How COVID-19 left the door open for fraud
Cybercriminals thrive on uncertainty and a global pandemic couldn’t be better for causing worry, disrupting normal business processes and creating opportunities for disgruntled employees
Fraud & Privacy 2020
The risk of fraud while working from 用什么理财软件最好最安全home still looms, but as workers gradually return to workplaces the chance of fraud still remains. Our Fraud & Privacy special report examines how cybercriminals continue to thrive in the uncertainty of a global pandemic, how invoice emails are the latest vehicle for fraudsters, and the cost of giving in to hackers.
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How to get around facial recognition
From colourful make-up to invisibility cloaks, attempts to fool facial recognition software are widespread, but can these really help to keep our biometric data private?
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Invoice emails are the new Trojan horse
They are an everyday part of business, but invoice emails are the latest vehicle for tricky fraudsters and are getting increasingly hard to detect
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Is how we deal with serious fraud working?
Questioning the Serious Fraud Office over its financial crime-busting credentials
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Mobile is the new battleground for fraudsters
As fraudsters find ways to exploit superapps, digital wallets and ecommerce platforms, businesses must adopt a new approach to fraud detection that is powered by artificial intelligence and encompasses the entire user journey
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Insider or outsider: the ransomware conundrum
When everybody acting maliciously on a network looks like an insider, how can companies validate and identify ransomware threats and defend themselves appropriately?
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Solving the global identity crisis
Identity has become hugely fragmented, but the cause is also the cure
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Pandemic is a perfect storm for voice fraud
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to commit lucrative phone fraud, but help is at hand
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How crime groups are adapting to COVID-19
International collaboration, sharing intelligence and expertise, can stem the rising tide of organised crime, says Dennis Toomey, global director, Counter Fraud Analytics and Insurance Solutions at BAE
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Supporting SMEs 2021
During lockdown, small British businesses went out of their way to give back to their local communities, as our Supporting SMEs report discovers. Also featured are top tips from founders on startup pitfalls, lessons about digital transformation and an exploration of why recent Brexit deals have failed SMEs
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Cryptocurrencies 2021
Though it seems like a word from Elon Musk can send bitcoin’s value rocketing or plummeting, what are the real drivers behind the value of cryptos? Our Cryptocurrencies report explores why central banks are keen to get in on the game, how the issue of bitcoin’s energy usage is being handled, and what makes cryptocurrencies such an attractive area for top talent
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Sustainable Innovation 2021
As we approach COP26 this autumn, the drive for business and government alike to take action in the fight against climate change is accelerating. Our Sustainable Innovation report explores how greentech startups are improving supply chain transparency, how consumer tech is embracing the circular economy, and how innovators are working towards a greener future for work, cities, and travel
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Combating Cancer 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a huge backlog in cancer care as well as hitting funding for research and treatment. This report explores how the NHS can bounce back, as well as how telemedicine is impacting care and the role of genomics.