Cyberfraud news and trends

AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
Fraud Prevention // April 15, 2026

The way people find information online has shifted. Typed search queries are giving way to algorithmically curated feeds. Google Discover, the personalized content feed used by hundreds of millions, has become a primary entry point for news and purchasing decisions worldwide. That shift has opened...

Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases
Fraud Prevention // March 08, 2026

President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. The president on Friday (March 6) signed an executive order calling for a review of which “operational, technical, diplomatic, and regulatory tools could be improved to combat transnational criminal organizations...

Google Warns of Social Engineering Scheme Targeting Salesforce Users
Cybersecurity // June 04, 2025

Google Threat Intelligence Group warned Wednesday (June 4) that an organization specializing in voice phishing (vishing) is targeting Salesforce users. The attackers, dubbed UNC6040, have repeatedly been successful in recent months in breaching networks through social engineering schemes, GTIG said in a Wednesday blog post....

91% of Mid-Sized Firms Plan to Expand AP Automation to Combat Fraud
Fraud Prevention // January 15, 2025

As cybercriminals target more businesses, accounts payable (AP) departments are more vulnerable to fraud. With more than 80% of U.S. companies affected by sophisticated digital payment fraud, the need for reliable security systems is crucial. While digital transformation has brought many benefits, outdated payment systems...

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91% of Mid-Sized Firms Plan to Expand AP Automation to Combat Fraud

January 15, 2025
As cybercriminals target more businesses, accounts payable (AP) departments are more vulnerable to fraud. With more than 80% of U.S. companies affected by sophisticated digital payment fraud, the need for reliable security systems is crucial. While digital transformation has brought many benefits, outdated payment systems can leave organizations exposed to emerging threats. According to a […]

Transaction Monitoring Balances Customer Centricity With Fraud Defense

February 28, 2024
In the world of cybersecurity, there’s no prize for being fashionably late with updates. And in today’s evolving technology and authentication landscape, if organizations aren’t at the tip of the...

Visa: Battle With Payments Fraudsters May Be Won With AI

October 27, 2023
Paul Fabara, chief risk officer at Visa, told PYMNTS in a recent interview that the shift to online channels during the pandemic — and afterward — meant analog businesses became...

Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters

September 26, 2023
As attractive as innovative new technologies appear, it’s important to remember they are just tools.  And any tool, when in the wrong hands, can also be used for the wrong...

Quick Reads
Trump Wants Justice Dept. to Prioritize Cybercrime Cases

March 08, 2026
President Donald Trump wants his administration to combat “predatory” schemes targeting American consumers and businesses. The president on Friday (March 6) signed an executive order calling for a review of which “operational, technical, diplomatic, and regulatory tools could be improved to combat transnational criminal organizations (TCOs)” engaged in cybercrime and scams. For example, the order […]

Google Warns of Social Engineering Scheme Targeting Salesforce Users

June 04, 2025
Google Threat Intelligence Group warned Wednesday (June 4) that an organization specializing in voice phishing (vishing) is targeting Salesforce users. The attackers, dubbed UNC6040, have repeatedly been successful in recent...

Visa Adds Generative AI-Powered Tool to Combat Enumeration Attacks

May 07, 2024
Visa has launched a generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution designed to help issuers combat enumeration attacks. The new VAAI Score tool is being added to the Visa Account Attack Intelligence (VAAI) offering,...

Coro Raises $100 Million to Grow Small Business-Focused Cybersecurity Platform

March 28, 2024
Coro has secured $100 million in Series D funding to grow its cybersecurity platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company will use the new funding to invest in...