Don't click phishy links. Everyone knows that. But are your end users prepared to quickly identify today's tricky tactics being used by bad actors? Probably not. Cybercriminals have moved beyond simple bait and switch domains. They're now employing a variety of advanced social engineering techniques to entice your...
Rumors are swirling about how the Department of Health and Human Services lost about $7.5 million in grant payments through a series of cyberattacks last year, including speculation over whether the incidents involved sophisticated AI-augmented spear-phishing or more commonplace fraud schemes.
Hackers celebrated the year-end holidays with a malicious "Free Leaksmas" posting on the dark web, releasing 50 million stolen consumer records, including credit card information. Researchers said the leaked data can be used for identity theft and fraud.
In late Q4 2023, ISMG conducted a survey that attracted over 100 responses from professionals and provided a unique platform for Fraud, AML, Financial Crime, and Compliance leaders to contribute their insights and to offer a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the daily battle against fraud.
The continuing battle against fraud and financial crime demands constant adaptation and innovation. Generative AI - Artificial Intelligence - and broader AI technologies have brought both excitement and apprehension to our field, as they hold the promise of revolutionising our approach to fraud prevention while...
Check fraud, scams and account takeovers dominated the fraud landscape in 2023. Banks and other financial institutions are expected to continue to struggle with account takeovers as fraudsters have changed their modus operandi, making it difficult to track fraudulent proceeds.
As the adoption of real-time payments increases, the United States will likely see an increase in scams, which will further fuel the debate about reimbursement models for FedNow and RTP networks, said Peter Tapling, board member at the U.S. Faster Payments Council.
Days after announcing a security compromise, cloud-based identity and authentication management provider Okta said that an unknown threat actor had accessed files of 134 customers after an employee signed in to a personal Google profile on the Chrome browser of an Okta-managed laptop.
This latest Quarterly Threat Report (QTR) distils the trends, notable new behaviours, and unusual attacks we saw over the last quarter. Also utilizing previous threat reports to compare findings and point out patterns–and even provide some solutions for avoiding the latest threats.
By dissecting how attackers got...
Genetics testing firm 23andMe is investigating a data leak of ancestry DNA information for certain customers whose usernames and passwords were previously hacked on other websites. The company suspects a massive credential stuffing attack on individual accounts using recycled passwords and no MFA.
With the rise of social engineering, large organizations continue to fall for credential-based phishing attacks, which often lead to costly breaches. Traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods are increasingly under attack, and are especially prone to phishing. Join us to learn how to combat...
Netcraft purchased an online brand protection vendor to incorporate security analysts into the company's highly automated cybercrime takedown process. The deal will expedite the takedown of fraudulent websites by capitalizing on their joint knowledge of the global infrastructure provider landscape.
FICO research has found that macroeconomic factors can significantly impact fraud trends, and with inflation and fears of a recession looming, banks are facing new threats from fraudsters whose methods are becoming significantly more sophisticated. One of the areas most impacted is first-party fraud, where fraudsters...
FICO released the results of a survey of 1,000 Canadian consumers who were asked to share their perspectives about how financial services organizations manage fraud and identity verification in a digital-first world. These survey results provide insights on:
How your fraud efforts could be your secret weapon in...
An evolution in transaction monitoring is required to accurately detect suspicious activity and truly reduce false positives.
This comprehensive guide helps you quickly assess your program’s current state and identify opportunities for improvement. By updating processes, implementing the right tech, and closing...
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