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.

Deep Dive: Why Fraudsters See Value In Phishing
Deep Dive: Why Fraudsters See Value In Phishing
July 26, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

It is far too easy for modern consumers and businesses to be lured into digital scams, and phishing is one of the most persistent types....

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Phishing Remains A Persistent Problem
Phishing Remains A Persistent Problem
July 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Because of the huge number of emails sent daily – by some estimates, 3.7 billion people send around 269 billion emails every single day –...

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Inside N26’s Fraud Protection Strategy
Inside N26’s Fraud Protection Strategy
July 24, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

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Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA
Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA
June 06, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Security experts are warning about a phishing scam that can help hackers bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Porn Email Scam Nets Scammers Almost $1M In Bitcoin
Porn Email Scam Nets Scammers Almost $1M In Bitcoin
May 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

There’s an email scam going around that involves scammers claiming to have webcam footage of people watching porn, with threats to release the info if...

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New Wire Fraud Scam Reroutes Direct Deposit Paychecks
New Wire Fraud Scam Reroutes Direct Deposit Paychecks
April 09, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A new type of phishing scam targets the HR departments of companies and asks for reroutes on direct deposit accounts, CNBC reported. Once the changes...

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New Cyberattacks Surface To Steal Corporate Funds
New Cyberattacks Surface To Steal Corporate Funds
April 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The threat of cyberattacks continues to grow, and small businesses (SMBs) are caught in the crosshairs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Study Finds Half Of UK Firms Vulnerable To Invoice Fraud
Study Finds Half Of UK Firms Vulnerable To Invoice Fraud
March 08, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Invoice fraud is on the rise in the UK, with half of all businesses exposed, according to a Santander study.  Separately, a US college campus...

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BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions
BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions
February 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Even Bank Secrecy Act officials are in the crosshairs of scammers, according to news of recent email “phishing” campaigns. Separately, the saga over the alleged...

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