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How New Bot Detection Tools are Using Behavior Analysis to Target Scammers

Not all bots are built equal. Your online life largely relies on friendly, harmless bots that, for example, help power search engines, run social platforms, monitor sites, and much more. However, there are also bad bots out there, built specifically to cause damage and chaos. These online pests include credential stuffing bots designed to take over your user accounts, scraper bots attempting to steal your publicly available information, and scalping bots trying to grab your inventory for resale. It really is a jungle out there.

Cyberfraud on the rise: technology as a shield for businesses

In a world of constant threats, real-time detection and prevention make all the difference. Imagine starting your day with the news that millions of your bank’s customers have fallen victim to a cyberattack. This became a reality last year when cybercriminals claimed to have gained access to Santander Bank’s data, demanding millions of dollars in ransom. While the bank did not confirm the exact details, it admitted to a data breach.

EP 4 - AI-Powered Fraud: Redefining the Identity Threat Landscape

Imagine receiving an urgent email from your bank that looks perfectly legitimate. It warns you of a suspicious transaction and prompts you to verify your identity. You hesitate but click, and suddenly, your credentials are compromised. This scenario, crafted by AI-powered fraud-as-a-service, is happening now.

Protect Your Business From Modern Day Fraud Threats

Fraud has been something that has been around since ancient Greece when a sea merchant tried to swizzle insurers by capsizing his ship but keeping its goods. In its simplest form, fraud is a crime in which some kind of deception is used for financial or personal gain.

How Business Intelligence Enables Security in Startup Growth

Startups operate in a high-risk environment where security threats, financial vulnerabilities, and operational inefficiencies can severely impact growth. Without a solid foundation of data-driven decision-making, you expose your business to unnecessary risks. Business intelligence (BI) serves as a critical tool in strengthening security, enabling you to make informed decisions, prevent cyber threats, and maintain regulatory compliance.

You're Not My Supervisor! Researching My Own New Starter Scam

Earlier this year I joined the team at CultureAI, and like many, I shared the news on LinkedIn. Within weeks, I found myself at the receiving end of multiple phishing emails impersonating our CEO designed to exploit new employees. But rather than ignoring them, I thought it could be fun to play along, see where the rabbit hole led, and deep dive into the world of BCE and Gift Card scams.

The InfoSec Guide to Third-Party Fraud and Its Prevention Methods

Fraud is built on deception, and third-party fraud is no exception. In this type of fraud, attackers use stolen or synthetic identities to impersonate legitimate customers and gain unauthorized access to accounts, services, or funds. By exploiting the trust between businesses and their customers, fraudsters bypass traditional security measures, making third-party fraud a growing threat in an era of automated attacks and large-scale data breaches.

What is vendor fraud and how to protect your business from vendor fraud

Vendor fraud is a type of financial abuse that occurs when fraudsters pose as legitimate businesses to trick companies and individuals into paying for services they’ll never receive. These schemes exploit organizations, putting their victims at risk for financial and reputational losses. Moreover, the occurrence of vendor fraud has been rising in the last few years.

Enterprise Fraud Management (EFM): The Essential Guide

Fraud has moved from an IT issue to a boardroom topic across industries. The more complex the fraud, the bigger the financial, brand, and customer risk. E-commerce fraud, for example, is expected to cost from $44.3 billion in 2024 (when it was last reported) to $107 billion in 2029, a 141% increase. And that’s just one industry. When the stakes are this high, you can’t blindly chase threats.

Ultimate Guide: Leveraging Intelligence to Prevent Card Fraud

Card fraud is evolving—fast. With unauthorised payment card fraud surpassing £275 million in the first half of 2024, businesses face increasing financial and reputational risks. Fraudsters steal physical cards, breach databases, and exploit digital channels, making fraud a low-risk, high-reward crime. The consequences? Lost revenue, customer trust, and compliance fines, with the average UK data breach now costing £3.5 million.