Cyber fraud-as-a-service empires on the rise

Cyber and Fraud Hub unveils new chief executive ahead of its first anniversary

Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cybercrime and fraud has announced the appointment of its first chief executive. Alex Dowall, a former detective superintendent with Police Scotland, will lead the Cyber and Fraud Hub – set up in July 2024 to help support the growing number of people being targeted by online scams. His extensive background in cyber crime, combined with his experience and achievements in his fir…

Cyber fraud-as-a-service empires on the rise

AI-developed deepfakes are increasingly being used to bypass financial institutions’ know your customer verification procedures.