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How Can AI Help Combat Fraud in Africa

Mamsi Nkosi -
Africa is impacted by several issues, one of which is fraud. It impacts plenty of sectors, including finance and commerce, which is the result of the rise in scams and cybercrimes. While there were times when people and organizations...
Cybersecurity

Fraud in the Digital Age: Why Shared Intelligence is the Key to Staying Ahead

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Banks and online retailers can enhance their ability to detect hard-to-spot, high-risk fraud by incorporating shared fraud intelligence into their risk assessments, according to the latest Global State of Fraud Report from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. The report highlights how collaborative...
Cybersecurity

7 Key Trends Expected to Shape Global Fraud Landspace

Eva Sgroi -
With cybercriminals increasing their efforts and their attacks becoming more sophisticated and widespread, 2024 is forecast to see fraud professionals juggling mounting challenges such as the impact of added regulatory pressure in many parts of the world, the persistent...
Cybersecurity

South Africa’s Two-Pot Pension System – Protecting Savings from Cyber Fraud

Eva Sgroi -
Soon, South African's could have the option of placing their retirement fund contributions in two ‘pots’ – the one being the retirement pot and the other being a savings pot that can be accessed by members while still in...
Artificial Intelligence

Rise in Deepfake Fraud Reported by Crypto Companies

Eva Sgroi -
A report by Sumsub, a full-cycle platform, gathered the information of a combination of a survey conducted by 100+ crypto companies and expert interviews of professionals in the industry. Overall, 800,000+ fraud attempts were studied for this report and...
Company News

Real-Time API that Slashes E-commerce Fraud with One Simple Integration

Eva Sgroi -
Many banks still rely on outdated batch upload processes for cardholder information and card status, which means consumers who need to cancel or block a stolen credit card will sometimes have to wait hours for their request to be...
Cybersecurity

Top 4 Email Scams Targeting People in the Middle East and Africa

Eva Sgroi -
Kaspersky experts have outlined the top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East and Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals. However, the objective remains the same, which...
Cybersecurity

Safeguarding South Africa’s Mining and Construction Industries from Fraud

Mamsi Nkosi -
South Africa's economy stands on the pillars of industries like mining and construction, crucial contributors to its prosperity. However, their significance also makes them appealing targets for cybercriminals. Fraud and corruption are ever-looming threats that demand immediate attention, and...
Cybersecurity

Almost $30K was Stolen via a Fake Hardware Wallet

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Investors often turn to hardware wallets as a secure way to store their digital assets, assuming that they are impenetrable. However, even the most advanced hardware wallets on the market may not be foolproof, and there are still risks...
Company News

Central Bank of Kenya Cracks Down on Flutterwave, Chipper

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says that the fintech startup, Flutterwave, is not registered to operate in Kenya. CBK governor Patrick Njoroge said, according to Business Daily, that the company, as well as Chipper Cash, are not allowed to...
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Moldova Launches a New Incubator for Digital Agriculture, Robotics, and FoodTech

Moldova is taking a decisive step toward the future of agriculture with the launch of a new incubator and...
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