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.

IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
July 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The IRS is warning tax professionals of a rise in scams designed to steal taxpayer information. The tax agency and its “Security Summit” partners —...

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Security Firm iVerify Raises $12 Million Amid Data Breach Epidemic
Security Firm iVerify Raises $12 Million Amid Data Breach Epidemic
June 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Security firm iVerify has raised $12 million for its endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution. The funding round, announced Wednesday (June 26), was led by...

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As Data Breaches Proliferate, New NIST Playbook Offers Recovery Tactics
As Data Breaches Proliferate, New NIST Playbook Offers Recovery Tactics
February 27, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Data breaches can have far-reaching impacts on operations, finances and reputations.  And the impact and frequency of data breaches are only increasing as bad actors...

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Scammers Using GenAI to Improve, Scale Phishing Attacks
Scammers Using GenAI to Improve, Scale Phishing Attacks
February 14, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Criminals armed with generative AI tools can easily create realistic videos,...

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Attack Vectors 2024: Scaling Effective Cyber Hygiene Throughout Your Business 
Attack Vectors 2024: Scaling Effective Cyber Hygiene Throughout Your Business 
January 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Most crimes, especially most cybercrimes, are crimes of opportunity. And faced with a proliferation of simple yet effective attacks from cybercriminals leveraging scalable tactics powered by...

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The AI Revolution in Retail: Opportunities and Risks
The AI Revolution in Retail: Opportunities and Risks
December 08, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The rise of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has thrust generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the driver’s seat of retail technologies, prompting brands across...

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77% of Retailers Rank Generative AI as the Most Impactful Emerging Technology
77% of Retailers Rank Generative AI as the Most Impactful Emerging Technology
December 07, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The rise of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT has thrust generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the driver’s seat of retail technologies, prompting brands...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Countering Rising Fraud Threats to CUs
PYMNTS Intelligence: Countering Rising Fraud Threats to CUs
September 07, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Fraud attacks against banks and credit unions (CUs) are nothing new, but consumers are taking them much more seriously than they used to. A study...

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Thales Pays $3.6 Billion for Cybersecurity Firm Imperva
Thales Pays $3.6 Billion for Cybersecurity Firm Imperva
July 25, 2023  |  Acquisitions

French multinational Thales has acquired cybersecurity firm Imperva from owner Thoma Bravo for $3.6 billion. The deal, announced Tuesday (July 25), is designed to bolster Thales’ digital identity and cybersecurity business improve its...

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