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Harness Data to Prevent Fraud with Splunk and AWSSPLUNK_AWS_FRAUD_11202024 (1)

In this webinar, you will learn about the influence of data-driven technology on fraud detection and prevention. You will discover how businesses can use AI, machine learning, and big data analytics to proactively identify hazards and monitor transactions in real time. The workshop will provide useful insights into cutting-edge solutions that improve customer security and protect sensitive information, as well as practical tactics and case studies for successfully combating fraud.

10 Most Common Mistakes When Buying Traffic

Let's start with the biggest fear everyone has: getting scammed. Trust me, no one wants to shell out hard-earned cash for fake clicks, bots, or empty promises. Here's the cold, hard truth: many shady providers out there are more interested in draining your wallet than boosting your traffic. But here's the kicker - you don't have to fall for it. The trick is always starting with a small test buy before committing fully. It's your safety net, your way of dipping a toe in before diving headfirst into the deep end.

Protect Yourself from Job Termination Scams

ESET warns of a wave of phishing attacks informing employees that they’ve been fired or let go. The emails are designed to make the user panic and act quickly to see if they’ve actually lost their job. If a user falls for the attack, they’ll be tricked into downloading malware or handing over their login credentials.

Beware of Fake Cybersecurity Audits: Cybercriminals Use Scams to Breach Corporate Systems

Companies are being warned that malicious hackers are using a novel technique to break into businesses - by pretending to offer audits of the company's cybersecurity. With ransomware and other cybersecurity threats high in the mind of many business owners, it is all too easy to imagine how many companies might react positively to an invitation to have the security of their networks tested.

Protect Yourself from Package Delivery Scams: Tips to Identify, Avoid, and Act

Package delivery has become an essential element of modern life, with estimates that the global delivery market will generate over $118 billion of growth from 2024 to 2028. Estimates of this size reflect the global attitude toward package deliveries—they’ll only become more of a necessity as time goes on. However, where consumers see necessity, scammers see opportunity.

Top 7 Enterprise Fraud Management (EFM) Solutions

Today, fraud schemes don’t follow predictable patterns. Enterprises are up against AI-generated deepfake attacks, multi-stage social engineering, and impersonation scams that exploit gaps in traditional fraud prevention strategies. And they know it. According to PwC, 59% of enterprises completed a fraud risk assessment in the 12 months prior to June 2024, showing they take fraud protection seriously. But beyond knowing your risks, there’s a need for better ways to tackle and mitigate them.

Deepfake Reality: My Experience as a Target

Cybersecurity has been my world for years. I’ve worked hard to build my reputation, moving from the hacker underground to a trusted boardroom expert. I take my role seriously because trust and credibility define success in this field. But I recently discovered that even with all my experience, I wasn’t immune to one of today’s fastest-growing threats—deepfake technology.

How to spot job scams that leverage social engineering

From fake job postings to fake candidates, it’s clear the job market has changed in the past few years. Finding a job ad that sparks your interest is now only half the battle — the other half is making sure it’s not a scam. I see three or four LinkedIn posts about job searches and applications gone wrong every day. I’ve read tales of recruiter impersonations, postings for roles that don’t exist, and ads that demand money in order to apply.