Fraud stories - Page 2
APAC banks struggle with manual compliance amid AI push
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
APAC banks face heavy manual compliance workloads as poor data quality and legacy systems stall AI adoption, survey respondents warn.
Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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phishing
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physical security
Nearly half of New Zealand's online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.
Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.
AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.
Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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email security
Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.
Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.
Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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martech
Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.
'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.
Agentic AI set to turbocharge cybercrime automation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Agentic AI networks could let cybercriminals automate attacks at relentless scale, forcing security teams into a new AI-driven arms race.
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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ai
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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vpns
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mfa
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crypto
eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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facebook
Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.
AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.
AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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e-commerce
A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.
Global scam attempts jump 65% as banks tackle new fraud risks
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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email security
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risk & compliance
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social media
Global scam attempts have surged 65% over the past year, with smishing rising tenfold as banks worldwide battle increasing fraud risks.