An attack on the Thrift Savings Plan exposed personal details about more than 120,000 federal pension participants. Learn why one expert says the breach could have serious long-term implications.
Why are socially engineered schemes causing so many headaches? Symantec's new Internet Security Threat Report shows attacks are growing. Here's a list of Symantec's recommendations to thwart risks.
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?
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.
Banks and credit unions say losses linked to card-skimming are a growing concern. Why are skimming attacks successful, and what can be done to thwart the threats?
Card skimming at ATM vestibule access doors is a source of increasing concern for financial institutions and law enforcement agencies. What new security measures should institutions take?
In Georgia, a man has pleaded guilty for his role in a $1.3 million phishing scheme. How did Bank of America and Chase help law enforcement agencies crack this alleged international fraud ring?
Which Internet security threats pose the greatest risks to organizations in 2012 and beyond? Symantec has just released its Internet Security Threat Report, which reveals some surprising trends.
Phishing - it's the classic scheme that never goes away. In fact, it evolves. Amy Blackshaw of RSA offers insights on how to respond to this and other trends identified in the 2012 Faces of Fraud survey.
In an exclusive interview about the 2012 Faces of Fraud Survey, Blackshaw discusses:
Today's top fraud...
In Texas, banking leaders and law enforcement agencies have joined forces to attack ACH and wire fraud. Learn about the anti-fraud recommendations they've developed.
Organizations of all sizes continue to face ever-stricter regulatory and security requirements to protect their IT assets from unauthorized use. In response, many enterprises have embarked upon Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives, only to be disappointed with the cost, speed and effectiveness of their...
The tale of a close call with a phishing attack illustrates why educating consumers and businesses about online security risks plays a critical role in the fight against fraud.
What security vulnerabilities are exposed by recent skimming attacks at eight Toronto hospitals? Fraud experts say there are lessons to be learned when placing ATMs outside traditional bank locations.
How will Diane Ness and BITS help banks reduce fraud? As the new head of fraud-reduction programs for the technology division of the Financial Services Roundtable, Ness says education and communication about emerging threats will be a priority.
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