Packet Storm
1 year, 8 months ago
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Fraud is intentional deception used to obtain money, access, information, or another unfair benefit. In information security, the term commonly covers digitally enabled schemes such as phishing, account takeover, payment fraud, business email compromise, and misuse of stolen identities or credentials. The defining feature is deceptive use of systems, accounts, or data—not merely a technical failure.
Security teams should treat fraud as both an identity and transaction-risk problem. Relevant controls include phishing-resistant authentication, least-privilege access, payment and account-change verification, and monitoring for unusual login or transaction patterns. Personal and financial data require appropriate privacy protections because exposed data can support impersonation even when passwords are not compromised. Investigation must preserve authentication, email, endpoint, and transaction records so organizations can contain unauthorized access, reverse or block fraudulent activity where possible, notify affected parties, and improve controls based on the attack path.
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Bank Info Security
1 year, 8 months ago
New Bolster CEO Discusses AI-Driven Fraud and Data Security
CEO Rod Schultz Aims to Bridge External, Internal Data Challenges, Eyes CISO BondsNew Bolster CEO Rod Schultz shares his priorities in combating AI-based fraud, underscoring the potential of internal data security solutions. Schultz sees Bolster’s established brand protection tools as a foundation for addressing broader enterprise data security needs and better engaging CISOs.
The Register
1 year, 8 months ago
A Kansas pig butchering: CEO who defrauded bank, church, friends gets 24 years
FBI recovers just $8M after scam crashes Heartland Tri-State Bank The FBI has recovered $8 million in funds from a cryptocurrency scam that netted $47 million and devastated the Kansas city of Elkhart.…
Bank Info Security
1 year, 8 months ago
Pros and Cons of Anti-Scam Rules in UK, Australia, Singapore
3 Countries Taking Different Approaches to Accountability and Victim CompensationGovernments globally are intensifying anti-scam measures, introducing new guidelines to banks, telecom providers and other key sectors to bolster security controls and mitigate fraud risks for consumers and businesses. Some new frameworks threaten to levy stiff penalties for non-compliance.
Dark Reading
1 year, 8 months ago
On Election Day, Disinformation Worries Security Pros the Most
A Dark Reading poll reveals widespread concern over disinformation about election integrity and voter fraud, even as Russia steps up deepfake attacks meant to sow distrust in the voting process among the electorate.
The Hacker News
1 year, 8 months ago
New Android Banking Malware 'ToxicPanda' Targets Users with Fraudulent Money Transfers
Over 1,500 Android devices have been infected by a new strain of Android banking malware called ToxicPanda that allows threat actors to conduct fraudulent banking transactions
Bank Info Security
1 year, 8 months ago
CISA Director Sees No Threats Impacting Election Outcome
US Cyber Defense Agency Dismisses Claims of Fraud and Assures Secure Election DayThe director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Monday the agency has not seen any evidence of material threats that could sway the nationwide results, despite escalating claims of fraud from the Republican presidential nominee.
Bank Info Security
1 year, 8 months ago
SEC Moves to Get Foreign Testimony in SolarWinds Fraud Case
Testimony Request Targets Cybersecurity Concerns Raised by Ex-SolarWinds EngineerIn its fraud case against SolarWinds, the SEC is pursuing testimony from former SolarWinds engineer Robert Krajcir - who lives in the Czech Republic - to address claims of lax cybersecurity practices. SolarWinds - which is also representing Krajcir - has until Friday to respond to the SEC's motion.
The Register
1 year, 8 months ago
6 IT contractors arrested for defrauding Uncle Sam out of millions
Also, ecommerce fraud ring disrupted, another Operation Power Off victory, Sino SOHO botnet spotted, and more in brief The US Department of Justice has charged six people with two separate schemes to defraud Uncle Sam out of millions of dollars connected to IT product and services contracts. …