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New figures reveal worst UK regions for fraud, as phone thefts rise 31%
Fraud cases in Scotland have increased by two-thirds in the last year, according to new research by AI and analytics leader, SAS. Phone thefts across the UK have also jumped 31%, as fraudsters target mobiles to access confidential information and log-in credentials. The study compared the number of cases in November 2022 to November 2021,…
Study reveals how pandemic has left businesses vulnerable to cybercrime
A report by Fasthosts has revealed that the pandemic has left UK businesses vulnerable to fraud and cyber-attacks. Data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau show that businesses have had over £2.4 billion losses due to cybercrime in the past year Since January 2021 there were 445,357 reported cases of cybercrimes in the UK. Mass…