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Fraud is the deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. In the realm of information security, fraud involves manipulating digital systems or data, or exploiting weaknesses in cybersecurity measures, to carry out dishonest acts. These can include activities such as identity theft, phishing scams, credit card fraud, and various types of financial manipulation aimed at stealing money, information, or both.
Fraud thrives in the digital age due to the vast amount of personal and financial data available online. Cybercriminals employ sophisticated techniques to access sensitive information, often breaching security protocols and exploiting human vulnerabilities through social engineering. Information security measures are crucial in detecting, preventing, and responding to fraudulent activities to protect individuals and organizations from financial and reputational harm.
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The FBI is warning of fake websites impersonating FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, to steal personal and financial information, sell fake tickets and hospitality packages, and push other fraud related to the event. [...]
Fraudsters Tokenize Stolen Cards Into Attacker WalletsGoogle Threat Intelligence Group warned that Chinese-language phishing-as-a-service platforms are using AI, encrypted messaging and real-time OTP interception to bypass multifactor authentication and provision stolen payment cards into attacker-controlled digital wallets worldwide.
Two former executives of a call-tracking and analytics company pleaded guilty to concealing a years-long tech support fraud scheme that victimized individuals worldwide. [...]
Fraud losses don't stop at chargebacks. False declines, account takeovers, and abuse also damage revenue and trust. IPQS breaks down why fraud teams need broader visibility into risk and customer impact. [...]
Total figure for fraudulent transactions Apple has blocked since 2020 now stands at over $11bn
New White EOs Tighten Know Your Customer Rules While Easing Fintech OversightBoth the White House's recent executive orders deal with the financial services industry and discuss the importance of integrity and innovation in combatting fraud. But read them together and another picture emerges that could confuse seasoned fraud and compliance practitioners.
Apple revealed that it blocked over $11 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions over the last six years, more than $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent App Store transactions in 2025 alone. [...]
A solo Russian-speaking threat actor ran a 5-year Telegram channel and, starting September 2025, used AI to automate its content, credential theft, and a cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting American audiences.
Instant Payments Push Outpaces Regional Cross-Border Fraud DefensesCross-border payments across Southeast Asia are about to get significantly faster. The region is months away from launching the most ambitious cross-border payments network in its history - Project Nexus. But cross-border fraud response is still lagging.
The disguised apps use WebView automation, JavaScript injection, and OTP interception to avoid detection and complete fraudulent subscriptions.
Researchers Identify 455 Malicious Apps Tied to Global Malvertising CampaignCybercriminals used malicious Android apps to funnel unwitting users to an ad fraud scam that generated up to 659 million daily bid requests, reports Human Security. The scam has spanned 455 malicious Android apps and is linked to 183 threat actor-owned command-and-control domains.
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new ad fraud and malvertising operation dubbed Trapdoor targeting Android device users
In this blog entry, researchers from the TrendAI™ MDR team discuss how they mapped the full end-to-end operation of SHADOW-WATER-063’s Banana RAT banking malware by analyzing server-side artifacts and victim-side data.
Ransomware Payouts, AI-Driven Threats and Reshaping Payment FraudIn this week's panel, four ISMG editors discussed a ransomware case that once again raises questions about paying extortionists, why security leaders fear AI is accelerating attacks faster than humans can respond and how the rise of instant payments is reshaping fraud programs at banks.
As Regulators Tighten Liability Rules, Banks Face Pressure to Justify Fraud LossesSo far, banks have managed to strike a balance between fraud prevention and customer convenience, often accepting a certain level of loss rather than introducing controls that could slow payments, increase false declines or drive customers to competitors.
As fake identity fraud is projected to cause $40 billion in losses next year, leaders must abandon static security in favor of rapid-iteration, AI-enabled defenses that adapt in days, not months. The post Weaponized AI: The new frontier of fraud and identity spoofing appeared first on CyberScoop.
Signal has introduced new in-app confirmations and warning messages as additional safeguards against phishing and social engineering attempts that could lead to various forms of fraud. [...]
Coerced Labor in Scam Compounds Is Reshaping How Enterprises Face Fraud RisksFraud operations in Southeast Asia increasingly rely on trafficked workers forced into scams. This reality challenges assumptions about threat actor behavior, complicates attribution and negotiation, and demands that enterprises rethink fraud prevention and disruption strategies.
Fraudsters aren't hacking credit unions, they are exploiting normal business processes. Flare reveals how structured loan fraud methods use stolen identities to pass verification and secure funds. [...]
A coordinated international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities has arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes targeting Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses