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angry robots botnet malware
April 19, 2023

Understanding malware and botnets and how to protect your site

This comprehensive guide explains the different types of malware such as ransomware, spyware and how they differ from botnets. Protect yourself against the nefarious effects of malware and the growing danger of botnets with this detailed article.

Apple ID region leak on iOS and iPad OS illustration
April 11, 2023

How Smart App Banners can be used to reveal Apple ID region

Discover a new privacy vulnerability affecting Apple iOS users and learn how your Apple ID country or region can be detected without your permission on Safari for iOS and iPadOS. Stay informed and protected with our informative series exploring potential privacy issues in Apple devices.

omnichannel fraud
March 28, 2023

Omnichannel fraud detection and prevention: best practices to protect your business

Omnichannel fraud is a sophisticated form of financial crime that can occur through a variety of digital channels. Learn about the types of omnichannel fraud, the impact, and how you can protect your business.

triangulation fraud
March 27, 2023

Triangulation Fraud: What it is and how to prevent it

Triangulation fraud involves a real customer, a scammer-middleman, and a legitimate eCommerce site, where the scammer secretly facilitates transactions.

betting bots
March 23, 2023

Betting Bots: How To Stop and Prevent Them

A betting bot is a software program designed to automatically place bets based on predefined betting strategies, enhancing efficiency in online gambling.

letterboxing
March 21, 2023

What is letterboxing, and can it prevent browser fingerprinting?

Letterboxing forces your browser window dimensions to multiples of 100 or 50 pixels and fills the extra space with gray bars on the sides of the page. Learn how letterboxing works and if letterboxing can truly prevent browser fingerprinting.

online advertisment fraud
March 16, 2023

How to prevent advertising fraud

Any botnet or automated activity using fraudulent clicks, referrals, malicious redirects, or malware installations is considered advertising fraud. Learn how you can prevent advertising fraud and boost your return on ad spend (ROAS).

online insurance fraud
March 10, 2023

Online insurance fraud: types, techniques, prevention

Cyber-criminals engage in online insurance fraud by submitting applications with fabricated data or creating multiple accounts to "double dip" on fraudulent claims. Learn more about online insurance fraud and what you can do to prevent it.

online travel fraud
March 9, 2023

Online Travel Fraud – Types, Detection, and Prevention

Learn about the different types of online travel fraud including payment fraud, chargeback fraud, account takeover, and identity theft, and how to detect and prevent them in this comprehensive blog post.

Fingerprint 2023 team photo
March 8, 2023

Fingerprint crosses 1 billion API calls and triples revenue and users, all in just one year

We’re excited to share our exponential growth in FY23, including tripling our revenue and crossing 1B monthly API calls. We share those milestones and more.

gift card fraud
March 3, 2023

How online businesses can prevent gift card fraud

Gift card fraud involves the use of gift cards for illegitimate purchases. Learn why hackers prefer gift cards for fraud and what you can do to safeguard your business.

Online marketplace fraud
February 28, 2023

Online marketplace fraud: how to protect your business and users

Online marketplace fraud is when unethical buyers or sellers try to make an illicit profit through fraudulent activity. Learn about common types of marketplace scams and how you can protect your users from online marketplace fraud.