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.

Data Prevents Merchants From Falling Victim to Refund Abuse
Data Prevents Merchants From Falling Victim to Refund Abuse
April 26, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Today’s sophisticated cyberfraud landscape requires constant vigilance by merchants against the ever-present threat of bad actors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Rise of Behavioral Fraud Makes Smart Prevention Critical for Businesses 
Rise of Behavioral Fraud Makes Smart Prevention Critical for Businesses 
April 05, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Employees are simultaneously a company’s first line of defense and their weakest link. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Rise of SVB-Driven Fraud Shows How Fast Criminals Move
Rise of SVB-Driven Fraud Shows How Fast Criminals Move
March 23, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

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Incoming Payments Fraud Poses ‘Silent Threat’ to Bottom Lines  
Incoming Payments Fraud Poses ‘Silent Threat’ to Bottom Lines  
February 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Put up $2, and you can score $100 million. Incoming payments are the new attack vector.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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EU Cracks Down on Phone Number Masking to Protect Consumers
EU Cracks Down on Phone Number Masking to Protect Consumers
December 21, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Phone number masking cases have caused European authorities to issue advice on how to prevent fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Small Businesses Increasingly Targeted by BEC Scams and Other Internet Crimes 
Small Businesses Increasingly Targeted by BEC Scams and Other Internet Crimes 
December 16, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Criminals are using BEC scams against small businesses to steal hundred-thousand-dollar food shipments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Automating Digital Identity Boosts Business Satisfaction With Fraud Tools
Automating Digital Identity Boosts Business Satisfaction With Fraud Tools
November 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

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More than Three-Quarters of Acquiring Banks Use AI to Reduce Payment Fraud
More than Three-Quarters of Acquiring Banks Use AI to Reduce Payment Fraud
October 11, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

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Ingo CEO on Avoiding Account Funding’s ‘Russian Roulette’
Ingo CEO on Avoiding Account Funding’s ‘Russian Roulette’
September 13, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

“If the fraudsters find a hole, they’re going to run a bunch of transactions through it,” Ingo Money CEO Drew Edwards remarked to Karen Webster....

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