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Podcasts
Nov 30, 2023
We sit down with Stephen Dougherty of the US Secret Service to hear insights for preventing cyber attacks. Our discussion explores who is vulnerable and types of cybercrime, including BEC schemes, romance scams, work-from-home scams, deep fakes and more. Stephen also provides tips for preventing cybercrime, and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement or relevant authorities.
Dec 14, 2022
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly shifting and evolving. In our third and final recap of 2022, we look back at some of the trending cybersecurity risks posed to CFIs during the year and highlight key technology advancements helping to combat cybercrime.
May 17, 2022
Cybersecurity is a top priority these days. Cybercriminals are crafty and can find their way in. Last year, all forms of cybercrime showed an increase, resulting in $6.9B of losses. Today, we cover five forms of cybercrime that particularly stand out.
Jan 9, 2024
Bad actors can prey on a chatbot’s desire to be helpful, gaming its algorithms to provide access to customer accounts or financial systems. We discuss the risks of a chatbot that hasn’t been set up properly and what measures are being taken to make your CFI safer, if you deploy a chatbot.
Dec 12, 2023
We interviewed industry expert and PCBB’s President Mike Dohren about the key trends CFIs should look out for in 2024, including increased cyber risk, funding and liquidity struggles, and credit quality.
Oct 12, 2023
According to the latest Jack Henry survey, an increased focus on lending, faster payments, and small businesses are some of the ways in which FIs plan to adapt their services over the next two years. We highlight the key findings of this survey of banks and credit unions.
Aug 14, 2023
Can a banking app be secure and easy to use at the same time? Experts say yes, via emerging technologies — and a bit of a change in culture. We discuss the importance of balancing security concerns and user friendliness with your digital banking offerings.
Jul 24, 2023
As phishing attempts constantly evolve, CFIs must train their employees to keep up, such as regularly testing employees through simulated fake phishing campaigns. We share additional tips to help you develop the most effective cybersecurity training program you can to minimize these threats.
Jun 27, 2023
Money mule activity is on the rise and CFIs need to be aggressive in their efforts to thwart it, both through initiatives to educate consumers about the risks and internal efforts to identify and crack down on the practice. We discuss precautions to take to protect your customers and your institution from money mules.
Mar 27, 2023
The average cost of a data breach in the finance industry is estimated to be $5.97MM. Increasingly, financial institutions are using so-called white hat hackers to test the security of their systems. We discuss how they can help you improve your cybersecurity and protect your CFI and customers.
Mar 22, 2023
Cybercriminals are continuously finding new ways to break through financial institutions’ defenses. We look at the increasingly important role of multimodal biometrics in a CFI’s security solution as well as the benefits and challenges of using biometrics for authentication.
Feb 21, 2023
Wire fraud is an ongoing problem for CFIs and their customers. Implementing multiple verification methods can help combat this. We explore a variety of options and provide the pluses and minuses of each one.
Feb 13, 2023
Cyber insurance can be part of protecting against digital crime. We discuss how it can protect financial institutions and their customers against financial losses and provide other resources if and when a cyberattack occurs.
Jan 12, 2023
Fueled by innovation, emerging technologies, and customers’ changing expectations, the payments space is evolving at a rapid pace. We look at some of the top payments trends and suggest ways in which CFIs can ensure they make the most of these opportunities.
Nov 21, 2022
Hybrid work arrangements are here to stay. Given this reality, CFIs should be aware of the cybersecurity risks created when people work from home and how to protect against them.
Oct 12, 2022
The financial sector is facing a debilitating cybersecurity talent shortage. In a proactive response, many companies are broadening candidate pipelines and cultivating talent on their own terms. We dive into several examples of unconventional, yet practical, talent sourcing methods.
Oct 3, 2022
As the amount of online fraud continues to rise, there is mounting evidence that information-sharing initiatives around the world could provide a glimpse into the future of how financial institutions can most effectively identify and combat cybersecurity attacks.
Sep 8, 2022
A June 2022 report from Allure Security, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in protecting financial institutions, says that about 20% of CFI’s are the targets of website impersonation attacks. Rather than simply assume that website impersonation attacks are something that happens to larger banks, CFIs should be proactive about protecting themselves and their customers from this kind of fraud. We explore a few tactics to keep your CFI and your customers safe.
May 19, 2022
Anti-money laundering practices have been under more scrutiny as the pandemic ushered in more digital payments and cryptocurrency activity. Now, with the invasion of Ukraine, anti-money laundering measures and OFAC compliance tops regulators’ lists. Here are important risks to look out for and reminders on how to continue strengthening your practices to mitigate these risks.
Mar 14, 2023
The tactics that cybercriminals use are ever-changing. Keeping your customers and your institution protected against cyber fraud requires staying on top of the latest trends and making sure everyone knows what to look out for.