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.
EU Launches Financial Crime Team To Police Pandemic Economy
EU Launches Financial Crime Team To Police Pandemic Economy
June 08, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The European Union (EU) has established a new unit to wage war against financial crime amid an economy struck by the coronavirus pandemic. Europol, EU’s...

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India’s BHIM Payments Site May Have Exposed 7 Million Users’ Data
India’s BHIM Payments Site May Have Exposed 7 Million Users’ Data
June 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

India’s BHIM payment app has reportedly accidentally exposed the personal data of 7 million users, including addresses, scans of Aadhar IDs and caste certificates, according...

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Phishing Attacks Continue To Find Fuel In A Global Pandemic
Phishing Attacks Continue To Find Fuel In A Global Pandemic
June 01, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Google issued a stark warning last week about the state of cybersecurity: Phishing attacks are on the rise and continue to take advantage of vulnerabilities...

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Google Reports Resurgence In Pandemic Hacking, Phishing
Google Reports Resurgence In Pandemic Hacking, Phishing
May 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Google’s security experts had their hands full in April, as its Threat Analysis Group (TAG) emailed 1,755 warnings to users whose accounts were targets, the...

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Deep Dive: Preventing Financial Crime Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
Deep Dive: Preventing Financial Crime Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 25, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is significantly affecting everyday life, with more than one-third of the world’s population subject to social distancing guidelines, stay-at-home orders or...

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Deploying A Multilayered Fraud Prevention System During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Deploying A Multilayered Fraud Prevention System During The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 22, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial crimes are increasing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with fraudsters impersonating tax officials to steal personal data. Multi-faceted approaches are necessary, as simply using automated...

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How PNC Is Fighting Pandemic-Fueled Financial Crime
How PNC Is Fighting Pandemic-Fueled Financial Crime
May 21, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial crime is a never-ending concern for banks, credit unions (CUs) and other financial institutions (FIs), with trillions of dollars and untold terabytes of personal...

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Onboarding Sellers At The Speed Of Revenue
Onboarding Sellers At The Speed Of Revenue
May 14, 2020  |  Digital Onboarding

eCommerce ordering shot up since the pandemic was declared on March 12 and brick-and-mortar businesses closed its doors, leading to a boom in both businesses...

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Why Unified Commerce Is Critical For Merchants — And Catnip For Fraudsters
Why Unified Commerce Is Critical For Merchants — And Catnip For Fraudsters
May 08, 2020  |  Retail

The shift to digital commerce is more urgent than ever — and so are some of the potential pitfalls as fraudsters recalibrate their attacks and...

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