Security

SOCRadar’s latest report reveals that 82% of dark web threats in North America target U.S. businesses, underscoring the growing risks posed by ransomware, phishing, and data theft.

Meta is gradually transforming WhatsApp with AI and payment features, aiming to create a super app, though user trust and competition remain challenges.

By blocking AI bots and enabling micropayments for access, Cloudflare aims to help content creators protect and monetize their content.

Unsolicited packages may signal a brushing scam where your data is used to post fake reviews and inflate a seller’s sales, rankings, and reputation.

Reports of identity crimes to the Identity Theft Resource Center decreased in 2024 compared to 2023. However, victims who report their crimes are suffering greater financial losses than ever.

Americans may spend nearly 7% of their lives on social media, raising concerns about lost time, attention, and well-being, as well as the need for healthier habits.

High costs and complex tools are leaving many SMBs vulnerable to cyberthreats, but affordable, simpler solutions are emerging to help close critical security gaps.

The times couldn't be better for job scammers. Layoffs in the tech and public sectors, coupled with the malicious use of AI, are fueling strong growth in fraud aimed at job seekers.

A new partnership between AI applications builder MindStudio and content payment firm TollBit helps websites monetize AI usage and ensure content creators get paid. It also gives companies a legal, transparent way to access online data — avoiding the ethical and legal pitfalls of traditional scrap...

A survey of 569 fraud and risk executives at U.S. and Canadian retail and e-commerce companies reveals that the true cost of fraud extends well beyond financial losses, impacting operations, reputation, and compliance.

Deepfake fraud is rapidly emerging as one of the most dangerous cyberthreats, eroding consumer trust in biometric authentication. AI-generated attacks manipulate Face ID and voice authentication to gain unauthorized access, steal payment details, and bypass traditional security measures, putting bot...

AI-powered mobile apps are rapidly shaping the digital economy, driving consumer engagement and spending. However, as this trend accelerates, stronger trust in e-commerce platforms is essential to sustaining growth.

Nearly half the traffic on the internet is generated by automated entities called bots, and a large portion of them pose threats to consumers and businesses on the web.

E-commerce in 2025 will face significant challenges, from ongoing supply chain disruptions and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks to intensifying competition for customer trust and loyalty. At the same time, businesses must refine their strategies to reach less mature markets with distinct cons...

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