December 2023: The Initial Disruption Last December, insights from the Arkose Cyber Threat Intelligence Research (ACTIR) unit were instrumental in helping the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit to disrupt the notorious cybercrime group Storm-1152. A U.S. court authorized the seizure of Storm-1152 websites, aiming to disrupt its infrastructure, seize domain names, and hold the bad actors … Continued
Airline loyalty programs are a cornerstone of customer retention and engagement, offering rewards that frequent flyers value immensely. However, the rise of sophisticated bots poses a significant threat to these programs. Automated bots exploit vulnerabilities to steal loyalty points, turning a hidden danger into an urgent issue for airlines and their customers. The Mechanics of … Continued
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the sophistication of cyber threats is not just increasing; it’s transforming. One of the most pervasive threats that businesses across all sectors face today comes from automated software attacks, commonly known as bots. These bots are not the benign crawlers that help index the web for search engines. Instead, they’re … Continued
Over 12 years ago, I came across this new online security solution that let me look at my entire set of web and mobile transactions in real time, as the traffic came across the network. As the manager of online security, this was the best data I had ever seen. And I found out I … Continued
Over the last six days alone, Arkose Labs identified and thwarted 189 million attacks for our customers. By tracking different classes of biometric inconsistencies, we gain insight into the evolving nature of bot attacks within specific customer traffic and across the platform. In the digital realm, traditional CAPTCHA has long been viewed as a necessary … Continued
Online account opening is one of the most crucial functions for banks today. It is one of the key ways banks can grow. And customers don’t have to take the time to visit a branch to become a customer. At least two hours saved. It can be a real cost saver to a bank as … Continued
By harnessing the transformative power of holiday cyber threats, businesses can leverage adversity to fortify some of their own key areas. Online attacks have surged by 121% from Q1 to Q2 2023, impacting e-commerce, travel, financial services, and other sectors. Despite this rise, and perhaps even because of it, businesses now have the opportunity to strengthen … Continued
In the exciting land of online gaming, the holiday season brings not only festive entertainment but also a surge in bot attacks and fraud. As players eagerly immerse themselves in virtual worlds, the looming presence of holiday bots poses a significant challenge to both consumers and e-gaming companies. Programmed to exploit vulnerabilities, automated bots jeopardize … Continued
I joined Arkose Labs six months ago because the company’s mission to make the digital world safe for everyone resonated with me. But at the time, I didn’t have a full appreciation for the threat landscape – its quick shifts, motivations behind attacks, and the disturbing downstream effects that jolt enterprises and traumatize consumers. All … Continued
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, … Continued
