set up a trusted contact on your investment accounts. you can choose a family member, a professional advisor, or a close friend. we'll reach out to your designated contact if we suspect you may be a victim of financial exploitation or may be experiencing a health issue affecting your ...
Fraud is a growing concern, with scams targeting retirees or people aged 60 and older becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread. Understanding common scams and how to prevent fraud are crucial to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Broad Impact The financial impact of age-targeted ...
Network security forms a critical barrier against ransomware propagation. Proper network segmentation and access controls can contain infections and prevent them from reaching critical systems. Organizations should implement comprehensive network security measures that account for both internal and external threat...
FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION Conducts fraudulent and unauthorized transactions or transferring of funds. DATA THEFT Consists of accessing sensitive information–like PII–stored within the individual's account. SPAMMING COmprised of distributing mass spam or malicious emails across the victim's contacts. Anatom...
Cybercrimerefers to any illegal activity that takes place in the digital space, where computers or networks are used as tools, targets, or both. These crimes can range from hacking into someone’s personal accounts to stealing financial information, distributing malware or even large-scale data bre...
1. Financial sextortion scams Sextortion or sexploitation scams involve cybercriminals blackmailing minors with illicit material. According to the FBI, there were more than 12,600 of these online scams reported over an 18-month period between 2021 and 2023 [*]. The Yahoo Boys, for instance, ...
According to sector-specific guidance published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a risk-based approach (RBA) should be used as the foundation for an anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) program. This will help firms prevent, mitigate, and proportio...
Cybercrime refers to any illegal activity that takes place in the digital space, where computers or networks are used as tools, targets, or both. These crimes can range from hacking into someone’s personal accounts to stealing financial information, distributing malware or even large-scale data ...
MitM attacks can be very damaging, as they can lead to loss of sensitive information or even financial loss. It’s crucial to use secure communication channels and to verify the identity of the other party to prevent such attacks. IoT Attacks ...
the attack can only be detected when the consequences of forged web pages become apparent when carrying out operations. For this reason, to prevent DNS spoofing, it is vital to improve security awareness, use the DNS server of the latest version, install patches in a timely manner, and use ...