 2023 data breach list, Kroll report reveals

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

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AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams
Physical Security

AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams

AI-powered cybercrime has surged in the UK, with new scams causing losses of nearly GBP £100 million amid deepfake and phishing attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar

Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise
Fintech

UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise

FICO's UK report warns of rising first-party fraud amid financial strain, as average credit card balances grow and missed payments increase year-on-year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud
Credit card fraud

UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud

Reports indicate a staggering 63% rise in the misuse of savings accounts for fraud in the UK last year, outpacing a 12% increase in current accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
Malware

Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)

As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Zeller unveils Terminal 2, revolutionising Australia's POS sector
Customer Experience

Zeller unveils Terminal 2, revolutionising Australia's POS sector

Zeller's new Terminal 2 promises to revolutionise Australia's point-of-sale market with its all-in-one payments and POS solution, priced at AUD $199.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch
Software-as-a-Service

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch

ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse
Customer Experience

UK report: alarming rise in online return fraud & abuse

UK shoppers cause rise in return fraud: 38% admit to fraudulent behaviour in the past year, reveals Loop report, putting retailers under strain.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024