Scams stories
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
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gaming
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data protection
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manufacturing
SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.
Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
Yesterday
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data protection
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phishing
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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.
ACI & Kinexys add payee checks to bank payment flows
2 days ago
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fintech
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email security
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risk & compliance
ACI and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan embed account and payee verification into bank payment flows as instant-transfer fraud pressures mount.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul
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fintech
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phishing
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martech
Ecommpay urges eCommerce overhaul as fraud report says current controls miss social engineering, distort competition and leave merchants exposed.
Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust
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data protection
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email security
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iam
Kijiji teams up with Interac to let users verify identities before trades, messaging and pickups as Canada's classifieds site lifts safeguards.
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
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data analytics
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crypto
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fintech
World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.
AI-fuelled crime drives illicit funds to $4.4 trillion
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email security
AI-fuelled scams help push illicit finance to an estimated USD $4.4 trillion in 2025, with fraud losses hitting USD $579.4 billion.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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email security
SAS predicts agentic AI will run core banking by 2026, reshaping trust, fraud defences, climate risk and quantum-powered decision making.
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.
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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vpns
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encryption
Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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.
Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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email security
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ai
Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
Canada launches anti-fraud strategy & Financial Crimes Agency
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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email security
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scams
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money laundering
Canada unveils its first National Anti-Fraud Strategy and a Financial Crimes Agency to tackle rising fraud losses, which hit CAD $643 million in 2024.
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.
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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malware
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mfa
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crypto
Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.