Fraud prevention stories - Page 6
Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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mdm
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phishing
PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
Infobip named top RCS for Business vendor by Juniper
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Infobip tops Juniper RCS for Business 2026 leaderboard, hailed as leading Established Leader on reach, innovation and operator ties.
Why more SaaS vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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crm
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data protection
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data analytics
SaaS vendors are baking real-time data quality checks into core products to cut waste, curb fraud, and turn cleaner data into trust.
3DiVi sets four-layer defence for face authentication
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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surveillance
3DiVi unveils four-layer defence model to harden face authentication against deepfakes and spoofing as remote ID checks surge globally.
Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
Gr4vy adds Sardine tools to unify fraud & payments
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
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cx
Gr4vy integrates Sardine fraud and AML tools into its payments orchestration platform, offering merchants unified risk and routing in one layer.
Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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digital transformation
Veriff taps Data Zoo's global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
Sabre, PayPal & Mindtrip unveil AI travel assistant
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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encryption
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crypto
Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip are teaming up on an AI travel assistant that lets users discover, book and pay for trips in one chat-based flow.
HBX & Dida sign seven-year AI-led travel partnership
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
HBX Group seals a seven-year AI-driven travel partnership with Dida, becoming preferred global supply partner for its Asia-focused platform.
AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
Cloaking dominates PropellerAds' 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.
5 Signs it's time to automate your back office AP processes
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Stuck in slow, manual AP? Here are five clear signs it is time to automate your back office and unlock a leaner, smarter finance team.
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
Emburse unveils AI tool to tighten expense controls
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Emburse launches AI-powered Assurance tool to spot expense errors and fraud earlier, easing audit workloads and speeding reimbursements.
Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.
FDATA appoints Kat Cloud to strengthen open finance security
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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physical security
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iam
FDATA names Sumsub policy lead Kat Cloud to its board, signalling a sharper focus on identity, fraud and security in North American open finance.
Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.