What is Card Cracking?

Card Testing: Here’s What Business Should Know

| | Card Testing
Card testing, where bad actors check the validity of stolen credit card details, is a growing headache for businesses that accept card-not-present payments. To protect their consumer interests and avoid being labeled high-risk, enterprises must take appropriate measures to thwart card testing attempts Before monetizing the stolen credit card credentials, ... Read More
Arkose Accelerate – October 2023

Arkose Accelerate AI + Cybersecurity: Event Recap and On-Demand Encore

In a world where the lines between reality and technology are becoming increasingly blurred, it’s crucial to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of security and bot management. Our recent virtual and in-person event, Arkose Accelerate AI + Cybersecurity: Navigating the Gather Storm brought together the brightest minds ... Read More
Bad Bots and Beyond: 2023 State of the Threat Report

Botmasters Unveiled: Exploring the Dual Role of Botnets in Today’s Digital Landscape

| | bot attacks, bot detection
The duality of the botmaster underscores the versatility of botnets, making them a potent tool that can be leveraged for good or ill, depending on the intentions of the botmaster at the helm. In the realm of modern cyberattacks, there exists a shadowy figure known as the “botmaster.” In essence, ... Read More
Arkose Labs for Sharing Economy

Generative AI & Trust: A Paradigm Shift in Security

| | Arkose News
Generative AI, which includes models like GPT-3 and its successors, is changing the way people create, consume, and interact with digital content and information. In fact, it would not be an understatement to say that this type of AI is reshaping all sorts of human interactions with technology, content, and ... Read More
SMS Toll Fraud (IRSF) ROI Calculator

The Gig Economy: 6 Attack Scenarios to Remember

| | SMS Toll Fraud
While the primary goal of gig economy platforms is to facilitate connections between users and service providers, threat actors can exploit the platform’s messaging features to conduct SMS toll fraud and plenty of other attacks.  The emergence of the gig economy, a model where individuals exchange assets and services, has ... Read More
Social Media Platform Saves Millions in SMS Fraud with Arkose Labs

Artificially Inflated Traffic Fraud: Tracing the Roots of SMS Scams

| | SMS Toll Fraud
Artificially Inflated Traffic Fraud: Where SMS Toll Scams Converge The nexus of artificially inflated traffic fraud, SMS traffic pumping, and toll fraud underscores the complex interplay between cybercriminals and the telecommunications landscape. As technological advancements continue to reshape the way we communicate and conduct business, so do the tactics of ... Read More
Arkose Labs Helps Social Networking Site Reduce Web Scraping

Scraping AI

| | website scraping
How AI-Powered Bots are Redefining Web Scraping Attacks A new era of web scraping has emerged, one that marries technology and ingenuity to redefine the way data is harvested and utilized. Picture this: the world of cybercrime is undergoing a fascinating yet unsettling evolution. It’s like a fusion of cutting-edge ... Read More
The Ideal CAPTCHA: Arkose MatchKey Has Defensibility, Usability & Accessibility

Human-Assisted CAPTCHA

Human-Assisted CAPTCHA-Cracking Now at Play in Bot Attacks Human solvers are now working in collusion with automated attacks to deliver an even greater threat to anti-bot puzzles. The arms race between security measures and cybercriminal tactics has taken an alarming turn with the rise of human CAPTCHA solvers aiding malicious ... Read More
The Ultimate Bot Prevention Playbook

Spoofing Attack Prevention

Understanding Spoofing Attacks In today’s interconnected landscape, where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it is crucial to be aware of the various threats that can compromise our online security. One such threat that has gained notoriety in recent years is spoofing attacks. Understanding spoofing attacks is ... Read More
2023 Cybercrime Prevention Playbook

Fraud Trends

Threat actors are always looking for new ways to deceive businesses and individuals. They’re constantly evolving their tactics to stay ahead of the game, meaning it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest fraud trends. Stay informed and stay ahead of the game with our comprehensive guide to the latest ... Read More