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Helsinki, Finland – October 8, 2024: F-Secure, the leading innovator in consumer scam protection, is proud to announce the release of its landmark F‑Secure Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report. This comprehensive report unveils critical insights into the fast-evolving global scam landscape, delivering an essential resource for service providers seeking to safeguard consumers from the growing threat of scams.
With scams evolving at an unprecedented rate, service providers are increasingly facing challenges in protecting their users from sophisticated and varied scam tactics. Swiftly following the addition of Scam Protection Capabilities to F‑Secure Total, the F‑Secure Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report marks another milestone in F‑Secure’s drive to lead globally in consumer scam protection.
The report offers expert-driven insights designed to equip service providers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively counter this rising threat. Report highlights include:
Key insights and statistics into the US and global scam landscape: An overview of regional and global scam patterns, with emerging trends and statistics that service providers must monitor.
The impact of scams on consumer trust: A revealing look at the devastating effects scams have on consumer trust, and how service providers can fight back.
F-Secure Scam Taxonomy: An exhaustive A–Z of online scams, offering detailed classifications and breakdowns of scam types that are increasingly impacting consumers.
Anatomy of a scam: A case study on the Goldpickaxe Scam, showcasing how this methodology-based scam was carried out, and the impacts of biometric data theft.
Expert insights: Insightful contributions from renowned cyber security experts Laura Kankaala and Mikko Hyppönen, who weigh in on the future of scams and consumer protection.
AI and the future of scams: A forward-looking discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in both scam creation and prevention.
“Scams are a growing pandemic that undermine consumer trust and security,” said Laura Kankaala, Head of Threat Intelligence at F‑Secure. “Our Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report is a vital tool for service providers to understand, prevent, and counter the latest scam threats. With this report, we aim to protect consumers and empower service providers to tackle the challenges of today’s scam landscape head-on.”
F-Secure at Network X
F-Secure is showcasing its latest innovations in consumer scam protection at Network X, October 8–10, where the company has been nominated for two prestigious awards. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience F‑Secure’s cutting-edge products, which are designed to stay ahead of ever-evolving scams, further cementing F‑Secure’s position as a leader in cyber security.
Read the full report. For media inquiries, please contact:
Sabrina Evans
Head of Content & Communications, F‑Secure
sabrina.evans@f-secure.com
+44 7721 316 881
