OPINION: Retailers risk eroding consumer trust by rushing into AI integration
New data from Exploding Topics by Semrush reveals the vast majority (78%)of consumers have used AI to shop in the last 6 months, but only 1 in 3 would actually trust AI to spend for them. While AI shopping assistants are already transforming retail – already becoming embedded by corporate giants like Amazon’s ‘Rufus’ and Walmart’s ‘Sparky’ assistants […]
The sixth Identity Management Day highlights the evolving nature of identity
By Sean Deuby, Semperis Principal Technologist The meteoric rise of AI in general and its impact on nonhuman identities (NHIs) has focused attention on identity security as never before. But in the long view, it simply highlights the same issues we have seen in identity management since it was called “identity management.” And discovery has aways been a part […]
The new digital ID trust framework is a valuable tool for fraud fighters
By Jaye Hackett Chief Technology Officer at Vouchsafe Fraud teams have been handed a really vital tool, in the form of the government’s 1.0 release of the new digital verification service trust framework. This document is the rulebook that companies that verify identity, age and address will need to follow. It explains what certified providers must […]
2026 predictions: Evidencing compliance in a data-led regulatory world
If 2024 and 2025 were about interpreting the FCA’s Consumer Duty, 2026 will be about proving it. Political pressure to stimulate growth may continue and talk of “reducing burdens” will persist. But firms should expect the operational reality to move in the opposite direction: more targeted evidence requests, more granular scrutiny and less tolerance for […]
WEBINAR: Unlock your revenue potential – Strategic chargeback management for EMEA payment leaders
Equip yourself with essential tools to safeguard profits from first-party fraud. About this webinar As chargebacks are projected to reach $165 billion by the end of 2024, ecommerce payments professionals are facing an unprecedented challenge—yet most are leaving 40% or more of disputes uncontested, leading to substantial revenue losses. This webinar will dive into the […]
The End of Plausible Deniability: What Directors need to know about the UK’s new fraud law
When the UK’s Failure to Prevent Fraud offence came into force on 1 September 2025, it quietly, but decisively, redrew the boundaries of corporate accountability. Tucked within the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), this law gives prosecutors a powerful new tool to hold companies to account when someone connected to them commits fraud for their benefit. It’s the latest […]
Another year older, but is the cyber security profession any wiser, or better prepared?
By Amanda Finch, CEO of CIISec In a profession moving as quickly as cyber security, another turbulent year should come as no surprise. We’ve seen major breaches, such as Scattered Spider using DragonForce to attack Marks & Spencer and Co-op. Class action lawsuits have been filed and settled, with MGM Resorts’ $45 million payout the most notable. […]
Navigate the New Era of AI-Powered Fraud
Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer just fueling innovation—it’s being weaponized by fraudsters. With scams now faster, more scalable, and harder to detect, both businesses and consumers are feeling the impact. Sift’s Q2 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals how AI is reshaping fraud and digital trust. Scam content blocked by Sift rose 50% year-over-year, and […]
How to prepare your organisation for the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence
The enforcement of the Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) offence is right around the corner. Is your organisation ready? The FTPF offence, introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, will come into force on 1st September 2025. The offence aims to hold large organisations criminally liable if they fail to prevent fraud committed […]
The Invisible Victims of Fraud: Why child identity theft demands an industry-wide response
By David White, Global Head of Product and Data at LSEG Risk Intelligence When we talk about fraud prevention, most conversations centre on adult consumers, corporations, or digital infrastructure. Children are often an afterthought, if not forgotten altogether. Child identity theft is one of the fastest growing and least detected forms of fraud globally. In […]