VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 18, 2024

Next, analyze potential risks like malware infections, phishing scams, or disgruntled team members leaking sensitive data. These experts are more experienced when it comes to cybersecurity. Staying current across your digital environment is essential for cybersecurity hygiene. Kick things off with phishing awareness training.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Despite these benefits, video communication has security risks, including the following: Phishing Attacks These attacks often manifest as seemingly legitimate emails, messages, or links, leading unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites. Once you follow the link, you enter a fake login page that captures your information.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

While this digital transformation offers undeniable convenience, it also introduces new challenges to mobile security in Indonesia Malware and phishing attacks pose a significant threat to the integrity and security of financial platforms, jeopardising both user data and financial security. A 2023 report by Kaspersky found that 40.8%

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we bring you insights from industry leaders regarding the changing dynamics of cybersecurity threats and trends in 2024. Take company-wide training to identify phishing attacks for example. This, and other methods, will no longer be an acceptable cornerstone of a modern cybersecurity strategy.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For those wondering how to approach this, make sure to keep reading as well be covering everything you need to know about cybersecurity. This means that cybersecurity is an area that all of us should understand thoroughly to avoid any threats or issues. The most common threat that you might already be aware of is phishing scams.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA) isn’t a new concept. What is Cybersecurity? Put simply, cybersecurity is any security system that protects our digital assets. What Is Multi-Factor Authentication? The user must enter this code into the authentication system to gain access.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 3, 2024

Big businesses carving out their place in the digital age find themselves in a constant battle against cybersecurity threats. It’s likewise impossible to overstate the importance of cybersecurity for large commercial enterprises since the stakes are very high for such organizations. Let’s get started.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Growing attack-related expenses force businesses to remain vigilant against emerging threats, including phishing and other types of fraud that their own employees may willingly or unwillingly perpetuate. The scheme originated from a number of phishing emails that targeted a handful of employees. Fighting the Phishers.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Cybersecurity has become a critical challenge, and artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative solution. We explore the role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity within fintech, highlighting its capabilities, limitations, and potential future applications. The future of AI in fintech cybersecurity is promising.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

Many cyberattacks specifically target people through phishing and other kinds of social engineering. Encourage the use of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Decades of experience show that passwords only provide a small amount of security.

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VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But as digital thieves and cyberattacks became more sophisticated targeting the financial sector, it led to the rise of cyber security cases which is why SWIFT introduced the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP), a set of cybersecurity requirements designed to protect the global financial ecosystem.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Leigh Reichel , new chief financial officer of cybersecurity firm INKY Technology Corp. We have seen phishing attacks surge since the pandemic started,” Reichel said. Phishing scams continue to proliferate in the number of attacks and dollar value of losses.”. “The Spear Phishing. What B2B Firms Can Do.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Common threats for SMEs include phishing, malware, insider threats, and social engineering. SMEs can protect themselves by enforcing strong password policies, using two-factor authentication, training employees, updating software regularly, and backing up data. How can SMEs protect themselves from cyber attacks?

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Common threats for SMEs include phishing, malware, insider threats, and social engineering. SMEs can protect themselves by enforcing strong password policies, using two-factor authentication, training employees, updating software regularly, and backing up data. How can SMEs protect themselves from cyber attacks?

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 8, 2023

But a cybersecurity report shows that 43% of data breaches involve small businesses. In essence, small businesses that ignore cybersecurity only do so at their own peril. Some effects of cybersecurity on your business include: Stealing stored data such as credit card details.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Companies in the region report a 28 percent rise in cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Singapore, the cybersecurity landscape saw a significant surge in phishing attempts targeting local entities in 2022.

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VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But as digital thieves and cyberattacks became more sophisticated targeting the financial sector, it led to the rise of cyber security cases which is why SWIFT introduced the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP), a set of cybersecurity requirements designed to protect the global financial ecosystem.

