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Fraud Prevention
FinCEN Issues Spanish-Language Resources to Combat Mail-Theft Related Check Fraud
December 11, 2024

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued Spanish translations of two resources focused on mail theft-related check fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Business Infrastructure Under Siege as Cybercriminals Target Data Transfer Points
December 11, 2024

The cornerstones of modern businesses are under attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Featurespace Receives US Patent for AI-Powered Fraud Detection Technology
December 11, 2024

Featurespace was granted a U.S. patent for its adaptive behavioral analytics technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls
December 10, 2024

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company and one of its employees, saying they played a role in an April 2020 compromise of about 81,000 firewalls owned by thousands of businesses worldwide. Get the Full...

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Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
December 10, 2024

A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks, mainstays of financial services that have been around for decades — even centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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How Data-Sharing Consortium Approaches Are Beating Back Bank Fraud
December 10, 2024

When it comes to fraud prevention, sharing is caring for financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Scam-Related Fraud Jumped 56% in 2024, Surpassing Digital Payment Crimes
December 10, 2024

As digital transactions play a role in the financial landscape, financial institutions invest heavily in fraud prevention tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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British Think Tank: Paying Whistleblowers Could Be ‘Pivotal’ in Preventing Fraud
December 08, 2024

A British defense/security think tank says the country should pay whistleblowers to prevent fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024

Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...