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Revealing the U.S.’s Social Engineering Scam Problem
By Roy Urrico. Spotlighting a new study, “Unmasking 2022's U.S. Social Engineering Scam Toll.”

Roy Urrico
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Deepfakes, Generative AI Add to FIs ID Theft Concerns
By Roy Urrico. OneSpan suggests credit unions and banks must adopt more robust identity verification methods.

Roy Urrico
Oct 27, 20235 min read


ITRC: Data Compromises Reach Yearly Record; Financial Services Becomes Most Attacked Industry
By Roy Urrico. According to the ITRC’s Q3 2023 Data Breach Report, the total data compromises for the year reached 2,116.

Roy Urrico
Oct 13, 20233 min read


ITRC Report Focuses on Identity Theft in Black Communities
By Roy Urrico. The ITRC, in partnership with the Chicago-based Black Researchers Collective (BRC), released its Identity in Practice Report.

Roy Urrico
Oct 6, 20234 min read


Survey: How Financial Institutions Navigate Risk and Compliance Challenges
By Roy Urrico. Credit unions and banks are investing in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) per survey.

Roy Urrico
Sep 22, 20234 min read


ID Theft Taking its Toll on Personal Finances and Emotions
By Roy Urrico. Identity theft is taking its toll on individuals from a financial and personal standpoint, per two reports.

Roy Urrico
Sep 15, 20235 min read


Q2 Issues Guidance on Thwarting Check Fraud Using Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
By Roiy Urrico. Q2's "Put a Hard Stop on mRDC Check Fraud" provides ideas on using AI/ML to stop check fraud.

Roy Urrico
Aug 9, 20233 min read


InfoSec People Profile: TransUnion’s Eder Ribeiro
By Roy Urrico. Profile of Eder Ribeiro, senior cybersecurity program manager at TransUnion.

Roy Urrico
Aug 2, 20234 min read


FIs Among Prime Targets of Data Compromises and Ransomware Attacks
By Roy Urrico. Reports from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and the NCC Group.

Roy Urrico
Jul 28, 20234 min read


LexisNexis Risk Solutions Crime Report Shows Rise and Continued Threat of Digital Fraud
By Roy Urrico. LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ annual Cybercrime Report titled, "Trust and Collaboration as Foundations to Fight Fraud."

Roy Urrico
Jul 7, 20235 min read


Online Payment Fraud, Ransomware Rise Highlight Cybersecurity Reports
By Roy Urrico. Reports from Juniper Research and NCC Group respectively warn of a dramatic rise in payment fraud and ransomware threats.

Roy Urrico
Jun 28, 20234 min read


SEON Report: FIs Get a Better Handle on Fraud, But It Remains a Genuine Threat To Future Success
By Roy Urrico. SEON compiled a comprehensive index of today’s fraud pain points and solutions.

Roy Urrico
Jun 16, 20235 min read


Verizon Data Breach Report: Frequency and Cost of Ransomware, Social Engineering Rise Substantially
By Roy Urrico. Verizon analyzed 6,312 security incidents and 5,199 breaches.

Roy Urrico
Jun 9, 20234 min read


InfoSec People Profile: LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Kimberly Sutherland
By Roy Urrico. Profiling Kimberly Sutherland, vice president, fraud and idently, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Roy Urrico
Jun 7, 20236 min read


ITRC Report: Identity Crime Trends Remain at Near All-Time High
By Roy Urrico. The report revealed a similar number of identity crimes — such as compromise, theft and misuse — as in 2021.

Roy Urrico
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Ransomware Threats Report and Protection Guidance Highlight Cybersecurity Roundup
By Roy Urrico. Ransomware is the subject of a report and a guide.

Roy Urrico
May 25, 20234 min read


Financial Fraud Executives Adopting Behavioral Biometrics to Counter Scam Attacks
By Roy Urrico. Digital acceleration expanded the fraud attack surface. Behavioral biometrics help protect against them.

Roy Urrico
May 19, 20235 min read


InfoSec People Profile: Jim Stickley
By Roy Urrico. For over 25 years, Jim Stickley has made cybersecurity his business.

Roy Urrico
May 17, 20237 min read


ITRC: Breaches Down, But Absence of Details Rising; AFP: Payment Fraud Affects 65% of Organizations
By Roy Urrico. Two recent reports focus on information security, one on data breaches, and the other on payment fraud.

Roy Urrico
Apr 19, 20234 min read


Titania Research Assesses Security and Compliance Risks
By Roy Urrico. Research published by Titania studied approaches to security and PCI DSS compliance.

Roy Urrico
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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