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Financial Technology & Security

Online Scams Surge as Cybercriminals Pivot Toward Direct Financial Exploitation

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:58

The digital landscape has become significantly more perilous for consumers and businesses alike, as new data indicates a dramatic shift in the tactics employed by threat actors. According to the latest State of the Internet (SOTI) report from Akamai, detections of online scams have doubled within a one-year window, spanning from July 2025 to June […]