Goal! Spam Campaigns Capitalize on the World Cup Craze
IBM X-Force researchers observed several ongoing spam campaigns tied to the World Cup — many of which used the official branding of tournament sponsors to lure victims.
Establishing Digital Identity Assurance: Who Is in Your Circle of Digital Trust?
Companies must quickly and transparently establish digital trust across the omnichannel client journey.
The Modernization Misstep: A CEO Takes on Digital Transformation
Step into the shoes of an insurance company CEO chasing digital transformation. Read on as she tries to avoid missteps in this story about modernization, risks, fraud and user experience.
More Than 1 Million US Children Fell Victim to Identity Fraud in 2017
A recent study revealed that more than 1 million children living in the U.S. fell victim to identity fraud in 2017, costing families $540 million.
New Fraud Statistics Show Rising Volume of Identity Theft
New fraud statistics from Cifas revealed a drop in overall fraud reports even as online identity theft rises.
Cybercriminals Use Old-School Tactics to Exploit Credit Card Chip Security
Credit card chip security has improved, but that hasn't stopped cybercriminals from using old-school methods such as mail interception to leverage chip-and-PIN technology for their own gain.
Millennials Reported More Cases of Identity Theft Than Senior Citizens in 2017
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more identity theft reports from millennials in 2017 than they did from senior citizens, according to a recent report.
EMV Adoption Improves Credit Card Fraud Protection by 70 Percent, Study Finds
Increased EMV adoption is putting a dent in credit card fraud protection efforts, but cybercriminals continue to exploit security gaps in financial and retail organizations to steal card details.
You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Security for Convenience to Establish Digital Trust
In an age of limited physical interaction, organizations need a way to establish digital trust without compromising the user experience.
How Cybercriminals Use Money Mule Accounts to Profit From Online Fraud
As cybercriminal tactics evolve, banks must employ fraud detection solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to evaluate new registrations for signs of money mule activity.