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Facing the challenge of synthetic identity fraud head-on. Read about how we're leading the fight in the latest Entrust blog post with Simon Horswell, Senior Manager, Fraud Specialist https://bit.ly/3YPA0fX #IdentityFraud #SynethicFraud #Cybersecurity

Everyone knows safeguarding social security numbers, bank account numbers, pins, credit cards and passwords is key to thwarting identity thieves and hackers. But what about the 10-digit… Read the full article by 10x People's Lisa Marie Maxson below: #esim #digitalidentity #cybersecurity #simfraud

Selfie spoofing becomes popular identity document fraud technique https://bit.ly/3ybHnmH #Infosec #Security #Cybersecurity #CeptBiro #SelfieSpoofing #IdentityDocument #FraudTechnique

🚀 Last week, Prove hosted a digital identity & fraud summit that brought together nearly 200 industry professionals. From dynamic discussions to valuable collaborations, the event was a knockout success! 🔗 Check out all the highlights & key takeaways from 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 here: https://lnkd.in/gJjanN_Z #FraudPrevention #DigitalIdentity #improve2024 #Cybersecurity

@SCMagazine We need an innovative approach to #digitalidentity verification that can root out fraud, while ensuring a secure and equitable experience, says @socureme's Jordan Burris in this commentary, and offers 5 steps for leaders to undertake. #cybersecurity #IAM https://lnkd.in/eR_5k-wx

Are you familiar with SMS Fraud? No? What about SMS Pumping or International Revenue Share Fraud? If the answer is no, these three attacks are one in the same and very hard to detect/identify. They can cost an organizations millions of dollars a year on SMS costs that might look like organic customer growth but in reality are part of an organized scheme by cybercriminals to make money. If you are familiar with this attack, then you know how big of a problem this can be for the business, and how hard it can be to solve for with no clear cut solution. In fact, many teams find themselves in the middle of a never ending whack-a-mole situation. Whichever boat you are in, our very own Frank Teruel, provides great insights into how teams can monitor various data points to identify a potential ongoing SMS Fraud attack and what can be done to mitigate the attack. We have helped some of the largest global brands tackle this problem, so you will definitely want to give the insights a read. #BotMitigation #SMSFraud #SMSPumping #IRSF #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention https://lnkd.in/gAB4br_p

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐌𝐒 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧? SMS fraud, also known as smishing (SMS phishing), is a type of cybercrime where attackers deceive individuals into divulging personal information or sending money by sending fraudulent text messages. These messages often appear to come from legitimate sources, such as banks, government agencies, or well-known companies, and typically contain urgent or enticing content to prompt quick action.    ⏩ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/g8eSm3wt    1. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭: Attackers use SMS messages to gather personal information such as names, social security numbers, dates of birth, and addresses. This data is then used to impersonate the victim, often leading to financial loss and reputational damage. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: ● Messages posing as banks requesting verification of account details.  ● Fake government alerts asking for personal information to process tax refunds. 2. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐭: Similar to identity theft, data theft involves obtaining sensitive information through deceptive SMS messages. However, the focus is broader, often including login credentials, credit card numbers, and other confidential data. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: ● Phishing messages containing links to fake websites designed to capture login information.  ● Requests for credit card details to resolve "urgent" account issues. 3. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: In network manipulation, fraudsters use SMS messages to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to mobile networks and services. This can lead to widespread service outages or unauthorized use of network resources. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: ● Sending malware-laden links that, when clicked, allow attackers to control the victim’s device and access network resources.  ● Messages that trick recipients into providing network access credentials. 4. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: This type of SMS fraud involves using fraudulent messages to manipulate or exploit commercial services for financial gain. It includes tactics such as unauthorized subscriptions and premium rate scams. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬: ● Subscription scams where victims are tricked into signing up for costly premium services.  ● Fake promotional messages claiming the recipient has won a prize and must send money or personal details to claim it.    #smsfraud #cybersecurity #phishing #identitytheft #onlinesafety #smishing #fraudprevention #cybercrime #dataprotection

Facing the Threat of Cyber Fraud: Insights from the Smith Case LINK: https://lnkd.in/eazBU7nK Hashtags: #USDefense #Cybersecurity Please LIKE & REPOST

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#Information is power, especially when it comes to protecting yourself from #Cyber criminals. However, in the unfortunate event that a cyber criminal does get to your personal data, it's important to know what steps to take. Here are some key steps to follow: 1. Change your passwords 2. Report the case ASAP 3. Identify how and where it happened 4. Start a paper trail 5. Talk to your bank 6. Talk to any of your vendors or creditors 7. Start a paper trail 8. Manage your credit report. Stay informed and stay #Cybersafe. #CyberSecurity #IdentityTheftProtection