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.

‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns

‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns
‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns
August 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Phishing scams remain one of the most popular ways a cyberattacker can target a small business. The strategy typically involves sending a fake invoice or...

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Phishing Amid The Sea Of Invoice Fraud
Phishing Amid The Sea Of Invoice Fraud
August 24, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

If the saying is that there is nothing new under the sun, only new ways to say it, then let’s extend the sentiment to payments....

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In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
August 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

There's nothing new under the sun, except when it comes to payments fraud.  Phishing still grabs victims by the wallet, and Barclays warns against social...

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Europe Grabs B2B Payments Fraud (Small And Large) Headlines
Europe Grabs B2B Payments Fraud (Small And Large) Headlines
August 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The land down under has seen some underhanded tactics when it comes to payments fraud. Beyond some cautionary tales tied to phishing, in Europe one finance...

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ICO Investors Fall For Exit Scams, Phishing
ICO Investors Fall For Exit Scams, Phishing
August 15, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

The founder of crypto startup Savedroid, which just raised $50 million in an initial coin offering (ICO), posted two photos on his Twitter account a few...

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Why Phishers Like B2B
Why Phishers Like B2B
August 09, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Businesses, get ready: The phishers are paying more attention to you. No company has ever been completely safe from criminals, whether it’s the type that...

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ProofPoint Warns Of Bank Trojans: A Massive Threat Executives May Overlook
ProofPoint Warns Of Bank Trojans: A Massive Threat Executives May Overlook
August 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Warnings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation have enterprises worried about cybersecurity — specifically, concerns about ransomware attacks. Business Email Compromise scams continue to grow...

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Phishing Scam Masquerades As Square To Target Businesses
Phishing Scam Masquerades As Square To Target Businesses
July 30, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

A phishing scam making the rounds and targeting businesses is using the Square name to fool its targets. Reports in the Victoria Advocate said scammers are...

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