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.

Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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FBI Sets Sights On Payroll Fraud Scheme
FBI Sets Sights On Payroll Fraud Scheme
September 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Payroll fraud is underway, according to the FBI's "IC3" division, targeting employees in a number of verticals. The key method is phishing. Elsewhere, Europol warns...

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Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers
Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers
September 17, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In 2016, $81 million disappeared from Bangladesh’s central bank. It could have been a lot worse — hackers tried to get away with $1 billion....

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Home Buyers, Tricked By Business Email Scams, Lose Six-Figure Sums
Home Buyers, Tricked By Business Email Scams, Lose Six-Figure Sums
September 04, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

A scam targeting homeowners is leaving some without the downpayment for their closing on the day the loan is to be signed. Get the Full...

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‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns
‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns
August 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Phishing scams remain one of the most popular ways a cyberattacker can target a small business. The strategy typically involves sending a fake invoice or...

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Phishing Amid The Sea Of Invoice Fraud
Phishing Amid The Sea Of Invoice Fraud
August 24, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

If the saying is that there is nothing new under the sun, only new ways to say it, then let’s extend the sentiment to payments....

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In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
August 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

There's nothing new under the sun, except when it comes to payments fraud.  Phishing still grabs victims by the wallet, and Barclays warns against social...

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Europe Grabs B2B Payments Fraud (Small And Large) Headlines
Europe Grabs B2B Payments Fraud (Small And Large) Headlines
August 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The land down under has seen some underhanded tactics when it comes to payments fraud. Beyond some cautionary tales tied to phishing, in Europe one finance...

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ICO Investors Fall For Exit Scams, Phishing
ICO Investors Fall For Exit Scams, Phishing
August 15, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

The founder of crypto startup Savedroid, which just raised $50 million in an initial coin offering (ICO), posted two photos on his Twitter account a few...

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