Online fraud stories
Infoblox widens its cyber security reach with Axur deal, adding AI-powered takedown tools to hunt phishing, impersonation and dark web threats.
ICANN launches 2026 application round for custom internet endings, widening access to multilingual domains and tighter brand control.
Group-IB secures top Gartner ranking as analysts single out its unified platform, dark web monitoring and fraud intelligence for early attack warnings.
DigiCert adds cryptographic verification for AI agents, models and content to its platform, with content authenticity available now and two previews live.
Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.
NCA data shared via Global Signal Exchange helps Google disrupt nearly 50,000 fraud accounts and 5,000 fake websites.
Microsoft says QR code phishing has surged as its systems logged 8.3 billion email threats in Q1, alongside 10.7 million BEC attacks.
Stripe deepens push into AI commerce as Google partnership, agent wallets and token billing aim to reshape online payments.
Outtake launches Recon Agent and an eight-stage AI attack framework, with USD $40 million backing to spot identity threats earlier.
Sumsub launches adaptive deepfake detector that updates within hours, as online learning aims to outpace AI-driven fraud and multi-step attacks.
Experian unveils Agent Trust framework to verify AI agents and consumers in digital purchases, as Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire join rollout.
Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.
Bitdefender flags 79,000 SMS scams using fake toll and fine alerts to hit Australians and New Zealanders with urgent payment demands.
Norton warns travellers that scammers are using real hotel reservation data to send convincing payment demands through trusted apps and emails.
Millions of UK adults still reuse passwords across multiple accounts, leaving firms exposed as attackers exploit weak cyber habits and phishing.
Daon has unveiled an AI-driven workforce identity fraud tool for employers, aimed at spotting fake candidates, deepfakes and account takeover risks.
Singapore consumers are embracing autonomous AI for shopping, banking and services, even as EY finds deep worries over hacking, privacy and accountability.
UK cyber survey criticised as specialists say AI-driven attacks are outpacing business defences, with SMEs still weak on training, backups and response.
Singapore phishing drill sees click rates fall to 7.4% as nearly 140 businesses show training can curb risky staff responses.
New Zealand's digital progress is stalling as AI reshapes work, cybersecurity risks rise and TUANZ urges bold action to close the innovation gap.
