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.

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

Security experts are warning about a phishing scam that can help hackers bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). The attack was demonstrated for the first time at...

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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  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Cybersecurity

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. The latest research in small business cybersecurity has revealed...

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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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BSA Officials At FIs Targeted By Phishing Campaign
BSA Officials At FIs Targeted By Phishing Campaign
February 08, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

In a reported phishing campaign that began last month, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officials at credit unions in the U.S. are said to have been...

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When Passwords Become Corporates’ Own Worst Enemy
When Passwords Become Corporates’ Own Worst Enemy
February 08, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Cyberattacks are a massive problem for organizations today, and the threat is only growing larger. IBM data said the average cost of a data breach...

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Microsoft Issues Emergency Internet Explorer Security Update
Microsoft Issues Emergency Internet Explorer Security Update
December 21, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Microsoft issued an emergency security update for Internet Explorer after hackers were able to exploit a new flaw in several versions of the browser. “A remote...

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