Phishing attacks aimed at banking employees are up 44 percent this year. But institutions are not getting better at thwarting the attacks. What's wrong with their approach, and how can they fix it?
The apparatchiks at the Kremlin think they're clever sorts with plans to replace computers with typewriters to prevent the American e-spies at the National Security Agency from hacking into Russian intelligence systems.
Preliminary results of the 2013 Faces of Fraud Survey show institutions are still suffering big financial losses linked to ACH and wire fraud. Why are they still getting hit, in spite of investments to detect and prevent account takeover?
It's been two years since the FFIEC issued updated guidance for online-banking transactions. But how effective have banks' conformance strategies actually been at curbing fraud? Experts weigh in.
Phishing schemes, particularly those aimed at the mobile channel, are growing. Daniel Cohen of RSA explains why we're no closer to solving the phishing problem.
Spear-phishing attacks are up and targeting individuals across all industries, according to a new warning from the FBI. Security experts advise how organizations can better detect and prevent attacks.
Reports of account takeover incidents have increased in the last 18 months, yet losses have remained steady, says former federal banking examiner Amy McHugh, who analyzes what security measures are working and what still needs to be done.
A new precedent in ACH and wire fraud liability could be set if Choice Escrow is successful in its appeal to have a lower court's ruling overturned. Legal experts explain why this could prove to be the new benchmark.
Advanced threats and mobile security were the buzzwords of the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. What new insights did thought-leaders share, and how can they reshape our security posture?
The latest phishing trend: the privatization of banking Trojans. Why should financial institutions be concerned? Daniel Cohen of RSA tells what to look for in the newest cross-channel schemes.
Microsoft and the FBI say they have taken down more than 1,400 botnets responsible for spreading the Citadel malware that compromises online credentials and identities. How did Operation b54 unfold?
What can be done to mitigate the new spear-phishing campaigns that are localized, direct and capable of slipping past most spam filters? Two security experts offer timely insights.
Attacks aimed at mobile devices are progressing much more rapidly than any attacks ever waged against PCs. Organizations are in danger if they don't pay attention, says anti-phishing expert Dave Jevans.
Phishing attacks are on the rise, and cybercriminals' methods are changing. How can the DMARC initiative help reduce phishing incidents? Phishing expert Paul Ferguson explains.
Community banks must address DDoS risks. But they need more support and direction from vendors and core processors to know which mitigation strategies to pursue.
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