VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This reduction of the “single-factor” risk is critical in an era when cyber threats are growing daily, including: Phishing attacks : Cybercriminals trick users into revealing sensitive information, often by posing as trustworthy entities. System verification : The system checks the entered credentials.

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Fi911

JULY 8, 2024

This type of fraud can take various forms, including identity theft, chargeback fraud, and phishing attacks. Account Takeover Fraud Account takeover fraud involves cybercriminals gaining unauthorized access to a victim’s online account, often through the use of stolen login credentials or phishing schemes.

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Account Takeovers Fraud Detection Phishing Fraud Prevention 105

PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2020

Javvad Malik , security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said the attack highlights the need for “a layered defensive strategy, in particular against credential stuffing, exploitation of unpatched systems, and phishing emails which are the main source of ransomware,” teiss reported.

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Ransomware Phishing Encryption Data Breach 60

VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Know and Limit Access Prevent compromise of credentials Manage identities and segregate privileges 3.Detect Secure Messaging Practices Encrypt all financial messages transmitted over the SWIFT network. Focus on phishing awareness, secure usage of SWIFT systems, and compliance with CSP requirements.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

” Victims are met with a blue screen on their computers, with the ransomware encrypting company data. More recently, analysts at Vade Secure issued a warning over an emerging phishing strategy looking to steal corporate funds. Through the spear phishing campaign, an unwilling employee inputs those credentials for the criminal.

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Ransomware Phishing Direct Deposit Business Email Compromise 63

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

In this week’s Hacker Tracker , Radware shares its global cybersecurity research on what’s really motivating cybercriminals, a Gmail phishing attack targets savvy users and the U.S.’s In many cases, experienced or tech savvy users can spot a phishing email scam from a mile away. Money On The (Cybercriminal) Brain.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Many hackers are taking advantage of poor identity management and access protocols — meaning hackers need only steal the credentials of a single employee to gain access to critical administrative functions. The fraudsters gain access, because at some level, humans are vulnerable to phishing campaigns and other attacks.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

“The number-one thing that we see is compromised credentials from another service being used against us,” he explained. Stolen credentials are often purchased from dark web marketplaces, or gathered via phishing emails and brute force attacks on other websites. … I think what you see on Dropbox is not unique to us.

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EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Phishing attacks trick individuals into disclosing their login credentials or other sensitive information through deceptive emails or websites. Social engineering Social engineering can occur when attackers gain access to a system or network by convincing users to provide credentials.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are, of course, individuals who want to steal money, find financial information and steal credentials, he said. As he noted, North Korea, acting as a singular cyberthreat, will do what it can to gain access to and compromise the credentials of foreign organizations with money ­— and, in turn, gain access to that money, of course.

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Cybersecurity Credential Encryption Phishing 65

PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2019

According to a report in Reuters , the Eastern European GozNym network, whose leader resides in Tbilisi, Georgia, sent phishing emails to install malware on more than 41,000 computers. Reuters reported that 10 of the network’s members have been charged with conspiracy to steal online banking credentials. Moldova and Ukraine.

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Phishing Account Takeovers Credential Encryption 46

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The stolen information includes names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers. It’s believed that the data was actually compromised in late 2014 but that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer was not quick to disclose the information.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

Social media networks’ APIs could collect users’ contact information for scammers’ targeted phishing campaigns, for example. Companies that offer APIs must have authentication measures in place — such as those requiring legitimate users’ to present credentials, or “API keys” — before granting access to them. .

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API Authentication Security Payment APIs and Integration 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Cybercrooks are activating millions of fake identities they’ve patiently created on the most popular social media sites, phishing for personal info, posing as legitimate connections, and basically causing havoc. Private industry and government agencies have had enough, and they’re mobilizing. Making Social Safe Again.

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Seon

JUNE 15, 2023

Fraudsters use manipulation tactics such as email-based phishing or take advantage of leaked company data to gain access to – and take over – one or more of the business’s accounts. A BEC attack is when a fraudster gains unauthorized access to a business’s account. The most damaging form of BEC is account takeover (ATO) attacks.

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Email Compromise Compromise Business Email Compromise Risk 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The sensitive data, which the Yahoo-like site supposedly did not encrypt, included usernames, email addresses and passwords. Fraudsters are posing as PayPal’s own customer service representatives on Twitter in order to perpetrate phishing attacks against unsuspecting PayPal users. Scammers Are Just A Tweet Away.

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Phishing Breach PayPal Database 41

PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2016

What used to be a constant stream of messages touting fake Rolex watches, male enhancement pills and pornography has now become a 24/7 deluge of ransomware, spyware, phishing, and other malware,” AppRiver said in its second quarter security report. “While spam email traffic is leveling off, email traffic has never been more dangerous.

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Ransomware Phishing Credential Encryption 41

Segpay

MARCH 10, 2025

Here’s how it works: Encryption & Secure Transmission: The payment gateway encrypts the player’s payment details and securely transmits them to the payment processor. Tokenization & Encryption All sensitive payment data is encrypted and tokenized, reducing the risk of data breaches.

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Payment Gateways Gateways Payment Solutions Payment APIs and Integration 40

CB Insights

JULY 20, 2017

These companies address fraud, network access privileges and the management of login credentials, and offer products and services related to authentication. Credential Mgmt. Credential Mgmt. Credential Mgmt. TRACK ALL THE CYBERSECURITY STARTUPS IN THIS BRIEF AND MANY MORE ON OUR PLATFORM. Bangsun Technology. Anti-fraud.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AiTM attacks work by intercepting communication between a user and a legitimate service through phishing techniques. In an AiTM attack, the attacker typically sends a phishing email with a link that directs the victim to a fake login page (redirector or AiTM phishing page) designed to look like a legitimate service.

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Phishing Multifactor Authentication Authentication Credential 88

Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2025

No transaction banking data or login credentials were compromised. The affected documents were sent to TNT in encrypted files, and it remains unclear whether the attacker was able to decrypt them. According to DBS, the files did not contain login credentials, passwords, NRIC numbers, deposit balances, or total wealth holdings.

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Ransomware Compromise Credential Risk Mitigation 98