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Online Gaming Platform Steam Tops List of Most Imitated Brands For the First Time

Apr 7, 2025 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Steam was the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Guardio. The researchers note that the gaming platform’s surge to the top comes as “a bit of a shock.” “Historically, the spot has been dominated by the usual suspects - big tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, or even USPS,” Guardio says. “But this quarter, it’s Steam, and by a significant margin.
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Australia's Crackdown on Customer Fraud Losses: A Wake-Up Call for APAC

Apr 3, 2025 By Julian Agudelo In Memcyco
Let’s be honest – the burden of payment fraud has for years fallen squarely on the shoulders of scammed customers – A.K.A., victims. Reimbursement has largely been tactical; an opt-in gesture of goodwill administered on a case-by-case basis to customers who either make enough noise, or hold accounts banks can’t afford to lose. If you’re familiar with the UK’s APP fraud reimbursement mandate, you’ll know that things are changing in a big way.
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Warning: QR Code Phishing (Quishing) Becoming Increasingly Stealthy

Apr 3, 2025 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Attackers are using new tactics in QR code phishing (quishing) attacks, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. Quishing attacks hide phishing URLs within QR codes, allowing them to more easily evade security filters and trick the user into opening the link on their phone.
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How New Bot Detection Tools are Using Behavior Analysis to Target Scammers

How New Bot Detection Tools are Using Behavior Analysis to Target Scammers

Apr 3, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Not all bots are built equal. Your online life largely relies on friendly, harmless bots that, for example, help power search engines, run social platforms, monitor sites, and much more. However, there are also bad bots out there, built specifically to cause damage and chaos. These online pests include credential stuffing bots designed to take over your user accounts, scraper bots attempting to steal your publicly available information, and scalping bots trying to grab your inventory for resale. It really is a jungle out there.
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Cyberfraud on the rise: technology as a shield for businesses

Apr 1, 2025 By Joe Kitos In INETCO
In a world of constant threats, real-time detection and prevention make all the difference. Imagine starting your day with the news that millions of your bank’s customers have fallen victim to a cyberattack. This became a reality last year when cybercriminals claimed to have gained access to Santander Bank’s data, demanding millions of dollars in ransom. While the bank did not confirm the exact details, it admitted to a data breach.
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EP 4 - AI-Powered Fraud: Redefining the Identity Threat Landscape

Mar 28, 2025 By CyberArk In CyberArk
Imagine receiving an urgent email from your bank that looks perfectly legitimate. It warns you of a suspicious transaction and prompts you to verify your identity. You hesitate but click, and suddenly, your credentials are compromised. This scenario, crafted by AI-powered fraud-as-a-service, is happening now.
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Protect Your Business From Modern Day Fraud Threats

Mar 28, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Fraud has been something that has been around since ancient Greece when a sea merchant tried to swizzle insurers by capsizing his ship but keeping its goods. In its simplest form, fraud is a crime in which some kind of deception is used for financial or personal gain.
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How Business Intelligence Enables Security in Startup Growth

Mar 28, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Startups operate in a high-risk environment where security threats, financial vulnerabilities, and operational inefficiencies can severely impact growth. Without a solid foundation of data-driven decision-making, you expose your business to unnecessary risks. Business intelligence (BI) serves as a critical tool in strengthening security, enabling you to make informed decisions, prevent cyber threats, and maintain regulatory compliance.
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You're Not My Supervisor! Researching My Own New Starter Scam

Mar 27, 2025 By Oliver Simonnet In CultureAI
Earlier this year I joined the team at CultureAI, and like many, I shared the news on LinkedIn. Within weeks, I found myself at the receiving end of multiple phishing emails impersonating our CEO designed to exploit new employees. But rather than ignoring them, I thought it could be fun to play along, see where the rabbit hole led, and deep dive into the world of BCE and Gift Card scams.
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The InfoSec Guide to Third-Party Fraud and Its Prevention Methods

Mar 27, 2025 By Eyal Zargari In Memcyco
Fraud is built on deception, and third-party fraud is no exception. In this type of fraud, attackers use stolen or synthetic identities to impersonate legitimate customers and gain unauthorized access to accounts, services, or funds. By exploiting the trust between businesses and their customers, fraudsters bypass traditional security measures, making third-party fraud a growing threat in an era of automated attacks and large-scale data breaches.
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