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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.
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Adyen partners with Reece to enhance payment systems down under

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Adyen has partnered with Reece to modernise its payment systems across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing customer experiences at 600 outlets.
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Survey: Security outweighs cost in travel payment choices

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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A recent Outpayce study reveals that over 70% of travellers prioritise payment security over discounts, highlighting growing concerns over cyber fraud in travel.
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Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
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LSEG launches fraud solution to combat supplier fraud in APAC

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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The London Stock Exchange Group has introduced its Global Account Verification solution in APAC and EMEA, tackling supplier fraud amid rising payment scams.
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Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A survey by Sumsub reveals that nearly half of British dating app users see deepfakes as heightening risks, particularly affecting women's safety.
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NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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NTT DATA's latest report reveals that 58% of banks globally are fully adopting generative AI, marking a crucial shift towards its integration in banking operations.
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Omri Kletter joins Outpost24 as chief product officer

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Outpost24 has appointed Omri Kletter as Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance its cyber risk management solutions and support growth heading into 2025.
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Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.
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Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
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Entrust launches AI identity tool to tackle USD $112bn fraud

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.
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SUSE unveils edge solutions to boost retail operations

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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SUSE has launched the SUSE Edge Suite and SUSE Edge 3.2, aiming to enhance retail operations through innovative edge computing solutions.
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Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.
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Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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The travel industry is increasingly under siege from malicious bots, which now make up 44.5% of sector traffic, threatening airline revenue and customer security.
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AI poised to transform banking with fraud prevention focus

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Experts predict that 2025 will revolutionise AI in banking, enhancing fraud prevention, risk management, and customer experience, according to SAS.