New Data Privacy Regulation Deadline Spawns Phishing Attack Outbreak

The use of trendy stories or pressing compliance deadlines to launch attacks is nothing new to cyber criminals. While phishing attacks cause pain for consumers, the implications on the corporate side are much larger. Find out how cyber criminals are t… Continue reading New Data Privacy Regulation Deadline Spawns Phishing Attack Outbreak

RSA Report: Mobile App Fraud Transactions Increased Over 600 Percent in Three Years

Phishing accounted for 48% of all cyber attacks observed by RSA in the first quarter of 2018 while two out of every three fraud transactions originated in the mobile channel. Learn more about the current state of cybercrime and fuel the conversation a… Continue reading RSA Report: Mobile App Fraud Transactions Increased Over 600 Percent in Three Years

The Dark Web Goes Social

Due to the rise in popularity of newer social media outlets throughout the world, many fraudsters have expanded their activities to include multiple platforms. Gain insight on why social media has become so attractive to fraudsters and what types of i… Continue reading The Dark Web Goes Social

Omnichannel Fraud Prevention: Managing Risk in a Digital Age

Several payment trends drive the need for omnichannel fraud management. From consumer preferences and FinTech innovations to regulatory drivers, such as PSD2 and Faster Payments, learn what is creating changes in the payments industry in 2018.
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Cybercrime Operations: Where Will Fraudsters Go Next?

The recent takedowns of several major underground marketplaces have forced fraudsters to move their cybercriminal operations to new platforms. Some newly favored options include social media platforms, websites hosted on the blockchain, and perhaps ev… Continue reading Cybercrime Operations: Where Will Fraudsters Go Next?

Applying Cross-Channel Data to Improve Fraud Detection

Risk-based authentication leverages machine learning to consume third-party fraud data and business intelligence to predict fraud risk more accurately and allow good customers to pass unhindered. Learn how one organization was able to leverage business… Continue reading Applying Cross-Channel Data to Improve Fraud Detection

Tax Phishing Scams to Watch for in 2018

Tax scam fraudsters are getting smarter, and their schemes are growing more sophisticated, targeting not just individual consumers, but also employees with access to sensitive personal and financial data. Here are simple ways to avoid getting hooked by… Continue reading Tax Phishing Scams to Watch for in 2018

Demystifying the Black Box of Machine Learning

Nowadays, it is common to use machine learning to detect online fraud. In fact, machine learning is everywhere. Due to its independent nature and human-like intelligence qualities, machine learning does, at times, seem like an inexplicable “black box.” But truth be told, machine learning doesn’t have to be like that. Here is what you should…

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Key Considerations for Selecting a Consumer Authentication

The EU’s Payment Services Directive II (PSD2) has generated many questions from the financial services and payments industry. So much so we have found some in the industry turning to RSA for advice and guidance on the key considerations they need to put forth as they prepare to issue requests for proposals from potential consumer…

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