Fintech News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Singapore’s fight against phishing scams saw notable progress in 2023, with a reported 16% decrease in cases and a 14% reduction in financial losses compared to the previous year.

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BioCatch

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Whether through phishing emails and text messages or social media, the biggest cyber threat facing banking customers today is the rise of sophisticated social engineering frauds. No matter where you live, scammers will come for you.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Despite these benefits, video communication has security risks, including the following: Phishing Attacks These attacks often manifest as seemingly legitimate emails, messages, or links, leading unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Growing attack-related expenses force businesses to remain vigilant against emerging threats, including phishing and other types of fraud that their own employees may willingly or unwillingly perpetuate. The scheme originated from a number of phishing emails that targeted a handful of employees. Ensuring Secure Workplace Practices.

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Payments Source

MARCH 13, 2019

Phishing has become a complex big business for crooks, according to Rafael Lourenco, an executive vice president at ClearSale. The days of odd emails are gone.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In fact, it found that AI-enhanced phishing affected 91.1 It explains that there is a lack of strong security solutions which would help detect the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. of Organisations Impacted by AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks, Acronis Reports appeared first on The Fintech Times. The post 91.1%

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. billion digital wallet users, or 42.6%

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Today phishing scams have become so elaborate that they can take a variety of forms, including a phony job interview.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

The DPH said the incident took place between February 19-20, 2024, was caused by a gang of cyber criminals who gained access to the log-in credentials of email accounts of 53 employees through a phishing email. It has also begun training all its employees in email security, especially inbound emails.

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CoinRemitter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

What is a phishing attack? The cyber phishing attack is intended to trick individuals into submitting/giving up sensitive information (such as private keys, passwords, etc.). On the other hand, vishing (voice+phishing) consists of attacking individuals through voice calls.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The enhancement is a response to growing concerns over digital security threats, such as malware and phishing, which have become prevalent in the online banking space. The total amount of funds secured through this service has surpassed S$3.3

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

Google’s security experts had their hands full in April, as its Threat Analysis Group ( TAG ) emailed 1,755 warnings to users whose accounts were targets, the California-based global technology company wrote on its blog Thursday (May 27). Google said it provides the strongest protections available against phishing and account hijackings.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

Many of these data breaches are the result of phishing, which dupes victims into giving up login credentials or other sensitive information that is either used for account takeovers or sold on dark-web marketplaces. How DocuSign Ices Out Phishing Attacks. Deep Dive: Businesses Struggle With Employee Phishing. million per breach.

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Payments Source

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Web attacks spike around the holidays, creating a higher risk for malware, phishing and other crime, according to Ryan Wilk, vice president of customer success for NuData Security, a Mastercard company.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Phishing crooks are like security analysts with more weapons, creating a danger for payment and other companies, writes William MacArthur, threat researcher for RiskIQ.

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Payments Source

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Phishing is a serious and growing problem in the financial services and payments industries, creating pressure to come up with advanced detection techniques, according to Adrien Gendre, chief solutions architect for Vade Secure.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

To combat fraud — especially phishing — united we stand? As noted in the latest Digital Fraud Tracker , phishing attacks are up 76 percent this year compared to last year. Verizon has estimated that 30 percent of phishing messages are opened by their intended targets. Before the Inbox.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

BleepingComputer.com reports that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has triggered the latest round of scams. . The phishing expedition, as explained by AbnormalSecurity.com , requests the recipient’s signature for PPP documents. The fraudsters’ mission is to lure recipients with financial relief options.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2024

Announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), this move aims to better protect customers from phishing scams. Phishing scams were among the top five scam types last year, with at least S$14.2

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

Google issued a stark warning last week about the state of cybersecurity: Phishing attacks are on the rise and continue to take advantage of vulnerabilities resulting from the global pandemic. The warnings signal a surge in hacking and phishing attempts, Google said, with cybercriminals using the coronavirus as a backdrop to their tactics.

