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Article|General|AI
Ads for fake products are slipping past trusted publishers and into AI shopping assistants, turning systems meant to guide consumers into new distribution channels for fraud. Here’s how the trust pipeline fails—and what needs to change.
Expert view|General|AI
AI influencers can look real, sound credible, and build trust at scale. But are they actually being used for scams—or is the risk overstated? Megan Squire breaks down the documented cases, emerging patterns, and what the evidence shows so far.
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Business news|General
F-Secure has committed to set near-term, company-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative.
Article|General|Scams
Read our Global Anti-Scam Summit Americas 2025 recap: key scam trends, insights, and takeaways for partners on AI-driven fraud, trust, and collaboration.
Report|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates worldwide from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
F-Secure research|General|AI
Surveillance pricing uses consumer data to predict what people are willing to pay and adjust prices instantly. Learn how it works, where it's happening, and how to keep consumers safe.
Expert view|General|AI
Discover how agentic browsers—AI-powered "buddies" that automate shopping and online tasks—could transform everyday convenience while opening new questions about privacy, trust, and security.
Report|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates worldwide from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|Carriers|Online Protection
From optional add-on to growth engine: new Omdia and F-Secure research reveals how CSPs can unlock revenue, loyalty, and a stronger brand advantage with consumer cyber security.
Report|Scams
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security trends impacting businesses and consumers worldwide, brought to you by F-Secure’s threat intelligence specialists.
Webinar|General|Scams
Discover how forward-thinking CSPs are transforming this challenge into competitive advantage through higher adoption rates, stronger brand trust, and measurable ARPU growth.
Report|Online Protection
Threat intelligence experts share global insights on the hidden human cost of scams—overconfidence, stigma, and silence.
Webinar|General|Scams
In this exclusive webinar with experts from F-Secure and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) we shared unique insights into the most significant online threats from the past year, the far-reaching effects of the global scam pandemic, and what organizations can expect in the year ahead.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover how the misalignment between consumer trust and real cyber risks leads to misplaced caution online—and how telcos and financial service providers can bridge the gap. Download the report now.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Article|General|Scams
Discover how cyber criminals use bots, obfuscated hashtags, and tagging tricks to run crypto pump-and-dump scams on X. We break down one real example and map it to the F‑Secure Scam Kill Chain.
Expert view|General|Password Management
Passwordless authentication is undoubtedly the future—but only if it’s inclusive. In this article, F-Secure User and Impact Researcher Amel Bourdoucen explores why recovery, resilience, and accessibility must be foundational to modern authentication design.
Article|Financial Services|Hacking
Discover how smart contract vulnerabilities turn trusted DeFi platforms into attack vectors. Learn about common exploit types, real-world cases, and practical tips to avoid scams in a code-driven financial ecosystem.
News|General|AI
Congress is cracking down on deepfakes with new bipartisan laws targeting non-consensual content—but a $12.5 billion threat from deepfake-enabled financial fraud remains dangerously unaddressed.
Article|General|AI
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Learn how this AI standard enables seamless integration across tools—and why it introduces serious security risks when exploited by bad actors.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
F-Secure research|General|Malware & Viruses
Explore how the Sisurya group is fueling Android-based spyware, ransomware, and phishing with DIY kits, lowering the barrier for cyber criminals worldwide.
Expert view|General|Online Protection
Inside carding’s evolution—how cyber criminals sell stolen credit cards and teach others how to misuse them like a business, and what service providers can do to protect their customers.
Report|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Article|Financial Services|Scams
This article explores major DeFi scams—rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, phishing attacks—and offers practical tips to help users stay safe in the evolving crypto landscape.
News|Carriers|Data Breach
Verizon’s newly released Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) features contributions from F-Secure and other key players in the cyber security space, helping businesses worldwide stay ahead of evolving security threats.
Article|Financial Services|Online Banking
Explore the fundamentals of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in Part 1 of our series. Learn how blockchain is reshaping finance—and the security risks that come with it.
Business news|General
F‑Secure, a global leader in cyber security, just won the coveted AV‑TEST Best Protection Award 2024 for Consumer Users, underscoring the excellent results of its flagship Total security solution.
Guide|General
A comprehensive analysis of online threats in 2025, with critical insights into the evolving landscape of scams.
Article|General|Scams
With the growing popularity of social media comes a surge in scams—especially convincing fake investment opportunities. Stay ahead of online threats to protect your consumers.
Expert view|General|AI
We explore the rising threat of AI scam bots, revealing how cyber criminals are using this tech for exploitation.
Business news|General
F-Secure, a leader in consumer cyber security and scam protection, is set to participate in the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) London 2025 as a Thought Leader Sponsor.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
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Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and 2025 predictions from F-Secure threat intelligence experts and learn how they’ll impact service providers and their consumers.
