phishing

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

FBI Probing Hack Of US Electricity Providers
FBI Probing Hack Of US Electricity Providers
November 26, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is investigating a hacking campaign that targeted more than a dozen U.S. utilities, some of which are located near critical infrastructure. According to...

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Kaspersky: Fake Push Notifications Have Grown Nearly 70 Pct In 2019
Kaspersky: Fake Push Notifications Have Grown Nearly 70 Pct In 2019
November 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky is highlighting a rise in fake browser notifications this year, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Visa: Using AI To Separate The Good, Bad — Across Billions Of Daily Security Events
Visa: Using AI To Separate The Good, Bad — Across Billions Of Daily Security Events
November 14, 2019  |  VISA

Three billion credit and debit cards. More than 100 billion transactions, worth more than $11 trillion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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GIACT On Payments’ $29M Wire Fraud Wake-Up Call
GIACT On Payments’ $29M Wire Fraud Wake-Up Call
November 04, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Last week, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s largest financial media organization, Nikkei, made headlines for the reason that no firm ever wants: The company was...

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How FIs Can Win The Eternal — And Escalating — Cybersecurity Battle
How FIs Can Win The Eternal — And Escalating — Cybersecurity Battle
September 30, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Cyberthreats are increasing, and are playing out on a global stage. Credit cards are at risk, of course, but so are smart grids, oil pipelines...

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SMBs Severely Underestimate Data Breach Costs
SMBs Severely Underestimate Data Breach Costs
September 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

It’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and industry leaders are zeroing in on some of the most vulnerable targets of cyber scams: small businesses. Get...

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Trending: How Facebook Unfriends Ad Fraudsters
Trending: How Facebook Unfriends Ad Fraudsters
August 29, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

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Payroll Faces Cyber Threats From All Sides
Payroll Faces Cyber Threats From All Sides
August 13, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Amid the growing list of cybersecurity concerns businesses must keep on top of, payroll is a growing target for attackers both inside and outside the...

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 How To Cut The Phishing Lines That Bind Us
 How To Cut The Phishing Lines That Bind Us
August 02, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are ever bolder when it comes to phishing scams, which are up 76 percent year over year.  The best approach to stop the bad...

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