VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Businesses with a dedicated cybersecurity team, who are likely to have identified the breach initially, should secure any systems, patch software, change access codes, and so on. You can also include links to up-to-date information on identity theft if appropriate.

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online - and protect your family - from data compromise and identity theft? FICO's Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. The post Cybersecurity: How to Protect Yourself Online (Video) appeared first on FICO.

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online – and protect your family – from data compromise and identity theft? FICO’s Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. Email is a big challenge, be careful.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2017

It’s a job seeker’s market when it comes to cybersecurity expertise, according to a new report from employee-employer matching company Indeed, and Apple tops the list of best U.S. corporations seeking to fill cybersecurity roles. Indeed announced today (Jan. 25) its ranking of the 10 best U.S. hit an all-time high last year.

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Seon

JUNE 24, 2024

The rise of online transactions and evolving cybercrime tactics highlight the urgent need for strong identity risk management and monitoring. Identity theft presents significant challenges to businesses, making proactive risk mitigation essential for regulatory compliance, trust, asset protection, and operational integrity.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

FICO, the analytics company, published a report , titled Fraud, Identity, and Digital Banking Consumer Survey 2023 – United Kingdom uncovering Brits’ attitudes towards fraud and cybersecurity measures. Identity theft to open a new account is the top-ranked concern at 30 per cent.

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FICO

JULY 18, 2017

This rich data set is a honey pot for cybercriminals – particularly those using data to fuel identity theft. We included telecommunications providers in the cybersecurity survey carried out on our behalf by independent research company Ovum. Download the e-book: “Cybersecurity for Telecoms –Views from the C Suite”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

22%: Rise in identity thefts targeting seniors between 2018 and 2019. banks spend annually on cybersecurity measures. Data: 200%: Increase in women’s apparel digital sales for Nike in Q1. 80K: Number of global regulatory updates in 2019 with which banks must comply to avoid fines. 6.7B: Amount U.K.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 17, 2024

Overall, 68 per cent of respondents either know or suspect that they’ve been a victim of online fraud or identity theft, or that they know someone who has been affected.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

The consequences of such attacks are severe, leading to financial losses, identity theft, and reputational damage for both users and financial institutions. Securing Indonesia’s Digital Future As cybersecurity leaders, safeguarding Indonesia’s digital future is a shared responsibility.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

After the Mueller indictments, do banks’ “day zero” identity verifications need a makeover? We’re referring, of course, to the act of opening a bank account from scratch, from the beginning – providing everything from name, address, Social Security number, identity documents and the like….

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) 2023 Business Impact Report , 73% of small business owners in the US reported a cyber-attack within the previous year, underlining the growing popularity of small businesses as a target among malicious actors.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 18, 2024

. “As enterprise businesses navigate the evolving commerce arena, heightened cybersecurity is undeniable. “Our partnership with Equifax showcases our unwavering commitment to cybersecurity, bolstered by a focus on enhancing trust in every transaction. We were operational within just one hour.”

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2018

Identity theft is an unfortunately reality for more consumers as data breaches continue to rock the market. Research from Auriemma Consulting Group estimates that identity theft has cost banks at least $6 billion, and cost consumers $58.9 But individual consumers aren’t the only victims of identity theft.

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Analyzing patterns and anomalies identifies potential risks associated with identity theft or fraudulent activities. Generative AI in Security: Advanced Threat Detection: Generative AI is a game-changer in cybersecurity, providing advanced threat detection capabilities.

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Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2024

This growth suggests that threat actors continued to invest in new methods to target mobile banking apps, developing new tools and techniques to execute fraudulent transactions, steal funds and commit identity theft , the report says. The captured information is then sent to a remote server controlled by cybercriminals.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

What’s more, fraudsters are getting smarter, building out identities and initiating money transactions that are made to appear as legitimate as possible before making their move. Yet, how can banks protect against identity theft and application fraud with so many details compromised? Inverting the Fraud Approach.

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CB Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

As companies continue to transition to the cloud, cybersecurity remains a major concern amid growing cyber losses. However, companies have spent far less on cyber insurance than on cybersecurity as a form of cyber risk management. First name. Company name. Phone number.

