In our fast-paced digital world, particularly within the ever-evolving state of e-Commerce and retail, online interactions have become widespread, creating both opportunities and challenges. Within this dynamic virtual marketplace, a concerning trend has surfaced—the proliferation of fake accounts and associated fake comments and reviews. These deceptive practices not only distort the digital reality that consumers
As we delve deeper into the world of e-Commerce fraud, we are beginning to understand that for most fraudsters, obtaining data is just half the battle. They must be careful not to become too greedy and get carried away, as such mistakes can deprive them of success. As cybersecurity evolves, so do criminals. They are
In the dynamic landscape of online retail, e-Commerce businesses increasingly face sophisticated threats that undermine their profitability and customer trust. Among these threats, promo abuse and chargeback fraud stand out as two prevalent challenges that can have a significant impact on a company’s bottom line. As the volume of online transactions continues to surge, the
SMS forwarding has been available for some time, yet some may only perceive it as a tool used for passing on funny messages While you can still use it for that purpose, the primary use case for SMS forwarding has evolved over the years, transitioning from merely facilitating chain messages to serving as a personal
In today’s digital era, the prevalence of cyber threats is undeniable. One such threat is a SIM swap attack. Also known as SIM splitting, SIM jacking, or SIM hijacking, a SIM swap attack poses significant risks. But what exactly is a SIM swap attack, are you vulnerable to it, and what measures can you take
As of the beginning of 2024, over 5 billion individuals are actively engaged in the online world, reflecting the ongoing growth of the digital population. Sign-ups and sign-ins, likes and comments, online purchases–these trillions of digital interactions that take place every day–all create risk. Online activity opens the door for fraudsters to penetrate networks, compromise
In a recent Solutions Engineering blog, I walked readers through the different types of e-Commerce fraud prevalent today. Now I’d like to delve into the methods utilized by fraudsters to carry out these deceptions. Knowledge is power, and the more we know about each of these techniques, the more we can take action to minimize
The holiday season has long been a time for glad tidings and cheer. Unfortunately, fraud also notoriously skyrockets this time of year, and we see it time and time again where fraudsters capitalize on this increase in online activity Researchers have observed that attempted ransomware attacks are 70% higher in November and December compared to
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of digital fraud looms large over all businesses. It is now essential for organizations to have a purposeful approach to fraud prevention that doesn’t add unnecessary friction for valid customers. It’s about striking the right balance between security and user experience. This blog examines how to use
After a long and hard day at work, like many others, I just want to relax and have a good time in a virtual battleground of my choosing. The issue arises when that rest and relaxation session turns into a perilous panic room due to cheaters and bad actors that flood public lobbies, exploit normal
Year after year, we see the devastating global effects of rapidly increasing account takeover attacks (ATOs). SIM swap attacks, which are a common account takeover tactic, are leading the charge. According to ooftyadvisory.com, in today’s US enterprise market, SIM swap attacks cost individuals and businesses over 100 million dollars per year. Typically, ATOs occur in
Retail e-Commerce revenue has displayed consistent growth since 2014, a trend further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are actively investing in digital technologies as consumers increasingly shift their purchasing activities online. This expansion of the digital landscape has, however, led to a surge in worldwide payment fraud, projected to incur losses of $40.62 billion