Online fraud stories
Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
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physical security
Norton warns travellers that scammers are using real hotel reservation data to send convincing payment demands through trusted apps and emails.
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
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data protection
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digital transformation
Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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phishing
VIPRE says cyber criminals are increasingly abusing trusted services like Cloudflare, Microsoft and TestFlight to dodge email security filters.
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
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malware
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endpoint protection
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Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
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gaming
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data protection
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mfa
Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
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firewalls
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data protection
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hyperscale
Google Cloud expands AI security with new agents, Wiz integrations and fraud defences as it targets faster, more automated cyber attacks.
Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
Tuned Global rolls out Service Manipulation Detection for streaming clients as labels demand tougher controls on fake plays and royalty fraud.
Temu joins anti-counterfeiting coalition to boost IP enforcement
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physical security
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e-commerce
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Temu deepens brand-protection push with coalition tie-up as it expands automated checks, faster takedowns and direct links with rights holders.
Rue Gilt Groupe plugs Riskified into Zendesk to curb fraud
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crm
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data analytics
Rue Gilt Groupe brings Riskified identity scoring into Zendesk as retailers race to stop refund abuse without slowing customer service.
Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud
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saas
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application security
Appdome widens its IDAnchor platform with server-side Risk Intelligence APIs, giving fraud teams verified mobile signals, threat history and AI-ready scores.
Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks
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social media
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online safety
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online fraud
Ticombo urges Canadian football fans to steer clear of unverified World Cup ticket sellers as resale prices climb above CAD $600.
Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust
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data protection
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email security
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Kijiji teams up with Interac to let users verify identities before trades, messaging and pickups as Canada's classifieds site lifts safeguards.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
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data protection
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iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns
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martech
Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains
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martech
Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.
OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
OXIL unveils a safeguarding-based blueprint to fight online scams, shifting responsibility from individuals to coordinated organisational action.
Netcraft tool targets malicious domains before attacks
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Netcraft unveils Preemptive Domain Disruption to knock out attacker domains in their dormant phase before phishing and BEC scams launch.
Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension
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mfa
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crypto
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phishing
Okta and partners pull rogue ShieldGuard Chrome extension that stole crypto wallet data and bypassed browser defences via custom code.