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The Paypers

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Money has unveiled the launch of a new tool which aims to increase cybersecurity awareness and protect users from identity theft.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Wawa is getting in touch with customers and offering free credit card monitoring, as well as identity theft protection, to anyone who has been affected. Our cybersecurity team discovered and shut down malicious, unauthorized access to some information related to your T-Mobile prepaid wireless account,” the disclosure stated. “We

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Center for Payments

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Strengthened Cybersecurity One of the critical aspects of payment preparedness is bolstering cybersecurity measures. National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to reinforce cybersecurity practices, such as implementing strong authentication protocols, regularly updating software and systems, and conducting security audits.

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PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2020

Identity theft is also a constant fraud threat, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stating that more than 650,57o cases of identity theft were reported in 2019. million total fraud incidents last year, and also set a new record for the highest amount of identity theft cases in any year in history.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 17, 2024

Insights from behavioural analytics help mitigate: fraud in real-time prevent identity theft account takeover bot attacks next-generation bot attacks fraud rings This will empower businesses to provide a seamless customer experience. Jack Alton, CEO at NeuroID “We are in a new era of fraud driven by AI.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

She added that policymakers have designed corporate cybersecurity penalties with large enterprises in mind, with some states requiring up to $2,500 in fines for each exposed customer record, even if the business is not shown to be at fault. “They don’t have the funds to hire a person with that kind of training.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Corporate cybersecurity is an ever-increasing focus of government entities, with the U.S. Late last week, the FTC rolled out a series of informational resources for nonprofits and small businesses (SMBs) to heighten awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate them.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Charter said the information was removed right after it was discovered and the cybersecurity incident is being looking into. The cybersecurity breach comes just as Yahoo , which was recently acquired by Verizon Communications, will see a lawsuit move forward over its massive data breach that impacted more than one billion people.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2019

As fraudsters grow bolder, these brands are racing to implement new fraud protection services, as more instances of identity theft, digital payments fraud and gift card fraud emerge. Luxury retail brands are seeing increasingly varied forms of fraud, from online identity theft to straightforward, old-fashioned counterfeiting.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 10, 2024

“The use of the NFC chip reduces the risk of identity theft and unauthorised access while cutting costs associated with printing, storage and manual handling of documents. “With eID eSign, our customers can future-proof their offering according to the German AML laws (GwG) and the European eIDAS regulations,” added Seth.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The battle against fraud and identity theft has taken on new dimensions and complexities in today’s increasingly digital world. This article will delve into the key trends shaping the fraud and identity landscape 2024, drawing insights from various sources, including SumSub, LexisNexis Risk Solution, Feedzai and Jumio.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

AI: Fighting the emerging threat Two-thirds (66 per cent) of financial industry respondents think the use of AI by fraudsters and other criminals poses a growing cybersecurity threat. Risks include deepfakes, sophisticated cyber hacks, and the use of generative AI to create malware.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 28, 2024

Here’s what the numbers are telling us: 73% of US consumers are worried about data safety, especially the risk of identity theft and misuse of data. Cybersecurity is the foundation. Apart from keeping all your systems updated (which is crucial for cybersecurity), make sure you know every adjustment in regulations.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

These bad actors are tapping everything from tried and true phishing schemes to tailored identity theft to scrape data from these digital sites, and not properly protecting against these efforts can lead to significant strain. Warding against this by leveraging authentication tools is thus proving to be essential during the pandemic.

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Fintech News

JUNE 6, 2024

A robust cybersecurity approach should include consumer education and sophisticated technology to address the complex threats posed by cybercriminals,” said Frederic. By sharing important intelligence on emerging fraud trends, banks can stay ahead of the curve and adapt their security measures accordingly. “A

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

It features two-day early paydays, mobile wallet capabilities, funding options, near real-time transaction alerts and advanced cybersecurity, the company said in a Wednesday (July 15) press release. RoarMoney promises faster access to customer funds and secure contactless payment options.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

With governments imposing lockdowns to contain the virus, hackers have been known to pose as banks or other legitimate institutions to try to glean access to people’s private information to use for nefarious means, such as identity theft. Italian law enforcement officials said the country has seen a rise in this kind of activity.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2024

Seventy-three per cent of respondents expect an uptick in these types of fraud: phishing, synthetic fraud, identity theft, account takeovers (ATO) and money-laundering. In fact, 71 per cent of respondents named it as the number one issue, particularly in automated attacks and deepfake technologies.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2018

By not disclosing the fissure in its cybersecurity defenses sooner, the company increased the risk of identity theft for those who were impacted — not to mention the countless customers who had to freeze their credit and spend money on monitoring and protection services.

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