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Seon

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The entry point for fraudsters isn’t just a gap in security software but a gap in training. Verizon Business estimates that 74% of data breaches are down to individuals being absent-minded or tricked by social engineering attacks such as phishing emails. The answer is security awareness training.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This guide makes sensitive cybersecurity concepts approachable to enable smarter decisions in securing your systems against catastrophe. Most data breaches boil down to security failures and human error. Best Practices For Prevention Ultimately, consistent vigilance and proactive security safeguards offer the best breach protections.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2020

Security experts at Google have identified over a dozen government-backed hacking groups trying to use the coronavirus pandemic to fuel malware and phishing attempts.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2016

KnowBe4 , a security awareness training and simulated phishing platform provider, launched a new tool designed to help IT managers combat CEO fraud, or Business Email Compromise (BEC) as it is referred to by the FBI. The phishing tool uses simulated attacks to test users and tracks how they reply.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Barbara Corcoran, a judge on the popular TV show “ Shark Tank ,” said she is “thrilled” about getting back almost $400,000 that she lost during a phishing email scam, according to reports. Scamming and phishing are increasingly more common; about 114,000 people admitted they were scam victims last year alone.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 2, 2019

As consumers grow more attached to mobile devices for e-commerce and payments, fraudsters are intensifying their focus on handsets with new phishing, vishing to SIM-swap tricks.

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Fintech News

JUNE 6, 2024

Recent phishing and fraudulent cases involving multiple banks in Singapore have highlighted the severity of this issue and the urgent need for banks to enhance their security measures. DBS isn’t the only bank making news for phishing scams. US$129,841).

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 29, 2024

During a keynote presentation at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Mastercard announced the worldwide launch of its new Payment Passkey Service to make online shopping more secure and easier than ever. Through innovative technology that enhances security and convenience, we’re creating a more transparent commerce ecosystem for all.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Research by Kaspersky Lab revealed that when the holiday shopping season unofficially kicks off on Block Friday, the number of financial phishing attacks is expected to surge. Financial phishing in all of 2014 was 28.73 percent, while in Q4 alone the result was 38.49 In 2015, 34.33 percent of all attacks. In 2015, 34.33

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

million after it was the victim of an email phishing scam, according to the AP. Laboy did not share how the phishing scam was discovered, or if anyone was fired. The government of Puerto Rico lost $2.6 Manuel Laboy, executive director of the agency, said the mishap was reported to the FBI as soon as it was discovered.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

This article explores ten key principles that every company should know and implement to ensure the highest level of data security. Data Security To secure customer data, employ encryption for data at rest and in transit. Use strong, unique passwords and consider multi-factor authentication for an added layer of data security.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2018

Experts say an employee phishing scam is likely to blame for the data breach affecting millions of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor payment cards. Separate reports by the Associated Press also pointed to an email phishing scam as the likely culprit.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with noon Payments , one of the biggest payment service providers in the Middle East and North Africa, to bring its Payment Passkey Service to the region and accelerate secure online checkout for shoppers. They offer consumers the peace of mind that they will not lose or inadvertently share their password or OTP.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In the UK, 36 per cent of residents have fallen victim to phishing scams in the last six months alone – leaving digital transformation consultancy Daemon to urge retailers to bolster their cybersecurity efforts. However, the perception of payment security varies significantly by age.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2018

Phishing scams remain one of the most popular ways a cyberattacker can target a small business. But the phishing scam is also evolving to target the C-suite itself. Employees should be trained to identify phishing scams, but the whaling tactic highlights the need for businesses to train their leadership teams, too.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2018

A phishing scam making the rounds and targeting businesses is using the Square name to fool its targets. Users should also be on the lookout for typos and grammatical errors in any emails, and be sure not to share sensitive details like payment card information or Social Security numbers.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Digital agreement security company OneSpan has launched DIGIPASS FX1 BIO, a physical passkey with fingerprint scan that offers passwordless authentication to organisations.

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