Call center fraud is one of the leading threats that financial institutions will battle next year because fraudsters consider the centers to be an easy target. But what can be done to mitigate this threat?
A new takeover scam that the FBI calls a "man-in-the-e-mail" attack has drained $1.65 million from three Seattle-area businesses' accounts. Learn what steps to take to avoid becoming the next victim.
Financial institutions and businesses in other sectors must continually collect information about their online customers to ensure stronger authentication, says Avivah Litan, a fraud expert and analyst for the consultancy Gartner.
A new cross-device malware strain that has been linked to last year's High Roller attacks is defeating dual-factor authentication. Experts explain why banking institutions worldwide should be on alert.
Which fraud trends need the most attention from U.S. banking institutions in 2013? Distributed-denial-of-service attacks and account takeover, says FS-ISAC's Bill Nelson, who offers fraud-fighting tips.
The future of security in payments remains unclear, says Nicolas Vedrenne of the Merchant Risk Council. But international collaboration will be critical, especially as infrastructures merge.
If President Obama's second term were a movie sequel, I'd call it "Unfinished Business." It's time to step up and see through the cybersecurity initiatives Obama spoke about when he first took office.
More malware attacks fueled by Citadel and Reveton are getting attention from federal authorities, which say banking institutions and consumers should be on high alert. What can institutions do to mitigate emerging malware risks?
High Roller malware attacks are the latest potential threats that point toward the need for layered security controls. What advice do banking/security leaders offer for responding to these attacks?
The so-called High Roller cyberattack uses automation to drain high-value bank accounts. What can institutions do to protect customers? Chris Silveira of Guardian Analytics offers advice.
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruling offers a fascinating look at exactly which security controls Ocean Bank, now People's United Bank, did - and did not - offer to customers such as PATCO.
The Zeus Trojan is frightening because of its agility, evolution and success at stealing banking credentials. How can institutions fight back? Malware expert Andreas Baumhof offers new ideas.
A U.S. appeals court reversed a lower court's ruling in the ACH/wire fraud dispute between PATCO Construction Inc. and the former Ocean Bank, now People's United. What is next in this high-profile case?
The recent settlement between Village View Escrow and Professional Business Bank could set a new course for legal disputes involving account takeover, say the attorneys involved in the fraud case.
What are the top four malware-related issues that all organizations should focus on this year? Andreas Baumhof of ThreatMetrix shares insights based on five years of malware analysis.
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