AI Agents ‘will increasingly exploit weak authentication’
Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means including data breaches, phishing, social engineering and malware. That’s according to Jeremy D’Hoinne, VP Analyst at Gartner, who said: “Attackers then leverage bots to automate a barrage of login attempts across a variety […]
Delegate registration ongoing for the Fraud Prevention Summit – November 2025
Have you registered for the next Fraud Prevention Summit? It’s taking place on November 10th 2025 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Your complimentary guest pass includes: – An itinerary, designed by you, of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at the industry seminar sessions – Lunch and refreshments throughout – Networking breaks to […]
April is Financial Crime Month on Fraud Prevention Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in April we’ll be focusing on Financial Crime Solutions. 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 Financial Crime Solutions and […]
RISK PREVENTION & COMPLIANCE MONTH: Managing cross-border e-commerce
As UK retailers expand into international markets, cross-border e-commerce presents exciting opportunities for growth. However, fraud risks and compliance challenges remain significant hurdles. Different regulations, payment preferences, and evolving fraud tactics create complexities that merchants must address to ensure secure, seamless, and compliant global transactions. Retailers need to adopt robust risk management strategies to prevent fraud while complying with international e-commerce regulations. […]
ByBit’s $1.4B wake-up call for Web3 security
On February 21, 2025, Web3 faced its most devastating hack yet – Bybit, a leading exchange, was hacked for $1.4 billion in ETH and staked ETH, sending shockwaves through the digital asset community. This unprecedented breach exposed a persistent truth: centralized exchanges (CEXs) are the Achilles’ heel in Web3 security. The attack reportedly exploited a […]
How does your digital risk strategy stack up?
Compare your own data against Sift benchmarks with FIBR, the first Fraud Industry Benchmarking Resource of its kind delivering crucial fraud insights to businesses across verticals and regions. Staying ahead of emerging fraud patterns is crucial for business success. Find out how your fraud operations stack up against the competition with the FIBR, powered by […]
Fraud Prevention Summit 2025: Everything you need to know!
The next Fraud Prevention Summit is taking place on November 10th 2025 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf – and it’s shaping up to be our biggest event yet. Your complimentary guest pass includes: – An itinerary, designed by you, of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at the industry seminar sessions – Lunch […]
40% of AI data breaches caused by cross-border GenAI miuse by 2027
In excess of 40% of AI-related data breaches will be caused by the improper use of generative AI (GenAI) across borders by 2027, according to new research. Analysis by boffins at Gartners indicates the swift adoption of GenAI technologies by end-users has outpaced the development of data governance and security measures, raising concerns about data localisation due […]
FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH: How to protect payments in omnichannel retail environments
Omnichannel commerce, where customers shift constantly between online, mobile, and in-store shopping, is now the norm. While this unified experience delights consumers, it also creates significant challenges for fraud prevention. Fraudsters exploit gaps across channels, employing increasingly sophisticated tactics that traditional, siloed fraud detection systems struggle to counter. As a result, retailers and brands must adopt integrated, omnichannel […]
The growth market for managed services: opportunity in 2025
Despite the current turbulent economic climate, research firms across the world are forecasting great opportunity for managed services providers. For instance the firm, Horizon Grand View Research, points out that in 2023 the market generated a revenue of USD 17,471.8 million. It forecasts that this figure will reach USD 42,125 million by 2023, and anticipates growth […]
