malware

Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. A wide variety of types of malware exist, including computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, and scareware.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Report: Overcoming ID Fraud’s Technology Blind Spots
Report: Overcoming ID Fraud’s Technology Blind Spots
September 23, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial crime is a pervasive threat to banks, credit unions, FinTechs and other financial institutions (FIs) the world over. A recent study from PwC found...

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FinCEN Warns Of COVID Scams Targeting FIs, Consumers
FinCEN Warns Of COVID Scams Targeting FIs, Consumers
August 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a press release warning financial institutions (FIs) and consumers about pandemic-related scams, including some connected to cryptocurrency. FinCEN...

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US Treasury Warns Banks Of Twitter Crypto Scam
US Treasury Warns Banks Of Twitter Crypto Scam
July 16, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is warning financial institutions of a “high-profile” new scam exploiting Twitter accounts to try and scam convertible virtual...

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UN Rule Mandates Connected Cars Be Secured Against Cyberattacks
UN Rule Mandates Connected Cars Be Secured Against Cyberattacks
July 09, 2020  |  Regulation

A new rule from the United Nations will require connected cars sold in Japan, South Korea and the European Union, among other places, to be...

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Why PPP Will Be A Pivot Point For The Future Of Digital Security
Why PPP Will Be A Pivot Point For The Future Of Digital Security
April 13, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Small businesses are hurting, which has been reflected in record unemployment numbers, the near-total shutdown of mainstream businesses and in PYMNTS data revealing that as...

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State-Backed Hackers Playing On COVID-19 Fears, US And UK Warn
State-Backed Hackers Playing On COVID-19 Fears, US And UK Warn
April 08, 2020  |  Fraud Attack

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to roil the U.S. and the U.K., a wave of new cyberattacks appears to be taking advantage of the situation...

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Hackers Scam Consumers By Posing As Health Organizations
Hackers Scam Consumers By Posing As Health Organizations
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Hackers around the world are taking advantage of coronavirus fears by posing as organizations like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...

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eSkimming Malware Attacks On The Rise
eSkimming Malware Attacks On The Rise
January 31, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

With the popularity of eCommerce, a cyberattack called eSkimming has become more of a frequent occurrence. Skimmers had long been a risk for consumers at...

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Dozens Of US Firms Had Same Security Flaw As Travelex
Dozens Of US Firms Had Same Security Flaw As Travelex
January 16, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The vulnerability that allowed Travelex to be attacked by hackers has existed at many other companies and institutions in the U.S., according to a report...

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