‘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.
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. Common scams include promises of Christmas gift box promotion, fraudulent holiday decoration sales, and counterfeit retail coupons.
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... ...
Sophisticated fraud threats continue to grow. These fraud threats—from deepfakes and injection attacks to synthetic identities, and countless others—target businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. These threats demand a robust, proactive, and multifaceted defense: layered fraud protection.
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