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This type of fraud can take various forms, including identitytheft, 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.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that companies notify lawenforcement as soon as possible by contacting local FBI or U.S. When reporting the breach, lawenforcement or another party helping to act on the breach will use this information to determine and advise on the next steps. Secret Service offices.
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. “But many times, it’s literally just the shame they would feel in reporting the attack to customers and lawenforcement.” With malware often finding its way into an enterprise via phishing emails that fool employees, adequate worker education is paramount.
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