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.

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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Hackers Using ‘Supply Chain Attacks’ to Access Multiple Targets
Hackers Using ‘Supply Chain Attacks’ to Access Multiple Targets
July 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are increasingly employing “supply chain attacks” that give them access to multiple targets. In these hacks, cybercriminals compromise software or service providers to steal...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Why FinTechs Are Leaning Into AI to Fight Changing Fraud Threats
PYMNTS Intelligence: Why FinTechs Are Leaning Into AI to Fight Changing Fraud Threats
July 13, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

As financial fraud evolves in the digital age, the picture that emerges is a complex one. On one hand, fraud in 2022 was at its...

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Pay.UK Says Controlling UK’s Payments Fraud Epidemic Needs More than AI
Pay.UK Says Controlling UK’s Payments Fraud Epidemic Needs More than AI
May 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Over £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) in the U.K. was stolen through authorized and unauthorized financial fraud in 2022, according to a recently published UK Finance report....

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