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Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2024

The authorities urge organisations to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to protect against these attacks. Organisations are advised to enforce strong password policies and implement multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorised access. Employee education plays a critical role in cybersecurity.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

With the business email compromise (BEC) phishing attack a continuously growing threat for businesses large and small, organizations are exploring how strategic cybersecurity investments can protect them when bad actors attempt to steal company cash or redirect business payments.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 10, 2024

This decision aims to fortify the defence against phishing scams, a persistent threat in the digital banking landscape. Despite their benefits in reducing unauthorised access, OTPs have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing techniques, where scammers create fake websites to trick users into revealing their OTPs.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

The phishing expedition, as explained by AbnormalSecurity.com , requests the recipient’s signature for PPP documents. Clicking on the link directs users to a page that looks like the authentic Microsoft Office 365 login web page and tries to pilfer the recipient’s corporate credentials.

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Biometric Authentication: Integrating generative AI in digital payments extends to biometric authentication methods, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. Biometric authentication not only enhances security but also simplifies the user experience.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

Security experts are practically begging corporates to get serious with cybersecurity. Google is a vocal player in the fight for enterprise cybersecurity. The phishing threat is even greater, with attackers more than six times as likely to hit a corporate inbox than a personal one, Google said.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

FIs may need to provide data to FinTech startups without dedicated cybersecurity teams, for example, which could then be more easily compromised by hackers who will steal sensitive bank customer data. Tightening Authentication. Fighting Phishing. percent “less likely to be compromised.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Visner of the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) — managed by nonprofit MITRE , in support of the NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence — told Karen Webster that cybersecurity threats to institutions and enterprises exist at several levels. Unseen and possibly unknown.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Whichever cryptocurrencies you’re trading in, make sure to look for these security features in your next crypto wallet: 1) Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Multifactor authentication adds extra layers of security in addition to the typical username password. This can make it more difficult for hackers to trace transactions back to you.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Businesses with a dedicated cybersecurity team, who are likely to have identified the breach initially, should secure any systems, patch software, change access codes, and so on. Offering information packs or sharing information from cybersecurity experts could similarly help anyone involved feel more confident against future attacks.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2018

Phishing scams remain one of the most popular ways a cyberattacker can target a small business. But the phishing scam is also evolving to target the C-suite itself. Employees should be trained to identify phishing scams, but the whaling tactic highlights the need for businesses to train their leadership teams, too.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place. What is SSL/TLS?

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 15, 2025

The SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP) was established to enhance cybersecurity hygiene across its network, helping institutions protect against fraud and cyberattacks. What is SWIFT CSP The SWIFT CSP, launched in 2016, is designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks and enhance the overall security of financial institutions.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Cybersecurity experts are urging small business (SMB) owners to not ignore the risks they face from cyberattacks. The tools also enable businesses to generate strong passwords and implement multi-factor authentication to protect their data, and to perform data backups. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. Education Is Key.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In a report by OpenText , researchers found that one-quarter of Americans was targeted in a coronavirus-related phishing email attempt, and more than three-quarters said they have opened emails from unknown senders. Fifty-nine percent of survey respondents agree that phishing emails look more legitimate than ever before.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 29, 2024

Whichever cryptocurrenciesyouretrading in, make sure to look for these security features in yournextcrypto wallet: 1) Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Multifactor authentication adds extra layers of security in addition to the typical username password.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Corporate cybersecurity is an ever-increasing focus of government entities, with the U.S. Late last week, the FTC rolled out a series of informational resources for nonprofits and small businesses (SMBs) to heighten awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate them.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

The Wall Street Journal recently reported a 35 percent jump in year-over-year credit card fraud in April, with fraudsters harnessing phishing schemes and brute-force hacking attacks, among others, to swindle data and funds. The increase in credit card fraud is part of a larger trend over the past several years, with such losses totaling $16.9

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2025

Their decline in APAC suggests that organizations have become more vigilant and effective at countering these tactics, likely due to improved security awareness training, stronger authentication measures, and more widespread use of phishing-resistant technologies.

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Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2024

It typically operates by infecting a user’s device through various means, such as phishing emails, fake apps, or compromised websites. Hook is a type of malicious software specifically designed to target mobile banking apps. The captured information is then sent to a remote server controlled by cybercriminals.

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