Cybercrime

Scam texts are eroding trust in SMS marketing, creating a "friction tax" for retailers as customers ignore legitimate messages. New verification strategies aim to rebuild confidence before users engage.

Agentic shopping removes friction from online commerce while erasing the behavioral signals retailers rely on to detect friendly fraud, creating a growing visibility gap traditional fraud tools cannot address.

Online retailers are increasingly being targeted by money laundering schemes, as criminal networks exploit refunds, marketplace sellers, and cross-border payment flows to move illicit funds outside traditional banking oversight.

Retailers are bracing for a predicted post-holiday surge in returns as customer service teams and back-office operations face mounting pressure from fraud, refund abuse, and rising costs.

Frustrated shoppers are pulling back from e-commerce as AI bots beat humans to checkout and flood sites with scams.

Identity crime victims are losing more money and facing deeper emotional distress, according to new findings from the Identity Theft Resource Center.

Cyberattacks on SMBs have nearly doubled in the fist half of 2025. The St. Paul ransomware crisis shows why even small governments face big threats as hackers exploit outdated defenses and rising attack-as-a-service offerings.

Riskified and Human Security have partnered on a new framework to help e-commerce merchants combat fraud and abuse from agentic AI shopping agents, aiming to protect revenue, reduce false declines, and maintain customer trust.

As AI agents change how people shop online, Forter’s upgraded trust platform helps retailers fight fraud and stay competitive in an agent‑driven e‑commerce world.

SOCRadar’s latest report reveals that 82% of dark web threats in North America target U.S. businesses, underscoring the growing risks posed by ransomware, phishing, and data theft.

Unsolicited packages may signal a brushing scam where your data is used to post fake reviews and inflate a seller’s sales, rankings, and reputation.

Reports of identity crimes to the Identity Theft Resource Center decreased in 2024 compared to 2023. However, victims who report their crimes are suffering greater financial losses than ever.

High costs and complex tools are leaving many SMBs vulnerable to cyberthreats, but affordable, simpler solutions are emerging to help close critical security gaps.

The times couldn't be better for job scammers. Layoffs in the tech and public sectors, coupled with the malicious use of AI, are fueling strong growth in fraud aimed at job seekers.