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IACC conference highlights evolving anti-counterfeiting strategies
Physical Security

IACC conference highlights evolving anti-counterfeiting strategies

The IACC Annual Conference 2024 unveils new strategies in combating counterfeiting, emphasising the use of deep brand knowledge and advanced technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
The dark side of social media influencers: facilitating counterfeit trade
Cybersecurity

The dark side of social media influencers: facilitating counterfeit trade

The success of the deviant social media influencers lies in exploiting certain consumer characteristics that make them susceptible to their charms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed
Marketing Technologies

Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed

Have you ever visited the website of a well-established brand but something about it didn't seem right? That may not have been the brand's website at all.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry
HP

HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry

Businesses that purchase print supplies are in danger of falling victim to the multi-billion dollar industry of counterfeits and fakes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people
Marketing Technologies

Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people

Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
How ID cards can use visual security to make counterfeiters weep
Counterfeits

How ID cards can use visual security to make counterfeiters weep

One look at a well-crafted identity card could tell counterfeiters that they're defeated before they even try.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

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Smartphone fakes fail at the border
Gaming

Smartphone fakes fail at the border

NZ Customs thwarted over 400 attempts to smuggle counterfeit electronics in 2014, underscoring a surge in fake goods' trade.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015