Open enrollment, early holiday shopping, and year-end tasks bring plenty of messages competing for our attention. Scammers can use those familiar activities as cover, impersonating employers, delivery services, retailers, and government agencies. Phishing messages try to persuade you to reveal sensitive information, open a harmful attachment, or visit a fraudulent website. Similar tactics appear in […]
Fraud is becoming more sophisticated and increasingly difficult to distinguish from legitimate customer activity. Criminals are combining stolen information, synthetic identities, social engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation to bypass traditional fraud controls and make fraudulent activity appear increasingly authentic. A recent FinAi News analysis identified four threats financial institutions should pay particular attention to: […]
Handheld payment terminals have become commonplace at restaurants. They are fast, convenient, and offer an important security advantage: instead of handing your card to someone who takes it out of sight, you can keep it in your possession throughout the transaction. Although these devices are generally a secure way to pay, no payment method is […]
Why reporting suspicious activity is one of the most effective security controls your organization has Every Report Matters Security incidents rarely begin with sophisticated attacks. More often, they start with something that simply doesn't seem right—a suspicious email, an unfamiliar visitor, an unexpected password reset notification, or unusual computer behavior. In those moments, it's easy […]
Every time you browse the web, register for a retail discount, or sign up for an app, your digital footprint expands. Today, information ranging from your phone number and home address to your shopping history is bought, sold, and compiled across a massive web of corporations. To truly wipe your identity from the internet, an […]
Why your home network may be your weakest security link—and how to strengthen it Your Home Office Is Now Part of Your Security Perimeter Today’s home office is more than a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection. It’s a digital ecosystem where corporate devices coexist with personal phones, tablets, and smart home technology. That convenience comes with risk. […]
The Secure Home Purchase: Defending PII in Today’s Lending Environment Securing a mortgage today requires more than financial readiness—it requires a disciplined approach to protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII). While recent regulatory changes have reduced certain sources of exposure, the rapid evolution of AI-driven fraud has introduced new risks across the lending lifecycle. For both […]
Hardly a day passes without Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and advancements capturing the headlines. Without question, AI is rapidly impacting many aspects of our daily lives—banking, software development, education, and, yes, the practice of law. While the benefits and impacts of AI are frequently extolled, the reality is that AI remains in the early stages […]
Unwanted emails are a common frustration. Promotional messages, mailing lists, and suspicious outreach can quickly overwhelm an inbox. While clicking the “unsubscribe” link may seem like the simplest solution, cybersecurity professionals caution that this action can sometimes increase risk rather than eliminate it. Understanding when it is safe to unsubscribe, and when it is not, […]
Last updated: November 2025 Saving passwords in your browser might seem convenient — until it isn’t. Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox all store credentials in plain view to anyone who gains access to your device or account. Unlike dedicated password managers, browser storage lacks encryption, multifactor authentication (MFA), and oversight. Here’s a quick five-step plan […]
