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London, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the global market-leading ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform, today released the Q3 2024 Global Invalid Traffic (IVT) and Ad Fraud Benchmark Report . The report analyzes the invalid traffic (IVT, including ad fraud) rates for programmatic advertising on desktop and mobile websites, mobile apps, and CTV. In addition to the Q3 2024 global report, Pixalate released IVT benchmarks for the U.S., Canada, the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, Singapore, and India. Key Findings: Global CTV traffic had the highest IVT rate (23%) , followed by mobile apps (23%) and web (14%), according to Pixalate’s data CTV IVT rate +44% YoY Mobile App IVT rate +30% YoY Web IVT rate +7% YoY An estimated $1.5B of programmatic mobile app ad spend and $1.4B of programmatic CTV ad spend were lost due to invalid traffic (IVT) and ad fraud, according to Pixalate’s data and estimates Safari had the highest IVT rate for desktop web traffic (30%), compared to 13% for Google Chrome, per Pixalate’s data Google Play Store apps have a 25% IVT rate, compared to Apple App Store apps at 16%, according to Pixalate’s data IVT Benchmarks in Programmatic Advertising in APAC IVT Benchmarks in Programmatic Advertising in EMEA IVT Benchmarks in Programmatic Advertising in LATAM IVT Benchmarks in Programmatic Advertising in North America To compile this research, Pixalate's data science team analyzed 100+ billion global programmatic advertising impressions in Q3 2024. The report benchmarks IVT and ad fraud across these devices and platforms by various criteria, including country, device type, app category, and app-ads.txt files. Pixalate's datasets — used exclusively to derive these insights — consist predominantly of buy-side open auction programmatic traffic sources. Download all of Pixalate’s Ad Fraud Benchmarks Reports Global United States Canada United Kingdom Germany France Spain Mexico Brazil China Japan Singapore India About Pixalate Pixalate is a global platform for privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and data intelligence in the digital ad supply chain. Founded in 2012, Pixalate’s platform is trusted by regulators, data researchers, advertisers, publishers, ad tech platforms, and financial analysts across the Connected TV (CTV), mobile app, and website ecosystems. Pixalate is MRC-accredited for the detection and filtration of Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT). www.pixalate.com Disclaimer The content of this press release, and the Q3 2024 Global Invalid Traffic (IVT) & Ad Fraud Benchmark Report (the "Report"), reflects Pixalate's opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes can be useful to the digital media industry. Any data shared is grounded in Pixalate’s proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources should not be construed as endorsements. Pixalate’s opinions are just that, opinions, which means that they are neither facts nor guarantees. Pixalate is sharing this data not to impugn the standing or reputation of any entity, person or app, but, instead, to report findings and trends pertaining to programmatic advertising activity in the time period studied. Pixalate does not independently verify third-party information. Per the Media Rating Council (MRC) , “‘Invalid Traffic’ is defined generally as traffic that does not meet certain ad serving quality or completeness criteria, or otherwise does not represent legitimate ad traffic that should be included in measurement counts. Among the reasons why ad traffic may be deemed invalid is it is a result of non-human traffic (spiders, bots, etc.), or activity designed to produce fraudulent traffic.” IVT is also sometimes referred to as “ad fraud.” Per the MRC , “'Fraud' is not intended to represent fraud as defined in various laws, statutes and ordinances or as conventionally used in U.S. Court or other legal proceedings, but rather a custom definition strictly for advertising measurement purposes.”In conclusion, the embezzlement case involving the subsidiary cashier in Hainan Yedao serves as a cautionary tale for businesses worldwide. The incident underscores the devastating impact of financial crimes and the imperative of upholding ethical standards and internal controls. As organizations navigate the complexities of modern business environments, they must remain vigilant against the pervasive threats of fraud and corruption. Only by fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability can companies protect their interests, uphold their reputation, and ensure sustainable growth in the long run.

The incident has also sparked a political firestorm, with opposition lawmakers calling for a thorough investigation and demanding accountability from the government. Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of South Korea's security protocols and the level of oversight within the Defense Ministry. The fallout from the raid is likely to reverberate across the political landscape, potentially shaping future policies and security measures.

Incoming Border Czar Thomas Homan says President-elect Donald Trump will restore Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) authority to protect American workers by conducting worksite enforcement raids and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” border policy. “We haven’t really worked out the plan for worksite enforcement,” Homan told the Washington Pos t about allowing ICE agents to conduct such immigration enforcement. “We know that employers are going to be upset.” In February 2021, Biden stripped ICE of its ability to conduct worksite enforcement raids. At the time, an agency official told the Post that the administration had “abolished ICE without abolishing ICE.” In addition to protecting American workers from illegal employment, Homan said the incoming Trump administration will reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy at the southern border, which Biden ended on his first day in office. Remain in Mexico was created and imposed by the first Trump administration, helping to drastically cut asylum fraud by ensuring migrants are not released into the U.S. interior while awaiting their immigration hearings. Homan said the next administration will similarly construct soft-sided facilities that will hold migrant adults with the children they arrive at the border with. “We need to show the American people we can do this and not be inhumane about it,” Homan told the Post . “We can’t lose the faith of the American people.” John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jbinder@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter here .Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas. Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and opened the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, which the Vatican expects will bring some 32 million tourists to Rome next year. In a sermon focused on the virtue of hope, which is also the theme of the Holy Year, the pontiff said hope "is a summons not to tarry, to be kept back by our old habits, or to wallow in mediocrity or laziness". "Hope calls us ... to be upset with things that are wrong and to find the courage to change them," he said. A Catholic Holy Year, also known as a Jubilee, is considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. They normally occur every 25 years. Pilgrims coming to Rome during the year can obtain special indulgences, or remission of their sins. This Jubilee will run through Jan. 6, 2026. At the beginning of Tuesday's ceremony, Francis oversaw the opening of a special bronze-panelled "Holy Door" at St. Peter's, which is only open during Jubilee years. The Vatican expects up to 100,000 pilgrims to walk through the door each day next year. At the papal Mass for an estimated 6,000 people in St. Peter's Basilica and 25,000 more watching on screens in the square outside, the pope also repeated an earlier call for developed nations to use the Jubilee to reduce the debt burden faced by low-income countries. "The Jubilee calls us to spiritual renewal and commits us to the transformation of our world," said the pontiff. "A time of jubilee for the poorer countries burdened beneath unfair debts; a time of jubilee for all those who are in bondage to forms of slavery old and new." A call for direct debt cancellation made by the late Pope John Paul II during the Jubilee year in 2000 sparked a campaign that resulted in $130 billion of debt cancellation between 2000 and 2015. Francis, who turned 88 this month, has been suffering from what the Vatican has described as a cold. He appeared on good form Tuesday evening, although his voice was a little raspy. On Wednesday, the pope will deliver his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) message and blessing. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)Psychologists and criminologists have pointed to the man's deep-seated vanity and desire for status and power as key motivators behind his criminal actions. By embezzling a substantial sum of money, he sought to elevate his social standing and fulfill his fantasies of leading a glamorous and extravagant lifestyle. His decision to join a criminal gang can be interpreted as a continuation of this pursuit of self-aggrandizement, as he seeks to assert dominance and control over others.