Fraud stories - Page 13
2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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malware
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email security
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supply chain
Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.
Protecting organisations against internal fraud
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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sap
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fraud
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sap concur
Most companies tend to take a basic approach that focuses on numbers and compliance, without much room for grey areas or negotiation.
Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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uc
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endpoint protection
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email security
Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
Four major business risks you should watch out for
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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risk & compliance
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sap
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fraud
Internal and external risks accompany the digitisation of businesses, with fraud being a major concern for companies, says SAP Concur.
Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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email security
Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.
'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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fintech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it's okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.
Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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opinion
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fraud
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awareness
From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.
Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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fraud
IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.
Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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university of waikato
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fraud
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vigilance
The University of Waikato and Vigilance are partnering to create a fraud detection tool that can spot data anomalies more accurately.
Online fraud prevention firm eyes APAC, EMEA markets
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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email security
Emailage delivers online fraud mitigation and email risk assessment technologies and says eCommerce fraud is a growing problem around the world.
Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.
$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents
Wed, 30th May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.
Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015
Thu, 24th May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.
Email fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Email fraud attacks surged 55% last quarter as criminals focus on targeted strikes, with real estate firms among the hardest hit, reports Proofpoint.
Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud
Mon, 21st May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Ecommerce is thriving in the Asia Pacific region, but 18% of consumers remain vulnerable to fraud, according to Experian's 2018 report.
Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention
Fri, 11th May 2018
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iot security
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forescout technologies
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swift
Businesses that use the SWIFT network must comply with SWIFT's Customer Security Programme (CSP) or face the risk of attacks.
Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms
Sun, 6th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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instagram
Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.
Cybercriminals taking over email accounts and scamming contacts
Fri, 4th May 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
A new study from Barracuda has revealed an increasingly popular method of cybercrime - steal email credentials then steal money from colleagues.
AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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uc
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martech
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email security
Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.
59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.