Social Media: The New Public Square for Fraudsters

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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, spoke perhaps one of the most memorable references to social media when he dubbed it the new “public square.” It is true that social media has become the gathering place for all kinds, yet it is not always the right kind. Fraudsters and hackers have been ... Read More
Holiday Shopping for Cybercriminals: The Value of Digital Identity

Holiday Shopping for Cybercriminals: The Value of Digital Identity

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Consumers have become desensitized to hearing about large-scale data breaches when the news breaks. It has become an almost weekly occurrence to the point of being unable to keep up. On one hand, the constant media cycles have helped to raise awareness among consumers to be more vigilant as it ... Read More

Loyalty Points Fraud: Why Reward Programs are a Growing Target

You have worked hard to build reward points across the many companies you do business with. Perhaps you have been building up travel points for a family vacation or hotel rewards for a romantic weekend getaway. Unlike your bank or credit card, you are probably not checking the balance on ... Read More

The Hacker Wish List

Cybercriminals prey on poor cyber hygiene. See what five things people are doing daily to make their jobs easier ... Read More

Dialing Up Deception: The New Vishing Scam

While vishing accounts for less than one percent of total phishing-type attacks, it remains a very real threat, as evidenced by its recent evolution. Traditionally believed to originate from an inbound call, vishing is now being deployed in reverse where a potential victim unknowingly calls a fraudster. Gain insight into ... Read More

Beyond Your Bank Account: Ten Astounding Finds Uncovered by Financial Malware

Financial malware is prevalent and capable of stealing more than your bank account number. Across many cybercrime investigations, RSA intelligence analysts have uncovered astounding finds stolen by financial malware. It is an alarming trend that should raise awareness among every digitally connected individual about how vulnerable we really are ... Read More

Prepare for PSD2: Understanding the Opportunities and Digital Risks

PSD2 introduces a new open banking environment in Europe, bringing the promise of more innovative products and services. PSD2 is expected to dramatically increase transaction volume and thus the threat of more fraud. The regulation?s technical requirements zero in on keeping open banking secure. Here?s what you need to know ... Read More

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 taking advantage of the news cycle to target businesses and ... Read More

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 about how to combat it more effectively ... Read More

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 information and tools are being sold and traded in these ... Read More