Banking institutions have fought phishing and ACH fraud, but increasingly fraudsters are exploiting call centers. Where are the vulnerabilities and how can institutions fight back?
Cyber spies in China are suspected of launching an attack against a NATO senior military commander, U.S. Admiral James Stavridis, using a Facebook scam to gather information about Stavridis from his friends and colleagues, according to U.K. newspaper reports.
An Oregon nursing assistant spent eight days in jail for invasion of personal privacy on Facebook. The case provides an eye-opening lesson about the consequences of misusing social media.
The Texas Department of Banking has partnered with the U.S. Secret Service to help banking institutions prevent ACH/wire fraud. What are this new task force's key recommendations?
What skills are needed to be an effective fraud examiner? My short answer is that, as with any discipline, there are certain skills and areas of knowledge one needs to learn to be successful.
Skimming is a problem, but it's not the top card fraud scheme. Which incidents does the U.S. Secret Service see most often striking networks and POS systems? One agent shares his insights.
Most breaches have a link to an insider, but security leaders continually fail to recognize the signs. Why do organizations miss the obvious risks, and what can they do to improve their tactics?
In the PATCO Construction fraud case, attorney David Navetta says the court failed to address two key concerns: reasonable security and good faith. What's next in PATCO's ongoing legal battle?
How effective will the Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance initiative be at curbing phishing attacks? Security experts at RSA Conference 2012 weigh in.
Banking regulators have begun examining institutions for conformance to the FFIEC Authentication Guidance. What gaps have they found? Terry Austin of Guardian Analytics offers insight and security tips.
Cybercrime has evolved to become a global business - except fraudsters are looking not for return on investment, but return on hacking, says Sam Curry of RSA. How can organizations respond?
The FBI says Bulgarian fraudster Dimitar Dimitrov led ATM skimming rings that ranged from New York to Las Vegas, and now a federal judge has sentenced him to prison. Is the sentence appropriate?
The insider threat: It's a top challenge for any organization, and it's a hot topic for RSA Conference attendees. Dawn Cappelli and Randy Trzeciak preview their new book, The CERT Guide to Insider Threats.
Device identification. Anomaly detection. Transaction verification. When it comes to fraud prevention, there are nearly as many options as there are threats. So, how do you best prioritize your own investments in anti-fraud solutions?
Join this panel of experts, led by financial fraud expert George Tubin, as they...
Going to RSA Conference? Don't miss ISMG's presentations on cloud security and the faces of fraud. Also, ISMG editors will host a meet & greet reception on Tuesday at the event. Click for details.
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