VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Attackers may use video communication platforms to distribute ransomware by exploiting vulnerabilities in the software or tricking you into downloading infected files. Additionally, consider platforms with strong access controls, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access.

Risk 275

Risk Ransomware Phishing MFA 275

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 27, 2024

A joint investigation by Mandiant, Snowflake, and CrowdStrike revealed that Sp1d3r tracked as UNC5537, used stolen customer credentials to target at least 165 organizations that had not enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their accounts.

FBI 130

FBI Breach MFA Cybersecurity 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Digital identity solutions have become increasingly widespread in recent years as alternatives or supplements to old-fashioned authentication methods like passwords. Multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometric scans are quickly becoming the norm in numerous fields, including online accounts for banks and other businesses.

Multifactor Authentication 97

Multifactor Authentication MFA Verification Online and Mobile Banking 97

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

Tightening Authentication. FIs must use highly secure methods to authenticate customers’ identities and make it difficult for cybercriminals that manage to steal customer information to pass themselves off as legitimate customers. MFA requires customers to prove their identities by providing at least two types of credentials.

Authentication 60

Authentication MFA Phishing Scams 60

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

Banks are leveraging multi-factor authentication (MFA) and machine learning (ML) to protect these systems, but customers fear this may not be enough. For more on these and other financial crime news items, download this month’s Playbook. Building Consumer Trust With Open Banking Security. About the Tracker.

Financial Crimes 91

Financial Crimes MFA Federal Trade Commission Crime 91

PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2020

Bad actors often find them a more appealing target than the apps to which they are connected, as they can bypass in-app authentication procedures and seize control of all connected apps at the same time by infiltrating the API’s code. For more on these and other B2B API news items, download this month’s Tracker. About The Tracker.

Real Time Payments 75

Real Time Payments API B2B MFA 75

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The October Preventing Financial Crimes Playbook explores the latest financial crime developments, including the growing threat of P2P payment app fraud, evolving customer attitudes surrounding multifactor authentication and biometrics, and recent successes in fraud prevention in the United Kingdom. About The Playbook.

Zelle 89

Zelle P2P Scams Financial Crimes 89