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.

Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown

Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown
Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown
April 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi was the victim of a hacking attempt, according to a notice seen by reporters recently, Reuters reported. Get the Full...

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Banking Bots: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Banking Bots: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
March 25, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Email Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Coronavirus Opportunity
Email Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Coronavirus Opportunity
March 23, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Even in times of global crisis, fraudsters will always look for ways to exploit unsuspecting targets. Corporates and government officials have recently been sounding the...

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Stopping Fraudsters From Taking The Travel Industry For An $11B Ride
Stopping Fraudsters From Taking The Travel Industry For An $11B Ride
March 20, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

With the global travel industry expected to lose $11 billion to fraud this year, online travel agents (OTAs) must safeguard against threats across multiple channels....

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How Fraudsters Create New Schemes With Social Engineering
How Fraudsters Create New Schemes With Social Engineering
March 18, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Fraud is a perennial concern for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and digital channels open ample new avenues for cybercrime, with hackers targeting restaurants for their cash,...

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Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams
Companies, US Gov’t Warn Of Coronavirus Cyber Scams
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As more firms worldwide push for workers to hunker down from home in order to fend off the spread of the coronavirus, people are advised...

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‘Shark Tank’ Judge Recoups $400K Lost In Phishing Scam
‘Shark Tank’ Judge Recoups $400K Lost In Phishing Scam
March 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Barbara Corcoran, a judge on the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” said she is “thrilled” about getting back almost $400,000 that she lost during a...

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Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
February 28, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Cloud hosting platforms are charged with storing and protecting vast troves of valuable personal and company information, making them tempting targets for fraudsters. Improper security...

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