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Black Friday: Loved by Shoppers and Fraudsters Alike

For some, Black Friday conjures images of parasite-infected shoppers running amok in a mall. (Rotten Tomatoes gives the movie a 65% rating). For bargain hunters, it is a whirlwind of unbeatable deals and frenzied shopping sprees. Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the year’s biggest days for American merchants. The hype has crossed borders.

Exploring the Cross-Border Payments Market: A Guide for Business Owners

In today's interconnected world, businesses are expanding their horizons beyond borders, reaching out to customers and partners across the globe. With this global expansion comes the need for efficient and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. In this article, we will delve into the cross-border payments market, its size, and why it matters to business owners like you.

Don't check out! - Credit card skimming activity observed

Our friends at BlackBerry recently released an in-depth blog post on a campaign by threat actors targeting online payment businesses that discusses what happens from initial compromise to the skimmer scripts themselves. You can read their blog here. This blog is focused on what we found across the AT&T Cybersecurity customer base as we looked for the indicators of compromise (IOCs) identified in the BlackBerry blog and on the quick-follow up analysis we performed and provided to our customers.

Decoding Synthetic Identity Fraud in the Evolving AI Landscape

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence is a two-sided coin. Fraud protection software, like INETCO BullzAI, harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to offer fraud protection against financial criminals and cyber attackers. Conversely, fraudsters can weaponize the same technology to steal funds. A prominent example of this connection is synthetic identity fraud. This payment fraud vector often employs AI and deepfakes.

Debit Card vs Credit Card: Which Is More Secure Online?

Although both debit and credit cards provide easy methods of payment, credit cards have better fraud protection which makes them more secure to use online. Credit card fraud can easily happen through security breaches or cyberattacks that steal your payment card information. It’s important to use the most secure payment method to protect yourself from the damaging effects of credit card fraud.

INETCO is Making Waves in the BC Tech Sector - INETCO is Named a Finalist for the Gamechanger Ambition Award

Each year, the BC Tech Association celebrates the remarkable achievements of the British Columbia technology community through the Technology Impact Awards (TIA). The Gamechanger – Ambition Award, is a testament to a company’s drive to address significant challenges, lead with conviction, and leverage technology to shape a better future.

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT): The Silent Parasites in Payment Networks

In the critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning 2019 film Parasite, a family’s cunning scheme to infiltrate a wealthy family’s home is a vivid metaphor for the stealthy and calculated maneuvers of advanced persistent threats (APTs) in the digital realm.

Smarter Digital Payment Monitoring in 2023

In bustling metropolises and rural communities alike, changes in the world of payments are forcing businesses to move at the speed of light. Whether you operate your business from a towering skyscraper or a busy village market, you must deal with dynamic evolutions in digital payments. From instant payments to super apps to embedded finance, businesses are embracing new ways to separate consumers from their money safely.

INETCO in the News: Commentary: How Emerging Technologies Can Help Solve EBT Fraud

Ali Solehdin – Digitaltransactions.net – August 11, 2023 Instances of electronic benefits transfer (EBT) fraud have become more prevalent in the United States as criminals become more brazen and increasingly prey on society’s most vulnerable.