security & fraud

Wyze Smart Device Co Leaks 2.4M Customers’ Data
Wyze Smart Device Co Leaks 2.4M Customers’ Data
December 29, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Internet of Things (IoT) vendor Wyze announced a server leak that exposed the data of 2.4 million customers from Dec. 4 to Dec. 24. The...

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Synthetic Fraud’s Slow Roll Across FIs
Synthetic Fraud’s Slow Roll Across FIs
December 23, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Impersonation fraud — where a cybercriminal pretends to be someone they aren’t in an attempt to make off with funds — gets a lot of...

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The Rise Of Holiday Reshipping Fraud
The Rise Of Holiday Reshipping Fraud
December 17, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Criminals get into the holiday spirit, too. For instance, they know how to talk in friendly, polite terms to overworked and often-frustrated customer service representatives...

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Doing Battle With Holiday Fraudsters At The ATM
Doing Battle With Holiday Fraudsters At The ATM
December 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The holiday season is in full swing. That means opening up wallets and purses at the point of sale, which often means paying with cash...

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Why Securing Digital Transactions Is On Every Merchant’s Wish List
Why Securing Digital Transactions Is On Every Merchant’s Wish List
December 12, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

While dealing with fraud has always been a cost of doing business for merchants, the digital age has changed the game in terms of fighting...

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FBI Warns Russian Apps Are Subject To ‘Cyber Exploitation’
FBI Warns Russian Apps Are Subject To ‘Cyber Exploitation’
December 02, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about mobile apps developed in Russia, saying they could be a “potential counterintelligence threat.” The...

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Fighting Real-Time Payment Fraud In Layers, With Moats
Fighting Real-Time Payment Fraud In Layers, With Moats
November 26, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Real-time payments, real-time risk. As consumers embrace real-time transactions, financial institutions (FIs) must recalibrate their fraud-fighting strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FBI Probing Hack Of US Electricity Providers
FBI Probing Hack Of US Electricity Providers
November 26, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is investigating a hacking campaign that targeted more than a dozen U.S. utilities, some of which are located near critical infrastructure. According to...

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Malicious Apps Gained Access To Some Facebook, Twitter Users’ Personal Info
Malicious Apps Gained Access To Some Facebook, Twitter Users’ Personal Info
November 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

After using their accounts to log into specific Android apps downloaded from the Google Play store, Twitter and Facebook noted that the personal information of hundreds of...

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