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The Different Types of Credit Card Fraud and How to Protect Yourself
Credit card fraud is evolving in the digital age. With more protection from potential scams, it might seem like the fraudsters' days are numbered. However, so much of life and business is now carried out online that criminals have unprecedented levels of opportunity...
The Future of Fraud Detection: Emerging Technologies to Watch
The future of fraud detection holds immense promise as emerging technologies advance rapidly. With the ever-evolving sophistication of fraudulent activities, businesses and organisations constantly seek innovative solutions to protect themselves and their customers....
The Dark Side of Social Media: How Fraudsters Use Social Media to Target Victims
In the digital age, social media platforms have become a means of connection and self-expression and a fertile ground for fraudulent activities. Fraudsters have mastered exploiting these platforms, using them as powerful tools for carrying out various scams and...
Why Multi-Factor Authentication is More Important Than Ever
In the modern digital era, security holds greater significance than ever before. As many of our personal and work activities occur online, it becomes imperative to establish robust safeguards to shield against cyber threats. Unfortunately, a username and password...
The Human Element: Social Engineering Tactics Used by Fraudsters and How to Avoid Them
In cybersecurity, no matter the strength of your passwords or security measures, hackers and scammers are aware of a persistent vulnerability: you. Social engineering attacks exploit this "human loophole" to bypass cybersecurity defences. Rather than directly hacking...
The Pros and Cons of Biometric Authentication for Fraud Prevention
With the rapid advancements in AI and its application in security measures, it was only a matter of time before the public and private sectors got behind biometric authentication for fraud prevention. What is biometric authentication? Biometric authentication...
The Importance of Employee Education in Preventing Fraud
Educating employees on corporate fraud prevention is paramount, as they are often the first line of defence against fraudulent activities. Employees interact with various aspects of the business daily, making them more likely to encounter potential fraud attempts. By...
The Rise of Counterfeit Goods on the Dark Web: How to Protect Your Brand
The dark web has become a notorious platform for a plethora of illegal activities, and among them, the rise of counterfeit goods has emerged as a significant concern. As a hidden and largely unregulated corner of the internet, the dark web provides an ideal...