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Deep Dive: Emerging Security Threats Facing The CU Space And How Data Analytics Can Help

PYMNTS

Three common forms of fraud that can threaten credit unions (CUs) are check fraud, card fraud and automated clearing house (ACH) fraud, and fraudsters often deploy phishing emails to deceive and defraud customers. Rise in Phishing Attacks and Data Breaches. Phishing attacks can also target CU employees.

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Despite Knowing Risks, Brits Continue to Expose Themselves to Cybercriminals Finds IDnow

The Fintech Times

With 54 per cent of Brits unfamiliar with social engineering, encompassing deceptive tactics such as phishing or smishing, the majority of the population remains vulnerable to potential fraud attempts. An additional 37 per cent of Brits are most concerned about fraud via social media channels.

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To Stop Scams, It’s Time to Add Sensible Friction to Easy Money

FICO

They use sketchy providers who don’t normally work with law enforcement and then phish, smish, email, and robocall the heck out of people. In an investment scam, the scammers pose as a legitimate entity offering something lucrative or luxurious with fake websites that seem convincing.

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