VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

They take advantage of vulnerable software, stolen credentials, tricked employees, business partner access, unencrypted transfers, and even insider threats to penetrate networks. Skilled hackers use sophisticated tools to exploit the slightest weakness in defenses.

Data Breach 272

Data Breach Breach Multifactor Authentication Cybersecurity 272

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

People are one click away from a malware download or credential phishing [website]. Almost 65 percent of incidents involve bad actors stealing login credentials to gain account access, and phishing schemes often trick credential owners into unwittingly surrendering their details.

Fraud Prevention 74

Fraud Prevention Financial Crimes Federal Trade Commission Crime 74

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

PSD2 was designed with such risks in mind, and its Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) provision — which takes effect in participating countries throughout 2020 and 2021 — compels companies to verify users’ identities with multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever they attempt to access user accounts or digitally send payments.

Authentication 60

Authentication MFA Phishing Scams 60

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.

Phishing 88

Phishing Multifactor Authentication Authentication Credential 88