Report|Carriers|Online Protection
Independent research firm Omdia gives F‑Secure highest ratings for its holistic consumer cyber security solution and strong focus on telco partners.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F‑Secure threat intelligence experts.
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Article|General|Online Protection
F-Secure has received the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, marking a milestone in our commitment to information security.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F‑Secure threat intelligence experts.
F-Secure research|General|Scams
A rich and detailed knowledge base about scams — from high-level tactics to more detailed techniques — providing a formal foundation for researching and building defenses against scams.
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Report|General|Scams
Critical insights into emerging consumer scam trends for service providers.
Article|General|Online Protection
Value-added resellers can enhance their offerings, stand out from the competition, and boost customer loyalty with cyber security. Learn why you should partner with F‑Secure.
Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F‑Secure threat intelligence experts.
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Report|General|Online Protection
Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F‑Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
Summer has arrived. It’s a time when most of us are outdoors enjoying the warm weather — but not even the mighty sun can deter online criminals from their exploits. Read more in our F‑Alert.
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Report|General|Online Protection
Scammers steal faces with AI. Click farms manipulate algorithms. Discover the latest scams in our F-Alert.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
In this year-end edition, we wrap up the biggest stories of the year and look forward, with a focus on how AI will continue to transform our lives and the cyber crimes that it may enable.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Article|Carriers|Device Security
The average family has six-to-seven connected devices, or as high as 20-to-30 devices, and each one can degrade the Wi‑Fi experience. Now, customers expect more than high-speed broadband.
Guide|Carriers|Device Security
Introducing new services and improving the customer experience are important factors in increasing revenue. However, advances in software and standards for CPE devices are changing the scenario.
Article|Financial Services|Online Protection
Read how insurance companies can reduce insurance claims, help insurers stand out from the competition, and increase the value of their customers with additional value-added services.
Article|Financial Services|Online Protection
Read how white labeling cyber security products, also known as co‑branding, benefits both insurance companies and their customers.
Article|General|Device Security
Expand your offering to antivirus protection and cyber security with white labeling. Here’s how to keep your customers safe and succeed with white label antivirus software.
Article|General|Identity Theft
It’s well known that smart devices are vulnerable to hacking, hence the need for smart home security solutions, but the cloud services used to manage IoT devices are not necessarily secure either.
Article|Carriers|Device Security
Regulation for Internet of Things (IoT) devices is finally arriving, years after many cyber security experts including F‑Secure’s Mikko Hypponen called for action by governments around the world.
Guide|Carriers|Device Security
Internet-connected 'things' are lacking in basic security protections, putting consumers at risk. Home broadband providers are in a unique position to protect their customers’ connected devices.
Guide|Carriers|Device Security
For service providers who are staying on top of the trends, the IoT is a wave that promises new avenues of opportunity. But the connected home is not without risks to consumer security and privacy.
Report|General|Identity Theft
A look at consumer views on identity theft and cyber crime, informed by statistics and data about identity theft attacks and losses across the world.
Guide|Carriers|Device Security
Consumers are quickly acquiring smart thermostats, lightbulbs, TVs, gaming consoles and other connected things, making security decidedly more complex.
Article|General|Online Protection
The F‑Secured guide provides a comprehensive overview of the cyber security threats facing consumers in 2023, featuring insight and advice from F‑Secure experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
A study conducted by F‑Secure in 2022 reveals consumer behavior and concerns in the Australia and Pacific region, highlighting consumer worries and their willingness to protect themselves.
Article|Financial Services|Online Protection
In an age where cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, insurers are leveraging cyber security solutions to reduce customer churn while enhancing their offerings.
Report|General|Scams
For the 2024 survey, F‑Secure wanted to study the importance and impact that digital moments have on our daily lives, and whether they’ve shifted since our previous survey in 2022.
Guide|General|Identity Theft
ID protection solutions offer service providers new ways to reach target audiences. Service providers should carefully choose a solution that not only swiftly detects a breach, but prevents it.
Article|Carriers|Device Security
There are two certainties about connected home. One: consumers continue to bring home Wi‑Fi enabled gadgets, and two: too many of those devices aren’t being built with privacy or security in mind.
Article|Financial Services|Online Protection
Expand your offering to antivirus protection and cyber security with white labeling. Here’s how to keep your customers safe and succeed with white label antivirus software.
Article|General|Device Security
Protecting consumers with antivirus software is beneficial to companies with no online security background. Bundle F‑Secure’s advanced antivirus protection and more with your own offering.
Article|General|Device Security
Malware, phishing and identity theft are serious threats to consumers’ safety on the internet. Partner with F‑Secure to protect your customers with antivirus software.
Article|General|Device Security
Antivirus co-branding helps expand your brand’s offering for new and existing customers and make profit with a ready and proven security solution. Discover the benefits of co-branding.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Report|General|Online Protection
The latest cyber security threat updates from F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
