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UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
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UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
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Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.
Google blocks 5.1 billion ads & boosts AI ad safeguards
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Google blocked over 5.1bn ads and suspended 39.2m accounts in 2024, using AI advancements to combat ad scams and protect consumers.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
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Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
Revolut report highlights surge in Telegram, WhatsApp scams
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Revolut's latest report reveals Meta platforms are the primary source of scams affecting consumers, with reported cases rising significantly in Australia and globally.
Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million
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Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.
Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.
Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.
Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.
UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.
United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.