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2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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email security
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supply chain
Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.
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Protecting organisations against internal fraud

Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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sap
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fraud
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sap concur
Most companies tend to take a basic approach that focuses on numbers and compliance, without much room for grey areas or negotiation.
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Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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email security
Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
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Four major business risks you should watch out for

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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risk & compliance
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sap
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fraud
Internal and external risks accompany the digitisation of businesses, with fraud being a major concern for companies, says SAP Concur.
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Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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email security
Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.
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'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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fintech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it's okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.
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Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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opinion
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fraud
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awareness
From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.
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Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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fraud
IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.
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Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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university of waikato
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fraud
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vigilance
The University of Waikato and Vigilance are partnering to create a fraud detection tool that can spot data anomalies more accurately.
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Online fraud prevention firm eyes APAC, EMEA markets

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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email security
Emailage delivers online fraud mitigation and email risk assessment technologies and says eCommerce fraud is a growing problem around the world.
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Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.
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$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents

Wed, 30th May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.
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Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015

Thu, 24th May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.
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Email fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Email fraud attacks surged 55% last quarter as criminals focus on targeted strikes, with real estate firms among the hardest hit, reports Proofpoint.
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Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud

Mon, 21st May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Ecommerce is thriving in the Asia Pacific region, but 18% of consumers remain vulnerable to fraud, according to Experian's 2018 report.
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Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention

Fri, 11th May 2018
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iot security
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forescout technologies
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swift
Businesses that use the SWIFT network must comply with SWIFT's Customer Security Programme (CSP) or face the risk of attacks.
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Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms

Sun, 6th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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instagram
Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.
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Cybercriminals taking over email accounts and scamming contacts

Fri, 4th May 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
A new study from Barracuda has revealed an increasingly popular method of cybercrime - steal email credentials then steal money from colleagues.
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AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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uc
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martech
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email security
Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.
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59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.