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The Essential Next Step In Fighting Human Crime
In 2003, the US government changed the fraud fight forever. A seemingly small addition to a broader act required financial institutions to fight and protect their customers from identity theft, leading to the establishment of the Identity Theft Officer. I must admit, I didn’t think much of it at the time, as...
Behavioral Analytics vs Behavioral Intelligence: What Is the Difference?
It is difficult to find a more significant trend than the growing utilization of data. Behavioral data, in particular, has become prominent in many areas, with cybersecurity at the forefront. The global behavioral analytics market reached $905.6 million in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a 27.5% CAGR by 2034. But...
Evolution of U.S. Public Policies to Protect Consumers
Exploring the timeline of how U.S. public policies on consumer protections have evolved over time, including major legislative acts, hearings, and anti-fraud initiatives. The landscape of consumer protection and fraud prevention in the U.S. has undergone significant transformations as Congress has responded to emerging challenges. From early legislative efforts to recent hearings...
Breaking down silos: Fraud detection using consortium data and big data analytics
Have you ever noticed how much harder it is to achieve your goals at work when each team is working in a silo? In the absence of collaboration and information sharing it's almost impossible to have the same breadth and depth of impact as you can when your teams work together. The...
5 Layered Actions for Consumers to Fight Fraud
Are you a crime fighter? Most financial institutions hope so - and they are actively trying to hone your skills and habits. These days, there are few instances when logging on to a financial or medical account (or any account that contains sensitive information) when you are not asked to take extra...
The Fight Against DeepFake Fraud
Cybercrime has been on the rise for a while, and we like to think we’re wise to the fraudsters’ tactics, right? But as technology advances, so too does the potential for fraud. The rise of AI-powered criminals has significant implications for cybersecurity. While AI can strengthen our defenses, it also gives cybercriminals...
FACT, FICTION, OR FEARMONGERING?
We spent the last year looking at hundreds of discussions about AI crime in all its forms, including hacker forums on the dark web, to try to figure out which crimes are real and which are fantasy, and which could possibly be in the future versus those that are here now. And...
Prepare for Emerging Identity Fraud Schemes and What to Do Next
Identity fraud looms large for every organization. The algorithms and machine learning methods we used to combat fraud are the same types of tools fraudsters can easily deploy. Combined with nefarious, automated bots, cybercriminals are employing sophisticated identity fraud schemes to gain access to consumer accounts or directly create fraudulent accounts with...