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Cybercrims' web skimming strategies taint web analytics platforms
Data Analytics

Cybercrims' web skimming strategies taint web analytics platforms

Cybercriminals are using legitimate web analytics platforms like Google Analytics to steal credit card details and personal information.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Meeting the card payment industry's compliance requirements - Kemp
Distributed Denial of Service

Meeting the card payment industry's compliance requirements - Kemp

eCommerce fraud boom leads to a surge in CNP crime, spotlighting vital PCI-DSS compliance and advanced security tech.

By Jason Dover • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Breach Prevention

Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed

Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks

Farewell tinfoil hats—Ekster's wallet promises chic protection against RFID skimming with a stylish, secure solution.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Ticketmaster breach part of massive digital credit card skimming campaign
Breach Prevention

Ticketmaster breach part of massive digital credit card skimming campaign

The Ticketmaster breach is part of a global digital card-skimming campaign by Magecart, affecting over 800 eCommerce sites, reveals RiskIQ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2018
Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report
Distributed Denial of Service

Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report

Attack traffic origination against from China and Russia combined was three times the number of attacks from the US.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Wireless Networks

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online
Semiconductors

$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online

Physical credit card fraud is on the decline as online fraud takes its place, according to new statistics from the Australian Payments Network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year
Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year

A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise
Marketing Technologies

Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise

Threat actors salivate at the thought of an increased volume of credit and debit card transactions flowing through endpoints they have compromised.

By Curt Wilson • 11 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
AMEX phishing scam uses encryption to lull users into 'false sense of security'
Encryption

AMEX phishing scam uses encryption to lull users into 'false sense of security'

A new fake AMEX phishing attack uses tactics that lull users into a false sense of security: A mirrored website and SSL certificates, says MailGuard.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Public Cloud

Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?

Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.

By Ian Selbie • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities
Email Security

Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities

New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Card skimming tech seized in Auckland
Customs

Card skimming tech seized in Auckland

Two people were arrested on charges of importing goods for a dishonest purpose, including skimming devices and a card writing machine.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
How to protect your business from online scams
Email Security

How to protect your business from online scams

NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015
Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference
Malware

Minister Hungary for change at Budapest cyber conference

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams heads to the three-day conference aimed at building a resilient global digital environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
Bank Card Skimmer Jailed
Fintech

Bank Card Skimmer Jailed

Polish fraudster jailed for bank card skimming attempt in New Zealand, sparking renewed calls for vigilance against offline scams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2012