December 2024 Edition
‘Tis the season to be cautious! From hackers posing as police to old-school check fraud making a comeback, we've got the latest fraud alerts to keep your festive season safe and scam-free.??
The Fraud Bulletin is a bimonthly newsletter that shares the latest news, resources, and expert insights on both fraud trends and the technology that is fighting fraudsters on the front line.?
FBI says hackers are sending fraudulent police data requests to tech giants to steal people’s private information?
Takeaway: The FBI is warning that hackers are obtaining private user information — including emails and phone numbers — from U.S.-based tech companies by compromising government and police email addresses to submit “emergency” data requests.
Major Cyber Attacks Targeting Telecommunication Industry?
Takeaway: Recently, a surge in attacks has targeted some of the biggest names in the telecom sector.?These attacks have been attributed to the notorious Chinese APT group?Salt Typhoon, which has long been involved in cyber espionage.
Old-school check fraud is back: These tips can protect your money from scammers?
Takeaway: The crime that shot up 400% last year is old-school check?fraud, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network unit of the Department of the Treasury.
Europol Dismantles Major Online Fraud Platform in Blow to Fraudsters?
Takeaway: A European law enforcement operation has dismantled a criminal marketplace that facilitates large-scale online fraud, Europol has announced.
Meta warns these online holiday shopping scams that you should watch out for this December?
Takeaway: Social media giant Meta has launched a global anti-scam awareness campaign to help users stay vigilant online.
How to Detect a Deepfake?
Deepfakes are on the rise. And as they become more sophisticated, organizations must be prepared with both advanced detection tools and comprehensive response strategies.? AuthenticID's CISO/CDO Chris Borkenhagen is among the experts who offer tips and advice for organizations looking to strengthen their detection and their defenses in this article in InformationWeek.? Continue reading...
Evolution of Identity Tech?
Fraud threats have grown exponentially-- but so has identity technology. Staying up to date isn't just a nicety, it's a necessity. Hear the very latest developments on a new episode of the ID Talk Podcast presented by ID Tech (formerly FindBiometrics).??Listen now...
Smart ReAuth? is AuthenticID's reauthentication solution that leverages a selfie to re-confirm an identity. Smart ReAuth's biometric-based approach offers customers defense against AI-based attacks, account takeovers, and more- with a one-second response time for instant verification.
Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore the various methods of re-authentication and how they can be leveraged as powerful tools in fraud prevention. As digital threats continue to evolve and fraudsters get savvier, the need for secure and convenient authentication methods have never been greater. Biometrics is emerging as a front runner in re-authentication, offering unparalleled security and ease of use. However, misconceptions about biometric security have led to hesitation among some companies and consumers in adopting this technology.
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1 个月Thanks for re-posting Chris. Appreciate an up to date resource on trends and insights. Great for us internally and to share with clients.