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The Fight Against DeepFake Fraud
Cybercrime has been on the rise for a while, and we like to think we’re wise to the fraudsters’ tactics, right? But as technology advances, so too does the potential for fraud. The rise of AI-powered criminals has significant implications for cybersecurity. While AI can strengthen our defenses, it also gives cybercriminals...
Investment, Acquisitions & IPO’s – Q1 2024
The first quarter has concluded! Now, it's time for our quarterly investment update. Delve into the latest funding rounds and acquisitions in the realm of fraud and risk mitigation! Funding Napier Napier AI, a UK-based RegTech company specializing in AI-driven financial crime and regulation technology compliance solutions, has secured a £45 million...
Tackling the Dangerous Email Domain Dilemma
The rise of dangerous and high-risk domains has been significantly altering our online world. To the tune of 100,000 or so per day. And when most of these domains are seen for but a few weeks before vanishing into the ether, timing is of the essence. Disposable email addresses, hide-my-email, email aliases,...
FACT, FICTION, OR FEARMONGERING?
We spent the last year looking at hundreds of discussions about AI crime in all its forms, including hacker forums on the dark web, to try to figure out which crimes are real and which are fantasy, and which could possibly be in the future versus those that are here now. And...
Finding the Right Chargeback Solution
Chargebacks are one of the most persistent challenges for merchants, especially those in e-commerce. Mishandled, they can become a significant source of frustration and financial loss. With this in mind, many companies look to external vendors for solutions to their chargeback problems. However, not all providers are created equal, making the choice...
Cracking the Fraud ROI Maturity Curve: The Path to Sustainable Growth
Successful fraud prevention programs look different at every company. But there are certain markers of efficacy and maturity you can measure as you move up the ROI curve. Most companies see fraud prevention as an operational expense, which makes proving ROI at every stage of your fraud program’s growth essential. I'll break...
How to Succeed at Chargeback Recovery
Chargebacks can be a harsh reality for merchants, whether they stem from fraud, merchant error, or, in many cases, false claims. While the former two may serve as valuable learning experiences, false claims challenge the very fabric of the chargeback process. In these instances, merchants have the potential for recovery, provided they...
Phishing Attacks in B2B: Recognizing Deceptive Tactics
In the dynamic realm of B2B (Business-to-Business) interactions, phishing attacks are a serious and constant threat. They’re becoming more sophisticated and frequent and affect not only businesses but also individuals (clients). According to recent statistics, cybercriminals send around 3.4 billion phishing emails every day. Additionally, 83% of all companies across the globe...
Investment, Acquisitions & IPOs – Q4 2023
Q4 is a wrap! It's time for our quarterly investment update. Dive in to discover the latest funding and acquisitions in the fraud/risk space! Funding Biocatch BioCatch, a leader in software development for bank fraud and money laundering prevention, achieved unicorn status amidst the Hamas-Israel conflict with a new secondary deal. The...
Chargebacks in 2023: 4 Key Takeaways
Mitigating chargebacks is a complex task. Consumers file a dispute for a myriad of reasons, and that array of possible behaviors makes the prevention and refutation of chargebacks a challenge. To that end, efforts to define current trends and defense strategies can benefit the entire industry as it tackles an evolving and...