Phishing attacks targeting telecommunication companies' customers, which result in account takeovers, are on the rise, federal authorities warn. Security experts offer analysis of the trend as well as mitigation advice.
Concerns about ATM cash-outs and fraud reach new heights, as U.S. federal banking regulators warn institutions to watch out for the fraudsters' latest scheme, known as "unlimited operations."
Taking down a phishing site won't keep cybercriminals from attacking your customers. With an abundance of easily-compromised websites online and a thriving ecosystem of cybercrime tools at their disposal, fraudsters launch attack after attack with impunity. This in-depth white paper explores modern phishing and...
On Christmas Eve, Target issued a warning about phishing scams linked to its breach recovery efforts. In response, the retailer says it is launching a dedicated resource page on its website for official communications.
A new takeover scam that the FBI calls a "man-in-the-e-mail" attack has drained $1.65 million from three Seattle-area businesses' accounts. Learn what steps to take to avoid becoming the next victim.
The Fraud Summit, to be held Oct. 22, will provide timely insights on top trends and strategies for mitigating risk. A keynote address will offer a close look at Chase Bank's anti-fraud strategies.
Spear-phishing attacks aimed at bank employees are on the rise, and community banks and credit unions are particularly vulnerable. Learn why experts say authentication is failing to address the problem.
This infographic gives a quick visual representation of some of the key findings of recent Webroot research on web security in the U.S. and UK. The findings highlight the significant costs that web threats pose to businesses - such as increased help desk support - and the risks especially for companies with no web...
Phishing attempts against bank employees are on the rise. How can institutions improve their defenses? Daniel Ingevaldson of Easy Solutions offers insights on how to combat advanced phishing techniques.
A new cross-device malware strain that has been linked to last year's High Roller attacks is defeating dual-factor authentication. Experts explain why banking institutions worldwide should be on alert.
Phishing attacks aimed at banking employees are up 44 percent this year. But institutions are not getting better at thwarting the attacks. What's wrong with their approach, and how can they fix it?
Preliminary results of the 2013 Faces of Fraud Survey show institutions are still suffering big financial losses linked to ACH and wire fraud. Why are they still getting hit, in spite of investments to detect and prevent account takeover?
It's been two years since the FFIEC issued updated guidance for online-banking transactions. But how effective have banks' conformance strategies actually been at curbing fraud? Experts weigh in.
Phishing schemes, particularly those aimed at the mobile channel, are growing. Daniel Cohen of RSA explains why we're no closer to solving the phishing problem.
Spear-phishing attacks are up and targeting individuals across all industries, according to a new warning from the FBI. Security experts advise how organizations can better detect and prevent attacks.
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