Online fraud stories
UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Today
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Business Hub warns UK firms to tighten basic cyber defences as government figures show 43% hit by breaches, phishing and ransomware in past year.
Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
Yesterday
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surveillance
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data analytics
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biometrics
UK trails US in deepfake threat ranking as identifAI flags X as main spreader and political manipulation as the top use case.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
Yesterday
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Last week
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uc
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data protection
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iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Cyber crime surges faster than police staffing in England
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Cyber fraud and computer misuse offences in England and Wales have climbed 88% in five years, while specialist police staffing rose just 31%.
IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks
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gaming
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biometrics
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fintech
IDnow and Trustfull team up to add continuous fraud checks beyond onboarding, using behavioural and device signals to spot risk throughout customer journeys.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
Last month
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
Netacea launches Trust Layer for AI agent web traffic
Last month
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Netacea has unveiled Trust Layer, a server-side tool to classify and control surging AI agent and bot traffic before it hits apps.
Gen Z most exposed to UK scam attempts, study finds
Last month
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Gen Z in the UK face the steepest surge in online scam attempts as AI-powered fraud grows more convincing and younger shoppers stay less wary.
Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains
Last month
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.
ComplyCube adds real-time tools to tackle online fraud
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
ComplyCube launches real-time device, phone and email checks to help firms spot online fraud earlier without slowing genuine customers.
OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
OXIL unveils a safeguarding-based blueprint to fight online scams, shifting responsibility from individuals to coordinated organisational action.
Finspector revamps AI to police finfluencer promos
Last month
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Cambridge-based Finspector has rebuilt its AI platform to scan finfluencer videos, images and posts as UK regulators tighten oversight.
Two-thirds of stolen identities reused in repeat fraud
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physical security
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Two-thirds of stolen identities are reused in fresh fraud, with many circulating for months as synthetic “Frankenstein” profiles, research warns.
Netcraft tool targets malicious domains before attacks
Last month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Netcraft unveils Preemptive Domain Disruption to knock out attacker domains in their dormant phase before phishing and BEC scams launch.
Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension
Last month
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mfa
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crypto
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phishing
Okta and partners pull rogue ShieldGuard Chrome extension that stole crypto wallet data and bypassed browser defences via custom code.
XConnect & SONIO team up to fight fraud in fintech
Last month
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gaming
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data protection
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mfa
XConnect links its mobile network fraud signals into SONIO's identity platform to tighten onboarding and compliance for fintech and gambling.
Spoofed AI agents flood websites, straining defences
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digital transformation
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application security
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physical security
Spoofed AI agents are hammering major websites with billions of hidden requests, driving up costs and outpacing current security defences.
Ecommpay scoops dual FSTech Awards for fraud & access
Last month
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Ecommpay clinches Anti-fraud Solution and Financial Inclusion titles at the FSTech Awards 2026, underscoring its payments innovation.