Fraudsters now operate across various frequencies: rapid-fire bot and scaled attacks that overwhelm defenses and deliberate, low-and-slow tactics that evade detection controls. Sophisticated attackers have more tools and sophistication at their disposal – they combine automation with manual techniques, creating hybrid attacks that exploit the gaps between stand alone security and fraud prevention tools. A … Continued
The New Fraud Frontier: How AI Agents Are Rewriting the Rules Pop quiz: What percentage of your traffic is from agentic AI? If you answered “I don’t know,” you are not alone – and you’re sitting on a major blind spot that’s both a risk and an opportunity. Even though agentic AI traffic today is … Continued
Every day, online merchants lose thousands of dollars to a growing challenge: chargeback abuse. What started as consumer protection has become a favorite tactic for fraudsters. The numbers are stark: each chargeback costs merchants nearly $200 in combined expenses, according to a report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. That adds up to billions in lost merchandise, … Continued
As cybercriminals continue to raise the bar in terms of the sophistication of their attacks, as well as forging an easier path to conduct these attacks, the key to weathering this growing storm of cyber threats lies in the detection further up the cyber kill chain. The sooner the detection, the higher the chances your … Continued
The FBI recently released its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing its 2023 fraud analysis. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which gives the public a direct way to report crime to the FBI, received a record number of complaints last year: There was an almost 10% increase in complaints received compared with the prior year, … Continued
Telecom fraud is becoming a growing concern as is a complex issue that impacts telecom companies and their customers worldwide. Understanding telecom fraud trends is crucial for businesses to protect themselves and their customers from revenue loss, service disruption, and reputational damage. Looking to understand the true cost of cyberattacks? Read our ebook, CISO’s Guide: … Continued
Fraud is a pervasive threat to any organization’s viability and sustainability, with fraudsters continually seeking innovative ways to deceive and steal from businesses. To protect themselves and their customers, it’s critical for businesses today to have a comprehensive fraud risk management plan that identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with nefarious cyber activities. Whether you’re … Continued
Web scraping refers to bots using web scraping tools to quickly extract data at scale from websites and applications. Automated scraping allows attackers to make money by selling this data to third parties or exploiting it themselves for criminal activities such as fake new account registration, account takeover, fake listings and reviews, inventory hoarding, and … Continued
Threat actors are always looking for new ways to deceive businesses and individuals. They’re constantly evolving their tactics to stay ahead of the game, meaning it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest fraud trends. Stay informed and stay ahead of the game with our comprehensive guide to the latest fraud trends. Looking to stay … Continued
Fraud is a major concern for businesses of all sizes and industries. With the increasing reliance on technology, it has become easier for cybercriminals to target companies and individuals online. This is why it has become imperative for businesses to understand the different types of fraud and the strategies that can be used to prevent … Continued
