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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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Runa , the leading global fintech infrastructure for the next generation of payouts experiences, today announced the launch of Runa Assure, a security suite specifically built to fortify payout processes against threats of fraud, cyberattacks, and compliance risks.

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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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Finextra

AUGUST 21, 2024

Security researchers have identified a new phishing technique using progressive web applications (PWAs) to target customers of banks in Eastern Europe.

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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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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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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As fraudsters adapt to security measures and consumer awareness, it is crucial to examine the most prevalent fraud types, their impact on both consumers and businesses, and the measures necessary to counteract them. Phishing continues to be one of the most prevalent scams affecting both consumers and businesses.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently alerted the public about a series of phishing scams involving imposters posing as the central bank. Fraudsters are impersonating the SBV via email, attempting to trick individuals into clicking on phishing links under the guise of updating their biometric information for banking purposes.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 20, 2025

Cybertech refers to the suite of digital tools designed to secure networks, systems, and users from cyber threats. Whether protecting mobile banking apps or securing blockchain wallets, cybertech plays a foundational role. The risks range from phishing and account takeovers to ransomware and insider threats. What Is Cybertech?

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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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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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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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Fintech News

JANUARY 14, 2024

No less than 219 customers of DBS Bank have reportedly been duped by sophisticated phishing scams in the first two weeks of 2024, resulting in a collective loss of approximately S$446,000 (US$335,000), Channel News Asia learned from a joint statement by the Singapore Police Force and DBS on Sunday (14 Jan).

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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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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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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Sympla , the leading events platform in Brazil, and Yuno , a global payments orchestrator based in Latin America, to bring its Payment Passkey Service to the region and accelerate secure online checkout for shoppers. Upon successful authentication, the transaction is completed.

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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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Fintech Finance

APRIL 10, 2025

ACI’s digital payment solutions empower Americans to meet their tax obligations in a fast and secure manner and take control of their finances,” said Ron Shultz, General Manager of ACI Speedpay. ACI is one of two approved IRS service providers and one of the platforms taxpayers can use for IRS DirectPay.

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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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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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Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2025

Scammers sent phishing links disguised as legitimate verification sites via dating platforms, enrolling victims in recurring billing cycles. Paul Fabara Visa has invested over $12 billion dollars in technology over the last five years, including to reduce fraud and enhance network security.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Revolut, a global neobank with over 50 million users, is set to introduce its upgraded security tool, Revolut Pay, to crypto customers in 2025, according to a CoinDesk report. Additional security measures, like brief interactions with customer service for high-risk transactions, ensure a balance between safety and user convenience.

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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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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Technology has given fraudsters new life, and while many are experimenting with new methods of attack, older forms of attack such as phishing have also risen to new highs. MatterFi completely eliminates this by providing enterprise-grade security while making payments as intuitive and easy to use as legacy systems.”

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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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The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

A new partnership has been announced between Swedish embedded finance provider Intergiro and SEON , the digital fraud prevention and compliance firm, to improve security in the former’s embedded finance ecosystem and combat growing cyber threats. As fraud evolves, organisations’ cyber defences must too.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Other Channels Exploited Email services and search engines are targeted via phishing emails and fraudulent ads, redirecting victims to fake websites or impersonated organisations. Other platforms also affected: Search engines and email services are commonly used for phishing schemes and fraudulent advertisements. of total losses.

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The Nilson Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Payments Forum Resource Showcases Phishing-Resistant Authentication Methods for Secure, Passwordless Future appeared first on Nilson Report. The post U.S.

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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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The Payments Association

APRIL 22, 2025

Other Channels Exploited Email services and search engines are targeted via phishing emails and fraudulent ads, redirecting victims to fake websites or impersonated organisations. Other platforms also affected: Search engines and email services are commonly used for phishing schemes and fraudulent advertisements. of total losses.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 10, 2024

This decision aims to fortify the defence against phishing scams, a persistent threat in the digital banking landscape. Despite their benefits in reducing unauthorised access, OTPs have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing techniques, where scammers create fake websites to trick users into revealing their OTPs.

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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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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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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The report highlights a 76 per cent surge in phishing attempts and a 42 per cent increase in fake IDs and suspicious biometric transaction detections, signaling a shift towards more sophisticated fraud methods. Identity fraud rates reached 2.1 Account takeover scams saw a dramatic increase of 250 per cent last year.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Right now, crypto is considered to be more secure than traditional currencies and payment methods. By exploring quantum computing and cryptocurrency , we can see how an advancement in one sector can directly impact the security of another. The most common threat that you might already be aware of is phishing scams.

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

This heightened concern has led many consumers to favor businesses with robust security measures. Phishing Phishing is one of the most common scam tactics in Singapore. In 2024, phishing scams were the third most concerning type of scam in Singapore. Victims lost a total of S$59.4 million (US$44.5

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