Blog - Fraud Prevention

How to Make Cyber Monday Free From Fraud

Cyber Monday is the online version of a complement to Black Friday that debuted in the US in 2005. It was initiated to encourage online shopping on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Since its inception, Cyber Monday has grown into a mega annual shopping carnival breaking sales records every year – with fraud following closely Digital being the norm currently, it will benefit the Cyber Monday…

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Monday Night Football LIVE!

Event Monday Night Football LIVE! We invite you to join Arkose Labs CEO and Founder, Kevin Gosschalk, our executive team and your industry peers for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams rivalry game at Levi's Stadium in an amazing luxury suite. When: November 15, 2021  - Arkose executive briefing and networking at 4 pm PT, followed by the game at 5:15 pm PT. Where: Levi's…

Blog - Fraud Prevention

Protect Your Business Against Cyber Monday Fraud

Businesses can preserve customer trust and revenues on Cyber Monday, the busiest online shopping day of the year, by striking at the root of fraud Not only is the volume of online transactions increasing every year, but the average transaction dollar-value is also increasing year-over-year during the annual Cyber Monday sales. Consumers have numerous deals to choose from and can shop conveniently regardless of their…

Blog - Bot Detection

Tech the Halls: A Savvy Guide to Beating Holiday Bots

Amidst supply chain challenges and economic unpredictability, retailers anticipate a more measured holiday shopping season. But even with the potential decline in overall e-commerce sales, cybercriminals won't be hitting the pause button. Rest assured, malicious actors are gearing up to unleash a heightened wave of e-commerce attacks, particularly intensifying between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and persisting throughout the season. As the holiday season approaches,…

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Shopping Bots: Prevent Inventory Hoarding and Other Attacks

Most e-commerce platforms witness a huge spike in the number of “consumers” filling up their carts during a sale or peak commercial periods like Black Friday or Cyber Monday. While this phenomenon may suggest a surge in sales and, therefore, profits for the platform, there is a catch: A large portion of the carts never reach the checkout stage, and many of the “sales” never…

Blog - Inventory Hoarding

Tis the Season for Denial of Inventory Attacks

From online retailers preparing to meet the surge in holiday traffic to shopper bots strategically amassing private goodie bags, 'tis the season for denial of inventory, a disturbing cyber threat looking to prey on heightened spending and online shopping. As the holiday season draws near, there's a familiar buzz in the air, and it's not just the sound of carolers singing or the scent of…

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What is Inventory Fraud and How to Stop it

What is inventory fraud? Inventory fraud, also known as inventory hoarding or denial of inventory, refers to adding too many items, particularly expensive and limited-edition items, to a shopping cart without completing the purchase. Inventory fraud attacks include booking hotel rooms, flight tickets, or in the most recent inventory fraud cases of online shopping during peak shopping seasons such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or…

Blog - Account Security

Protect Your Business From eCommerce Security Threats

As the world transitions to digital commerce, including across internet of things (IoT) devices and apps, online shopping has skyrocketed in popularity. With convenience at the touch of a button, and a device in almost every consumer’s pocket, potential consumers have more shopping power at the tips of their fingers than ever before. Hackers and cybercriminals have taken note of ecommerce’s growing popularity, which makes…