Online fraud stories - Page 3
Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
3DiVi sets four-layer defence for face authentication
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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surveillance
3DiVi unveils four-layer defence model to harden face authentication against deepfakes and spoofing as remote ID checks surge globally.
AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mdm
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edge computing
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phishing
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.
AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.
Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
AI supercharges industrial-scale online romance scams
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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fintech
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physical security
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open source
AI-powered fraud rings industrialise online romance scams, fuelling USD $5.7 billion in losses and ushering in a 'dark age' for victims.
How to stop disposable emails damaging your business
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Disposable emails are quietly wrecking sender reputation, analytics and security. Here's how to block them without losing real users.
Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
Dark web 'fraud superstores' expand slick services but LexisNexis research finds AI liveness and deepfake checks still foil many scams.
Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
Record rise in digital squatting fuels phishing wave
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Record digital squatting surge sees 6,200 disputes in 2025, as lookalike domains drive costly phishing, malware and payment fraud.
cside unveils toolkit to spot AI agents in browsers
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
cside launches browser-based AI Agent Detection toolkit, helping businesses spot agentic traffic and tailor site experiences in real time.
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
SEON launches global partner programme to embed its AI-powered fraud and AML tools deeper into platforms as online scams surge worldwide.
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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semiconductors
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mdm
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.