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.

Apple Apologizes For Stolen Apple IDs In China

Apple Apologizes For Stolen Apple IDs In China
Apple Apologizes For Stolen Apple IDs In China
October 16, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Apple, nearly a week after it emerged that some Apple IDs were stolen in China, apologized for the hacking, saying in a statement that it...

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From The Phone To Email: How Scammers Hit SMBs
From The Phone To Email: How Scammers Hit SMBs
October 15, 2018  |  B2B Payments

When Maryland Attorney General (AG) Brian E. Frosh issued a warning to the state’s small business (SMB) owners last week, he shed light on the...

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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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