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New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
EduTech

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security
Blockchain

Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security

Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

Global Stories

Fraud stories

Mobile fraud on the rise as online transactions increase
Cyber Criminal

Mobile fraud on the rise as online transactions increase

Mobile traffic has accounted for 75% of all traffic, a four-year increase, according to the latest Cybercrime Report by LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022
Significant shift to mobile fraud - LexisNexis Risk Solutions report
Cybersecurity

Significant shift to mobile fraud - LexisNexis Risk Solutions report

There has been a significant shift to mobile fraud over the last four years, with mobile traffic representing 75% of all traffic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Dark Net

Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet

Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first
Crypto

When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first

One in four businesses plan to accept cryptocurrency in 2022, but it comes with risks. Sift offers solutions to ensure secure transactions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy
Fintech

Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy

Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Mobile payments are booming and fraudsters have noticed
Marketing Technologies

Mobile payments are booming and fraudsters have noticed

Mobile payment fraud is on the rise as fraudsters target mobile customers. Advanced fraud solutions can help prevent these attacks.

By Hubert Rachwalski • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022
The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren't getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better
Fintech

The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren't getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better

Fintech fraud is on the rise, exacerbated by the global pandemic. Traditional fraud prevention methods are no longer effective.

By Contributor • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Not enough businesses have authentication protection - Microsoft
Passwordless

Not enough businesses have authentication protection - Microsoft

When it comes to our world online, protecting and defending our most valuable digital asset - our identity - is vital.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud
Cybersecurity

Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud

Allure Security has raised a $6.8 million seed round as the company progresses in a $76 billion battle against digital fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Crypto

The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.

By Sara Barker • 12 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people
DevOps

To click or not to click: What F-Secure learned from phishing 80,000 people

According to a new study from F-Secure, phishing emails mimicking HR announcements or asking for assistance with invoicing get the most clicks from recipients.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021
Software-as-a-Service

6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021

SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022
How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Software-as-a-Service

How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas

Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities
Fraud

Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities

Forter launches Trusted Identities to simplify online account authentication and protect against fraudsters. (109 characters).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud stories

Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
EduTech

Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions

Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022