Fraud Protection September 3, 2014 How Cybercriminals Monetize Information Obtained From Social Networks 6 min read - As more and more people share private information on social media, cybercriminals are working to monetize information obtained from social networks.
September 3, 2014 No Shock: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Spawns Phishing Scams 3 min read - With the overwhelming popularity of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it is no surprise that scammers are using the effort to steal information and money.
Banking & Finance August 29, 2014 Russian Email Data Breach: Top Ways the Data Could Be Used 4 min read - In the wake of a reported data breach by hackers in Russia, individuals and companies should be on the lookout for these types of malicious attacks.
Fraud Protection July 7, 2014 Cyber Criminals Never Sleep, Nor Should Your Fraud Prevention 4 min read - Cyber criminals have substantial capabilities, operate 24/7 and are counting on your lack of education and fraud prevention know-how as their allies.
Banking & Finance June 20, 2014 SVPENG: Mobile Malware Expanding to New Territories 2 min read - SVPENG may be the first of its kind: A PC-grade malware for mobile devices that is now targeting new regions with overlay attack and mobile ransomware.
Fraud Protection June 12, 2014 Services from the Underground Market: One Stop Shop for New Identities 2 min read - Modern cyber crime includes not just malware, phishing and targeted attacks, but also identity theft and identity forgery, which are regaining momentum.
Banking & Finance May 12, 2014 Not Just About the Money: The Collateral Damage Prevented by Fraud Protection 3 min read - Fraud protection is not just about protecting the bottom line: Fraud has a devastating impact on the psychology of customers, their experience and the company's efficiency. The impact is bigger when customers have to bear part or all of the…
Banking & Finance April 3, 2014 Beating Criminals at Their Own Game: Use Offense and Defense for Fraud Protection (Part 1) 2 min read - Criminals engage organizations that manage customers' assets in a "battle of wits": They exploit technological and human weaknesses to commit financial crimes and fraud, leaving the organization and its customers holding the bag. A holistic approach to fraud protection should…
Fraud Protection April 1, 2014 The Next Evolution of Spam: Spam Is Not Dead 2 min read - After a new fraud-as-a-service capability was introduced in an online cyber crime community, it became clear that fraudsters are still interested in spam.
Malware November 21, 2013 The Most Dangerous Malware Trends for 2014 2 min read - Recent malware trends to note include the evolution, maturation and diversification of the attacks and fraud schemes they facilitate.