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.
Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown
Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown
April 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi was the victim of a hacking attempt, according to a notice seen by reporters recently, Reuters reported. The state-owned bank...

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How Axos Bank Uses Multilayered Filtering To Keep Bad Bots Out And Good Bots In
How Axos Bank Uses Multilayered Filtering To Keep Bad Bots Out And Good Bots In
March 26, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Automated bots can wreak havoc on banks, but building an airtight defense can impede a good user experience. The challenge is separating the good bots,...

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Banking Bots: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Banking Bots: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
March 25, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Digital fraud continues to flourish, with recent surveys finding that security breaches have increased 67% since 2014 and 11% since 2018. Casualties of these breaches...

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Email Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Coronavirus Opportunity
Email Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Coronavirus Opportunity
March 23, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Even in times of global crisis, fraudsters will always look for ways to exploit unsuspecting targets. Corporates and government officials have recently been sounding the...

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Stopping Fraudsters From Taking The Travel Industry For An $11B Ride
Stopping Fraudsters From Taking The Travel Industry For An $11B Ride
March 20, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

With the global travel industry expected to lose $11 billion to fraud this year, online travel agents (OTAs) must safeguard against threats across multiple channels....

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How Fraudsters Create New Schemes With Social Engineering
How Fraudsters Create New Schemes With Social Engineering
March 18, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Fraud is a perennial concern for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and digital channels open ample new avenues for cybercrime, with hackers targeting restaurants for their cash,...

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Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams
Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As more firms worldwide push for workers to hunker down from home in order to fend off the spread of the coronavirus, people are advised...

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‘Shark Tank’ Judge Recoups $400K Lost In Phishing Scam
‘Shark Tank’ Judge Recoups $400K Lost In Phishing Scam
March 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Barbara Corcoran, a judge on the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” said she is “thrilled” about getting back almost $400,000 that she lost during a...

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Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
February 28, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Cloud hosting platforms are charged with storing and protecting vast troves of valuable personal and company information, making them tempting targets for fraudsters. Improper security...

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