KYC protocols traditionally focus on account-level verification, but examining KYC at the product level can help banks assess risk more accurately. Asking targeted questions based on product risk enables institutions to detect potential financial crimes, said Gabriella Bussien, CEO of Trapets.
Your secret weapon to combat cyber threats might be just under your nose! Cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities while upping their game with new and more sinister attack methods. The human firewall is your cybersecurity ace in the hole.
But how resilient are your users when it comes to fending off...
Payment screening is a regulatory requirement but doing it with speed and efficiency proves challenging for many firms.
Financial institutions (FIs) need to decide if payments should be blocked or processed in real time. And they must also stay current with new regulatory requirements and constantly updated...
What’s old is new again…Mid-market and small banks are as vulnerable as ever to check kiting schemes due to limited resources and outdated technology, if not more due to the rise in check fraud. Manual verification processes and outdated detection methods make it easier for fraudsters to exploit the delay between...
The digital payment landscape is undergoing transformative growth, with cybersecurity at its core. Dharshan Shanthamurthy, CEO at SISA, discussed the urgency of addressing cybersecurity in an industry that is not only lucrative for businesses but also for motivated criminal gangs.
Mid-market banks and credit unions navigate a convoluted risk landscape, fronted by copious mobile fraud, made-to-order attack delivery, compromised B2B payments, illicit deepfake service models, and emulator-driven intrusions. These trends demand a bold commitment to improve fraud and AML (FRAML) programs and enhance...
Don't click phishy links. Everyone knows that. But are your end users prepared to quickly identify today's tricky tactics being used by bad actors? Probably not. Cybercriminals have moved beyond simple bait and switch domains. They're now employing a variety of advanced social engineering techniques to entice your...
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it has wrapped up its investigation of the xDedic dark web marketplace and successfully dismantled the multinational criminal organizations, leading to charges against 19 individuals, including administrators, developers and customer service reps.
In late Q4 2023, ISMG conducted a survey that attracted over 100 responses from professionals and provided a unique platform for Fraud, AML, Financial Crime, and Compliance leaders to contribute their insights and to offer a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the daily battle against fraud.
This week in the cryptocurrency industry, Thunder Terminal successfully prevented a hack, Changpeng Zhao ranking 34th on a list of billionaires, Coinbase refuted a senator's allegations of subverting crypto regulations, and scammers stole $3 million in 24 hours using fake ads.
The continuing battle against fraud and financial crime demands constant adaptation and innovation. Generative AI - Artificial Intelligence - and broader AI technologies have brought both excitement and apprehension to our field, as they hold the promise of revolutionising our approach to fraud prevention while...
Blue check scams, quishing, tech support, homograph attacks, and travel scams abound this holiday season. Fraud tactics are more personalized and harder to detect, competition is steeper, and regulatory scrutiny is ballooning.
In this eBook, we’ll take a look at how real-time fraud detection and real-time...
Until now there has been an ongoing struggle regarding who owns the money mules and scams problem – Credit Risk, AML (KYC), or Fraud Management? With liabilities shifting, ownership is clearly landing on the shoulders of Fraud Management teams. Fraud leaders must act quickly or risk losing revenue, their reputation,...
Your financial institution (FI) is vulnerable to unnecessary risks with legacy approaches to KYC/CDD. And it can also prevent you from delivering exceptional customer experiences.
When it comes to understanding customers and their associated risks, every stage matters. Optimize each stage by following this playbook...
Financial institutions need to adopt a risk-based approach to every aspect of financial crime and compliance to keep up with evolving regulations. Whether it’s verifying identities, completing due diligence processes, conducting periodic reviews or assessing monetary transactions—all of them require up-to-date,...
Our website uses cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. By browsing cuinfosecurity.com, you agree to our use of cookies.
