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Magecart-related arrests made in Indonesia
The three individuals arrested represent only a small portion of the Magecart web-skimming group, but the investigation is ongoing.
Macy’s breach is a game-changing Magecart attack
The attackers customized the Magecart code to the Macy's website to steal credit card information in the wallet and new registrations.
How a bank got hacked
Notorious hacker Phineas Phisher claims to have netted hundreds of thousands of pounds sterling in a 2016 hack of the Cayman National Isle of Man Bank. Here's how he did it and why it's cause for concern.
Web payment card skimmers add anti-forensics capabilities
The newly discovered Pipka script can delete itself from a website after execution, making it very difficult to detect.
Cobalt cybercrime group might be launching Magecart skimming attacks
Researchers link Magecart-based skimming attacks to Cobalt (a.k.a. Carbanak), whose cyber attacks have netted millions of dollars.
Deepfakes and synthetic identity: More reasons to worry about identity theft
How can we maintain control over digital identity In a world where it is being blurred and abused by fraudsters?
Business email compromise attacks cost millions, losses doubling each year
Cybercriminals follow the money, and you need look no further than Toyota Boshoku's recent $37 million loss to see why many are turning to BEC scams.
Magecart web skimming group targets public hotspots and mobile users
IBM researchers discover new Magecart scripts suggest planned advertisement injection through Wi-Fi and supply chain attacks.
10 signs you're being socially engineered
Scammers will try to trick you and your organization's users into giving up credentials or other sensitive date. Be skeptical if you see any of these signs.
What is PSD2? And how it will impact the payments processing industry
The EU’s revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which include multifactor authentication for online European payment card transactions, will have a ripple effect on the payments processing industry in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Stealing money in the digital age: The dark industry of trafficking financial data
Cybercriminal gangs dealing in credit card and other financial data have refined their tools and changed their ideology for more profitable attacks.
Business email compromise: The odds of being a victim are increasing
Given the growth over the last few years in BEC and EAC fraud, businesses should educate employees about the risks involved and red flags of this activity.
What is adware? How it works and how to protect against it
Adware is deceptive software that earns its creators money through fraudulent user clicks. Fortunately, it's one of the the most detectable types of malware.
‘Have I Been Pwned’ is for sale, but what is it worth and who will buy it?
The question in my mind about Have I Been Pwned has always been about the value of the service aside from the brilliant analysis and PR generated by its creator, Troy Hunt.
How to stick it to LinkedIn romance scammers
LinkedIn is becoming a popular channel for criminals to find victims for romance scams. Here's how to identify, report and block those scammers.
How to spot a scam: 14 red flags to watch for
Does your security awareness training program help your employees learn when someone is trying to scam them?
Why reported breaches are the tip of the iceberg
Thousands of businesses are breached every day without them even knowing it, compromising payment card data. The EMV chip isn’t the solution, but data devaluation can reduce the impact.
FINRA Rule 4512: U.S. SEC approves electronic signatures
The updated FINRA Rule 4512(a)(3) is now in effect, striking a blow against outdated regulations.
Magecart payment card skimmer gang returns stronger than ever
Web-based card skimmers are becoming harder to detect and remove thanks to evolving techniques.
RSAC Innovation Sandbox 2019: Cloud, identity, application security take center stage
Take note of these startups. Innovation Sandbox has been around for 15 years. A whopping 42 percent of finalists from its first ten years have been acquired. Finalists in the past five years have received $1.5B in funding.