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  • Voice Biometrics as a Fraud Fighter

    Could Emerging Technology Play New Role in Call Centers? Voice Biometrics as a Fraud Fighter

    More banks are considering voice biometrics, though some still question if the tech is ready for prime time. What has sparked institutions' interest in this emerging authentication technology? Read more...

  • 5 Plead Guilty to Mortgage Scheme

    $1.5 Million Scam Illustrates Challenges in Catching Fraud 5 Plead Guilty to Mortgage Scheme

    A $1.5 million mortgage fraud scheme in Virginia shows that these complex scams continue to thrive. Why is this type of fraud so difficult to detect, and what can be done to prevent it? Read more...

  • 4 Security Priorities for Banks

    Gartner's Chuvakin on Mobile, Cloud, Hacktivist Attacks 4 Security Priorities for Banks

    From mobile and the cloud to DDoS attacks and risks surrounding big data, what should banks and credit unions do now to mitigate exposure? Gartner's Anton Chuvakin offers his top recommendations. Read more...

  • Global Breach Date Now Jan. 2011

    Visa, MasterCard Offer Revised Timeline Global Breach Date Now Jan. 2011

    New alerts from Visa and MasterCard suggest the breach at Global Payments dates to January 2011, an exposure window significantly longer than originally reported. What are the implications for card issuers? Read more...

  • Key Phish Phry Player Sentenced

    Last Figure in International Phishing Ring Gets Prison Term Key Phish Phry Player Sentenced

    A U.S. District Court has sentenced the last key figure from 2009's Operation Phish Phry, a two-year international cybercrime investigation that resulted in the arrest of 100 fraudsters on two continents. Read more...

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    Anonymous Hacks Justice Dept. Database

    Bureau of Justice Statistics Information Leaked By Jeffrey Roman
    Anonymous Hacks Justice Dept. Database

    The hacktivist group Anonymous says it has stolen 1.76 GB of data from a United States Bureau of Justice Statistics server and posted it online for download. What's the rationale behind this latest attack?

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    FBI Issues Warning to Travelers

    Fraudsters Exploit Hotel Internet Connections to Spread Malware By Information Security Media Group
    FBI Issues Warning to Travelers

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns of a scheme involving pop-up windows through which fraudsters trick travelers into installing bogus software updates. The "updates" are really malware installations.

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    The Need for New IT Security Strategy

    FBI Leader Highlights Current Critical Flaws, Solutions By Jeffrey Roman
    The Need for New IT Security Strategy

    Cybersecurity threats are so great that the FBI recognizes its falling behind on them. What must be done to contain the flood of cyber criminals? FBI cybersecurity leader Steve Chabinsky offers ideas.

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    Who Is Michael Daniel?

    New Cybersecurity Coordinator Will Reshape White House Post By Eric Chabrow
    Who Is Michael Daniel?

    Some of the most-connected people in D.C.'s cybersecurity community never heard of Michael Daniel, who will succeed Howard Schmidt when he retires as White House cybersecurity coordinator. Here's the skinny on Daniel.

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    3 Keys to Mobile Security

    Banks Are Thinking Beyond Mobile Banking, Payments By Jeffrey Roman
    3 Keys to Mobile Security

    How are banking institutions addressing mobile security risks and authentication challenges? Paul Smocer of BITS says some of the proactive steps banks are taking might surprise you.

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  • How to Respond to Hacktivism

    Many Organizations Misunderstand Hacktivists' Real Mission How to Respond to Hacktivism

    Hacktivist attacks will increase, and researcher Gregory Nowak says organizations can take proactive steps to reduce exposure and protect brand reputation. Why, then, are many organizations failing?

  • Matching Personalities to Jobs

    Author Identifies Ideal Personality Types for Security Roles Matching Personalities to Jobs

    Do you have the right personality type to flourish in an IT security role? Laurence Shatkin, author of "50 Best Jobs for Your Personality," offers tips for finding the job that truly fits your type.

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