Why account takeover fraud remains a growing threat – and how to take action
Account takeover (ATO) fraud continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing retailers and e-commerce businesses attending the Fraud Prevention Summit… As consumers increasingly store payment details, loyalty rewards, delivery information and personal data within online accounts, these profiles have become highly attractive targets for cybercriminals. Once compromised, accounts can be used for […]
Industry initiative highlights growing merchant readiness gap in agentic commerce
A new industry resource has been launched to help merchants, payment providers and fraud leaders address emerging trust and risk challenges as AI agents become increasingly involved in online purchasing decisions. Ballerine, an agentic merchant risk and compliance platform, has unveiled Agenticom.org, a research and collaboration hub focused on the rapidly evolving field of agentic […]
AI shopping assistants create new fraud and liability risks for retailers, experts warn
Merchant fraud prevention leaders are being urged to strengthen oversight and governance around AI shopping assistants as concerns grow over unauthorised transactions, liability disputes and consumer trust. New research from Exploding Topics by Semrush found that while 78% of consumers have used AI to support shopping decisions in the past six months, only one in […]
Learn from the best at the Fraud Prevention Summit
The Fraud Prevention Summit is taking place in November, where top speakers such as Glenn Wilkinson, Speaker/Hacker/Founder at Agger Labs, will be sharing his experience and knowledge! 9th November 2026 | Hilton London Canary Wharf Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) Seminar: “Hacking KYC: Fraud on the Frontline” A hacker’s view of how modern fraudsters bypass controls, move stolen money, and […]
MFA MONTH: Multi-factor is a strategic fraud prevention priority – choosing the right partner is vital
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a core component of fraud prevention strategies across e-commerce, financial services and digital commerce environments. However, as fraud tactics evolve and customer expectations around convenience continue to rise, selecting the right MFA solution is becoming increasingly complex for merchants – the Fraud Prevention Summit can help… Organisations are no longer simply […]
AI-driven identity risks create new fraud and security challenges for merchants
The rapid adoption of AI agents across enterprise systems is creating a new layer of identity risk for organisations, raising fresh concerns for merchant fraud and cyber resilience leaders. New global research from identity security specialist Semperis suggests businesses are integrating AI into critical systems faster than they are implementing the controls needed to secure […]
June 2026 is Digital Identity Verification Month on Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in June we’ll be focusing on Digital Identity Verification. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Digital Identity Verification solutions […]
MFA MONTH: Using data to trigger MFA only when it matters in high-risk environments
For marketplaces and high-risk transaction environments, traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) approaches are increasingly under strain. Applying the same level of authentication to every user and transaction can create friction, conversion loss and poor user experience, without necessarily stopping sophisticated fraud. Some fraud prevention teams are turning to risk-based authentication (RBA): using real-time data to determine when MFA […]
Mobile money transactions surpass $2 trillion as adoption accelerates globally
Mobile money has reached a major milestone, with more than $2 trillion in transactions processed globally in 2025, according to the GSMA’s latest State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money. The figure marks a doubling in transaction value since 2021, underlining the rapid expansion of digital financial services worldwide. The growth highlights both the […]
E-commerce fraud shifting to human manipulation as legacy defences fall short
Retail and e-commerce leaders are being warned that fraud is evolving beyond traditional technical attacks, with new research highlighting a growing reliance on human manipulation and a widening gap in how the industry responds. A report from payments platform Ecommpay, Beyond the Black Box, identifies three critical weaknesses in current fraud prevention strategies: market distortion […]