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New report today reveals a staggering 85% increase in online fraud with over a fifth of all online traffic now an attack

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4 years ago

February 8, 2022

George Miller

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In the UK: gaming, online streaming and social media sites, travel and retail/ecommerce companies are the worst hit by fraudsters
Experts also find that the metaverse is already fast becoming a fertile breeding ground for cybercrime and newly defined, ‘Master Fraudsters’

A new report released today, The 2022 State of Fraud and Account Security, is warning UK commerce that it faces its most challenging year ever. Experts from the Arkose Labs Network, an online fraud deterrence platform, analyzed over 150 billion transaction requests across 254 countries and territories in 2021 over 12 months to discover that there has been an 85% increase in login attacks and fake consumer account creation at businesses. Alongside this, it identified that a quarter (one in four) of new online accounts created were fake. A further 21% of all traffic was confirmed as a fraudulent cyber attack.

“From the earliest days of online information to the rapid evolution of today’s metaverses, the internet has come a long way. However, this latest data shows that it is more under attack than ever before,” said Arkose Labs Founder and CEO Kevin Gosschalk.

He continued: “Your digital identity is a currency for fraudsters and wherever there is online commerce, cybercriminals are quick to identify vulnerabilities.”

The new report focused on a number of key themes:

The Worst Attacked Sectors in the UK

The latest research took a deep dive into UK business specifically to understand which sectors were the most attacked by online criminals. The ongoing popularity of online gaming puts it top of the list for fraudsters with almost half (46%) of all the attacks in the UK, as seen by Arkose Labs. Digital media companies (social networks and online streaming platforms) are also high value targets and represent a third of all attacks, seeing an 88% increase since 2020. Across all sectors including ecommerce/retail, travel, gaming, financial services, one in every four new online accounts created were fake throughout 2021.

Metaverse companies are more likely to be targeted by “Master Fraudsters”

The rise of virtual worlds has created new attack opportunities for bad actors. Early insights from the Arkose Labs Network show scams, microtransaction abuse, and unfair play are the top threats in a metaverse world. These companies experienced 80 percent more bot attacks and 40 percent more human attacks than other businesses. “Master Fraudsters” attack their targets by scripting together multiple tools with intense persistence. They combine bots and human fraud farms, and invest large amounts of capital, creating virulent attacks. Top attack patterns Master Frauders use to disrupt fair commerce include microtransaction fraud, spam and scams.

Crypto-fraud sees Asia overtake Russia as the world leading attacking region

In prior years, Russian attacks were more common, but in 2021, attackers from Asia took the top spot, with 40 percent of all attacks coming from this region. One in every two Asian attacks originated from China. Leveraging an ecosystem of tools and low-cost resources, two-thirds of Chinese attacks targeted registration, primarily driven by abusing free trials at cloud computing platforms for crypto mining.

Credential Stuffing attacks see a significant spike

Attacks are more volatile than ever. A single attack can consume nearly 80 percent of traffic at peak periods, and in 2021, credential stuffing spikes hit up to 76 million per week. Attack rates doubled during peak season in November, making it the most dangerous month in 2021. Bots were used almost exclusively in Black November.

The Intelligent Bot

Attackers have continued to invest in increasingly sophisticated bots. Bots mimic human behavior with a high degree of accuracy and in 2021 accounted for 86 percent of all attacks. Today’s bot signatures are three times more complex than signatures of previous years. This level of sophistication makes it more difficult to assess risk and make accurate decisions. Businesses require even more sophisticated analysis to detect anomalies and prevent loss.

Arkose Labs provides support for some of the world’s most recognized brands and platforms, including Honey, LinkedIn, Microsoft, PayPal, Pitney Bowes, Roblox, Venmo, and Zilch, covering industries, including financial services, fintech, gaming, retail, technology and social media, representing more than 1 billion social media users, 60 percent of online video gamers, and 40 percent of all retail volume.

FIFA World Cup 2026

N1 Sport Promo Starts Soon: More FTDs, Higher Rates

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44 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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N1 Partners is preparing a new promo for its partners, N1 Sport Promo, for the hot summer sports calendar and the main football event of the year, FIFA World Cup 2026.

The promo starts on June 10 and runs until July 20, when audience interest in sports reaches its peak and sports and prediction traffic gets strong potential for scaling.

During the same period, Wimbledon, the NBA finals, Formula 1 races, UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and the N1 Hype tournament will also take place, attracting the attention of millions of players worldwide.

