The AIT problem
The AIT problem One of the key topics and discussion points that has been ever present at many of the industry events I have attended this year is one of Artificial Inflated Traffic (AIT), also known as SMS Pumping. AIT is not a new fraud but it is continuing to rise sharply and can affect […]
“Mum – I’ve been mugged and they’ve stolen my phone” – Why a promised crackdown on text scams and other fraud is only moderately good news
“Mum – I’ve been mugged and they’ve stolen my phone” – Why a promised crackdown on text scams and other fraud is only moderately good news This summer the UK government vowed to put a stop to what it described as “text scam misery” as it unveiled an action plan to tackle fraud. Braverman later […]
Identity fraud has reached record levels – it’s time to think hard about how to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable
Identity fraud has reached record levels – it’s time to think hard about how to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable It was already at epidemic levels but now identity fraud in the UK has gone up by a record 25% in just a year. It’s a rate of increase that’s not just astonishing – […]
For years it’s been a toss up between getting customers on board smoothly or checking who you’re letting on your platform – thankfully that nightmare is finally over
For years it’s been a toss up between getting customers on board smoothly or checking who you’re letting on your platform – thankfully that nightmare is finally over A friend of mine went to the Derby at Epsom earlier this month: the 244th meeting of the world’s most historic horse race. It was a fine […]
Are You iSpoof-Proof? Number Spoofing Scams & How to Stop Them
Are You iSpoof-Proof? Number Spoofing Scams & How to Stop Them A cybercriminal who devised a multi million pound fraud case in the UK and worldwide has been sentenced to more than 13 years, for running the website iSpoof – a platform which provided number spoofing services for users globally. An additional 169 further cybercriminals […]
Everything from gambling to playing Roblox is moving towards being age verified – we need to be savvy
Everything from gambling to playing Roblox is moving towards being age verified – we need to be savvy Younger gamblers in the UK could face a stake limit of £2 on online slot machines, under new government proposals. The long-awaited whitepaper on gambling was published at the end of April and set out plans for […]
Saying Goodbye To Check-In Kiosks At Airports Is Another Sign That The Future Of Online Identity Lies With Mobile Devices
Saying Goodbye To Check-In Kiosks At Airports Is Another Sign That The Future Of Online Identity Lies With Mobile Devices We’ve all got used to checking in online via our phones a day or two before flying to go on or go home from our holidays. But now one airline has pledged to go […]
When even billion dollar brands struggle with online security, it’s time to look at your own
When even billion dollar brands struggle with online security, it’s time to look at your own Facebook is dreaming of a future virtual reality world where billions of people congregate in harmony, with its owner Mark Zuckerberg sinking billions into making his Metaverse project happen. But as his attention is focused on trying to make […]
When Elon Musk And Hundreds Of Tech Experts Demanded A Halt To AI Development It Caused Global Alarm. But The Answer To Tech-Based Deception Right Now Is – Better Tech.
When Elon Musk And Hundreds Of Tech Experts Demanded A Halt To AI Development It Caused Global Alarm. But The Answer To Tech-Based Deception Right Now Is – Better Tech. It was perhaps the biggest bombshell in digital history: a moment when life began to seem like a scene from an apocalyptic sci-fi film. On […]
William Hill Gambled And Lost: Why The Only Future For The Gambling Industry Is Robust Mobile-Based Security
William Hill Gambled And Lost: Why The Only Future For The Gambling Industry Is Robust Mobile-Based Security William Hill has been fined a record £19 million for breaches of the strict rules around gambling that are intended to protect consumers. The breaches, described as “widespread and alarming” failures on social responsibility and anti-money-laundering regulations, led […]
