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Beyond CAPTCHA: Arkose MatchKey, An AI-Resistant Attack Innovation

Generative AI and general AI platforms often include advanced computer vision technologies. These systems can easily solve traditional CAPTCHAs like the “pick all the squares with motorcycles” task because they are capable of interpreting complex images, text and patterns with high accuracy. In contrast, Arkose MatchKey is a suite of AI-resistant challenges that actively confuse AI-based solvers. By introducing variations that aren’t visible to humans…

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Navigating the New Frontier of AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats

A few weeks ago, Best Buy revealed its plans to deploy generative AI to transform its customer service function. It’s betting on the technology to create “new and more convenient ways for customers to get the solutions they need” and to help its customer service reps develop more personalized connections with its consumers. By the end of this summer, this new experience is expected to…

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Unlocking Cybersecurity Insights with Rachel Wilson: A Deep Dive into Protecting the Digital Age

Hey, everyone! We’re fresh off the heels of another excellent Arkose Accelerate session, where I had the incredible opportunity to dive into the world of cybersecurity with none other than Rachel Wilson from Morgan Stanley. Rachel, with a dynamic background spanning the NSA to leading cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley, shared her invaluable perspectives on the evolving threat environment, the critical need for collaboration, and yes,…

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Understanding How Adversary-in-the-Middle (AITM) Attacks Work

What is an adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) attack? An adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) attack, also known as a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, is a type of cyberattack where cybercriminals intercept, relay or alter the communication between two parties without their knowledge, while giving the impression of a direct communication. This can lead to data theft, identity theft, financial theft or other exploitations. In one common scenario, attackers use advanced phishing…

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Understanding Bank Account Takeover

What Is a Bank Account Takeover? A bank account takeover refers to when bad actors gain access to a consumer’s bank account without their consent. This unauthorized access allows the attackers to perform various fraudulent activities, such as making unauthorized transactions, siphoning off funds, changing account settings, or even locking out the legitimate account holder. Bank account takeovers are often facilitated by cybercriminals using various…

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What Is Account Takeover Protection

What is Account Takeover Protection? Account takeover protection is the combination of security measures and protocols used to safeguard users’ digital accounts from unauthorized access. Account takeover protection is critical in today’s fast-growing digital economy because compromised accounts can lead to financial losses, identity theft, and misuse of sensitive information. The ultimate goal of account takeover fraud prevention is to protect sensitive business and user…

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Card Testing Fraud: What It Is, How to Prevent It

What Is Card Testing Fraud? Card testing fraud involves cybercriminals validating stolen credit card details through small online purchases. They use these trials to confirm card validity before making larger fraudulent transactions or selling these validated payment credentials on the dark web, aiming to exploit active cards without raising suspicion. The Mechanics Behind the Attack Carders may employ a variety of techniques to test the…

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Unlocking CAPTCHAs: Moving Beyond Deterrence to Detection

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 annoyance, a tool employed to thwart automated bots and ensure…