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'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool
Data Protection

'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool

Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Online fraud stories

AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts
Digital Transformation

AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts

Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Gen & Intel unveil on-device deepfake scam defence
Edge Computing

Gen & Intel unveil on-device deepfake scam defence

Gen and Intel debut an on-device deepfake detector at CES, targeting AI-driven scam videos by analysing audio and visuals in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
1Kosmos & Reality Defender unite to combat deepfakes
Data Protection

1Kosmos & Reality Defender unite to combat deepfakes

1Kosmos and Reality Defender have teamed up to embed real-time deepfake detection into remote identity checks amid a surge in AI fraud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Incode unveils Deepsight AI defence to combat deepfakes
Biometrics

Incode unveils Deepsight AI defence to combat deepfakes

Incode launches Deepsight AI, a three-layer defence to spot and block deepfakes in real time for banks, tech platforms and governments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Unified Communications

Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push
Firewalls

Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Malware

How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend
Data Protection

AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend

AI tools and online deals help drive a 5% rise in Australian Christmas retail spending, with discount and department stores surging.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Firewalls

AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping
Data Protection

Visa & Akamai partner to secure rising AI shopping

Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Parked web domains now pose major malware threat
Malware

Parked web domains now pose major malware threat

Once harmless web clutter, parked domains now funnel over 90% of visitors to scams, malware and illegal content, Infoblox researchers warn.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online fraud stories

New UK platform targets unsafe goods on marketplaces
Partner Programmes

New UK platform targets unsafe goods on marketplaces

New UK platform FOLO-UP uses AI to flag unsafe products on major online marketplaces, pressuring retailers to pull dangerous listings.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI tools urged as 'inventory denial' attacks hit UK retail
Marketing Technologies

AI tools urged as 'inventory denial' attacks hit UK retail

UK retailers are urged to deploy AI defences as 'inventory denial' bot attacks quietly block genuine shoppers and warp stock visibility.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks
Firewalls

Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks

Hadrian rolls out AI “offensive” agents that mimic hackers, probing firms' systems continuously to spot and fix cyber flaws first.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
World App adds encrypted chat & human ID in Malaysia
Surveillance

World App adds encrypted chat & human ID in Malaysia

World rolls out an updated World App in Malaysia, merging encrypted chat with proof-of-humanness checks to tackle bots and deepfakes online.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025