While fraud and security pros were packing shades and sunscreen for some 4th of July holiday fun, fraudsters were quietly preparing and waiting for an entirely different kind of burn. Leading up to this year’s July 4th festivities, bad actors were ready and waiting to target U.S. banks, eCommerce entities, major retailers, and others with massive fraud attacks. While people were off and partying, commencing at 3 pm Eastern on July 3rd, NuData Security experts observed, tracked, and thwarted a
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Phony sites are everywhere waiting for you to take the bait. Learn how to spot them on the go. We are sure you already know what you’ll buy on Amazon Prime Day – a bi-annual event that has us all checking our friends and family gift lists, pantries, and of course our own personal wish lists. As everyone preps for this year’s July 16-17 Amazon Prime Day, let’s keep our anti-fraud senses on alert, especially on mobile. 40% of all 
Each generation puts its mark on society and the millennials, born between 1981 and 1997, are no different. This generation of 92 million was born with technology in their hands, and they are having a profound effect on the banking industry. Their mantra: I want it, and I want it now! With an estimated $200 billion to spend annually, they have become a force to contend with. This group is pushing banks to expand their boundaries, and mobile banking is 
Almost 179 million records containing personal information were disclosed during 1,579 data breaches in 2017, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center and CyberScout. These numbers represent a 45% increase over 2016. They also mean that nearly everyone in the U.S. has had their personal information exposed and that it will end up in the hands of cybercriminals in the near future – if not already. What was once an infrequent occurrence has now become an epidemic. The Identity Theft 
We looked back at what happened in the backstage of fraud during the holiday season and found some eye-opening stats. Remember when we were all excited about the holidays, the friends and family gatherings, and the curling-up-under-the-blanket evenings? Now is time to look at the flip side of the coin: what did fraudsters do while we were opening presents or taking a well-deserved break, trying to snatch that 50% off Instapot or clearing out the driveway for sledding? They were