Crypto criminals used romantic tactics to steal approximately $1 billion since May 2021, Chainalysis says
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Dubizzle tackles scam with verified accounts, reviews, ratings
Verified sellers were introduced to increase credibility and trustworthiness among buyers
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UAE warns of social network fraud
Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution warned users against the risk of wire fraud through misleading social media advertising
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Dubizzle fights against UAE scammers, verifies sellers with ‘Badge of Trust’
The new feature aims to help fight fraud by verifying legitimate sellers
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‘We have a lot of work ahead of us’: Trend Micro, on securing MEA’s digital future
Cybersecurity leader’s regional VP Dr. Moataz Bin Ali maps out the challenges and potential pitfalls faced by business leaders as they try to take their place in the digital economy
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Fighting online fraud holds the key to unlocking the UAE’s true digital economy potential
The importance of cybersecurity and data protection in the UAE has never been more crucial
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Why fraud management must be a priority for every online merchant
As massive data breaches become more common, the identities, personal information, and card data that fraudsters need are becoming more accessible
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Fraud abroad: How SMBs can expand globally and stay secure
Almost four-in-10 UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts in the past year
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An online authentication ‘catch-22’
By digitally transforming vs merely digitising, businesses can change security challenges into new opportunities that are more relevant to users and bring value to their journeys
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Can you afford to lose nearly 40% of your consumers?
Businesses that manage to protect not only themselves but also their customers from rapidly evolving digital threats will be best placed to build consumer confidence in an increasingly interconnected, digital world and in turn benefit from returning customers
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Cash’s popularity subsides in UAE even as online fraud rises
Improved technology and security measures have boosted consumer trust and usage of digital payments in store and online, a survey from Visa, Dubai Police and Dubai Economy finds
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Dubai Police clamp down on fake social media accounts
Dubai Police targeted bogus and suspicious social media accounts accounts through a smart system operated by UAE telco Etisalat.