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Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Gen Z click on phishing links nearly three times more than Baby Boomers, despite heavier use of multi-factor authentication, Yubico finds.
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Sumsub unveils AI tool tying agents to human users

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Sumsub launches AI Agent Verification to link automated activity to verified humans, tackling rising AI-driven fraud without blocking bots.
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ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ITSEC Asia boss Patrick Dannacher wins APAC CEO of the Year for steering an AI-led cyber platform shift and regional security expansion.
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AI deepfakes force firms to rethink trust & security

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI deepfakes are eroding faith in biometrics and executive identities, forcing companies to rebuild trust in how they verify people and payments.
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Wibmo ranks 41st in 2025 Chartis retail analytics list

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wibmo takes 41st spot in Chartis 2025 Retail Banking Analytics 50, highlighting its growing role in payments security and AI-driven decisioning.
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McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
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SEON & Domaine partner to bolster Shopify fraud defence

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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SEON and Domaine partner to embed AI-driven fraud prevention into Shopify migrations, aiming to secure merchants without hindering conversions.
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Delivery Hero cuts rider escalations with Twilio voice

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Delivery Hero uses Twilio automated voice calls to cut rider contact by 25%, slash escalations over 60% and lift last-mile answer rates.
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The impact of email verification on eCommerce success

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.
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Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
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Rakuten drops Honey extension amid affiliate fraud row

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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PayPal-owned Honey is dropped by Rakuten's ad network, cutting it off from 2,000 merchants amid claims of affiliate fraud and link theft.
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Ping Identity unveils Universal Services for trust

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Ping Identity has launched Universal Services, a continuous trust layer to combat AI-driven fraud and secure risky interactions beyond login.
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Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
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NORBr links with Ecommpay to speed embedded payments

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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NORBr taps Ecommpay via pre-integration to let platforms activate global acquiring and orchestration in minutes, cutting payment build time.
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Infobip refreshes leadership team with four promotions

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Infobip promotes four long-serving executives to refreshed leadership roles, adding a Chief Innovation Officer and elevating alliances to the Board.
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Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
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isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
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SEON posts rapid growth & raises USD $80m Series C

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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SEON posts over 80% ARR growth, boosts API usage 250% and secures USD $80 million Series C to scale AI-powered fraud and AML platform.
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BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.