December 21, 2015

Pro POS Malware: Not Quite Professional-Grade?

2 min read - According to security researchers, new Pro POS malware doesn't exactly live up to its sophisticated hype even though it's adept at skimming basic data.

Banking & Finance December 3, 2015

Charity Fraud Trifecta: Phishing, Vishing and Smishing

6 min read - The holiday season is upon us and charity fraud is a concern once again, just as it has been in the past. Here's what consumers need to know.

Endpoint December 2, 2015

Holiday Online Shopping a Challenge for Enterprise Security

2 min read - Online shopping is popular during the holiday season, but enterprises must protect themselves from possible security risks brought about by this practice.

November 18, 2015

In the Bag? Secure Chip-and-PIN Card Adoption Still Slow in US

2 min read - Organizations in the U.S. have been slow to adopt chip-and-PIN payment cards, leading nine state attorneys general to voice their support for the cause.

Fraud Protection October 30, 2015

Online Fraud Hits New High in 2015 — and It’s Going for Broke

3 min read - Online fraud is growing, but retailers can enhance cybersecurity for customers through identity authentication and fraud prevention strategies.

Retail October 21, 2015

Chip-and-PIN Is Here, but It’s Not a Credit Card Security Cure-All

2 min read - Chip-and-PIN technology is being rolled out across the U.S., but the transition isn't going to solve all the security problems that plague retailers.

October 15, 2015

Duped Digital Certificates: Major CAs Accused of Fueling Fraudsters

2 min read - CAs aren't keeping up their end of the bargain: According to Netcraft, many have been issuing digital certificates to scam websites.

Fraud Protection October 13, 2015

Disaster Fraud: Criminals Capitalizing on Catastrophes

3 min read - Disaster fraud is a deliberate act to deceive people, government organizations or private industries after devastating events for personal financial gain.

September 2, 2015

Social Engineering and BEC Scams: Walking the Wire?

2 min read - Social engineering has become commonplace in malware parlance. But now, cybercriminals are targeting executives in high-level wire transfer scams.

Fraud Protection September 2, 2015

Customer Experience: A Casualty in the War Against Cybercrime

3 min read - Financial institutions are trying to protect customers from fraud, but their efforts often leave much to be desired with respect to the customer experience