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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge
Mobile Device Management

UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
Biometrics

BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Malware

Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Endpoint Protection

Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Ransomware

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance

Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots
Marketing Technologies

Travel industry faces rising threat from malicious bots

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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What holiday trading strength means for modern retail cyber readiness
Data Protection

What holiday trading strength means for modern retail cyber readiness

Cyber Weekend spending of AUD $6.8 billion shows retail's strength, but AI-powered scams mean cyber readiness is now a peak-season necessity.

By Brad Perriott • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia
Phishing

Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams
Physical Security

AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams

AI-powered cybercrime has surged in the UK, with new scams causing losses of nearly GBP £100 million amid deepfake and phishing attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar

Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise
Fintech

UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise

FICO's UK report warns of rising first-party fraud amid financial strain, as average credit card balances grow and missed payments increase year-on-year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud
Credit card fraud

UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud

Reports indicate a staggering 63% rise in the misuse of savings accounts for fraud in the UK last year, outpacing a 12% increase in current accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
Malware

Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)

As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Phishing

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Zeller unveils Terminal 2, revolutionising Australia's POS sector
Customer Experience

Zeller unveils Terminal 2, revolutionising Australia's POS sector

Zeller's new Terminal 2 promises to revolutionise Australia's point-of-sale market with its all-in-one payments and POS solution, priced at AUD $199.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024