N1 Sport Promo: first details

Within six weeks, partners will be able to receive additional bonuses for traffic to sports betting and Prediction Markets. The more high-quality FTDs a partner brings, the higher their potential reward.

The key mechanic of N1 Sport Promo is the opportunity to increase current rates.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates N1 Partners, comments on the upcoming promo:

“Major sporting events traditionally increase interest in betting and prediction markets, opening up additional opportunities for partners to attract traffic. With N1 Sport Promo, we have focused on mechanics that reward scaling and strong results. This promo is for those who are ready to work actively with traffic and get the most out of the sports season.”

All details, terms of participation and bonus amounts will be announced soon.

The countdown to the start has already begun.

Existing partners can contact their manager now to prepare for the campaign launch and learn more about the opportunities of working with sports and prediction traffic.

Haven’t joined N1 Partners yet? Contact the manager, get involved and make the most of the 2026 sports season.

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iGaming

Slotegrator enhances retention economy with built-in adjustable engagement toolkit

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44 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Slotegrator, a leading software and business solution provider in the iGaming industry, announces updates to its platform that enable operators to create, build, and test retention strategies adapted to different markets.

Operators expanding into new markets now have a tool to rapidly design and configure their player retention strategies. Slotegrator’s Casino Builder module, part of the company’s turnkey platform, offers flexible GEO-adapted retention mechanics integrated directly into the platform ecosystem.

The retention toolkit features a range of options for operators to choose from, including lootboxes, automated tournaments, bonus mechanics, reward systems, a Wheel of Fortune mechanic, and the ability to create proprietary mini-games. Thanks to the platform’s Casino Builder module, all of these retention mechanics can be quickly adjusted to fit any market without the need for a development team.

“Attracting traffic is easy. Retaining it is much harder. The real battle in today’s market is fought over every additional active day in the player lifecycle. Across the industry, we’re seeing a growing trend toward CRM gamification, which consistently delivers a 10–15% increase in NGR through a 15–20% uplift in deposit frequency and improved D30 retention,” says Slotegrator COO Olga Ivanchik.

Operators looking to expand their project into a new market are often frustrated by slow launch cycles, difficult adaptation, and operational complexity. After launch, retention economy becomes paramount if the brand hopes to remain competitive in the long term. Slotegrator’s updated platform accounts for both the initial expansion and the ongoing effort to build a base of players.

Slotegrator’s updated turnkey platform is designed for a fast launch, with new projects opening in as little as 8-13 days. To help platforms perform as quickly as possible, the Casino Builder module offers the ability to instantly customize the frontend with the use of preset templates.

One-size-fits-all mechanics are losing their efficacy as players come to expect more and more personalized experiences. Additionally, players in different markets respond to different retention mechanics. Some markets react better to instant rewards, such as loot boxes, while others prefer gamified progression such as VIP programs. Still others are best engaged by tournaments.

In addition to the individual mechanics, the platform enables operators to adapt their retention logic to their target market. Logic can be adjusted to audience behaviour, bonus strategy, acquisition source, and player lifecycle stage.

The Wheel of Fortune feature has localized retention mechanics that can cater to different GEOs. Rewards, currencies, retention logic, and even the wheel itself can all be adjusted to suit the preferences and behavior of the target audience.

The process of testing exact player preferences in any given market is time consuming and costly. With Casino Builder, however, adjustments can be made on the fly: In addition to independently creating and launching retention mechanics, operators can carry out testing, and adjust their strategic logic accordingly.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.

The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.

The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.

Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.

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FIFA World Cup 2026

N1 Sport Promo Starts Soon: More FTDs, Higher Rates

Published

44 minutes ago

June 3, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

N1 Partners is preparing a new promo for its partners, N1 Sport Promo, for the hot summer sports calendar and the main football event of the year, FIFA World Cup 2026.

The promo starts on June 10 and runs until July 20, when audience interest in sports reaches its peak and sports and prediction traffic gets strong potential for scaling.

N1 Sport Promo: first details

The key mechanic of N1 Sport Promo is the opportunity to increase current rates.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates N1 Partners, comments on the upcoming promo:

All details, terms of participation and bonus amounts will be announced soon.

The countdown to the start has already begun.

Existing partners can contact their manager now to prepare for the campaign launch and learn more about the opportunities of working with sports and prediction traffic.

Haven’t joined N1 Partners yet? Contact the manager, get involved and make the most of the 2026 sports season.

Start working with N1 Partners: