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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

These commonly breached records include: Personal Information Names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, passport numbers, patient healthcare records, insurance policy information, financial statements, etc. But some data types see higher breach rates than others.

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What is eCommerce Fraud?

Fi911

This type of fraud can take various forms, including identity theft, chargeback fraud, and phishing attacks. Account Takeover Fraud Account takeover fraud involves cybercriminals gaining unauthorized access to a victim’s online account, often through the use of stolen login credentials or phishing schemes.

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What is Third-Party Fraud?

Fi911

They demonstrate the diverse methods and strategies employed by fraudsters to exploit individuals and financial institutions for their own gain: Identity Theft A criminal steals an individual’s personal information, such as Social Security number, bank account details, or credit card information, and uses it to impersonate the victim.

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New Report: How Behavioral Analytics Help FIs Block Fraud At The ITM

PYMNTS

Mobile banking is under constant attack from fraudsters, however, who are targeting both customers’ funds and personal data, such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, payment card data and login credentials. Deep Dive: Keeping Digital-First Banking Secure With AI, Biometrics. billion by 2024.

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Fraud’s New Paradigm: Let Fraudsters In, But Never Let Them Leave

PYMNTS

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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It Can Help Happen to You

Innovative Payments Association

Be Aware of the Different Types of Scams Phishing Scams: Seniors may receive emails or phone calls pretending to be from their bank, asking for sensitive information like passwords or social security numbers. Identity Theft: Scammers steal seniors' personal information to open accounts or make purchases in their name.

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Fraudsters Find New Opportunities With Vaccine And Stimulus Scams

PYMNTS

The IRS is encouraging consumers to screenshot these fraudulent texts and email them to the agency at phishing@irs.gov. million in coronavirus-related fraud this year and 38,792 cases of identity theft. “This scam is a new twist on those we’ve been seeing much of this year.”. The FTC marked $201.26

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