The DarkDefend Blog
Stay a step ahead in the battle against financial fraud. Our blog delivers expert insights and actionable strategies to safeguard your institution's assets and reputation in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
Understanding Check Kiting: A Classic Bank Fraud Scheme
Understanding Check Kiting: A Classic Bank Fraud Scheme
Check kiting is a fraudulent banking...
Money Muling: A Growing Threat for College Students and the Elderly
In recent years, money muling has become a significant threat, particularly affecting college...
The Threat of Fraudulent Wire Transfers to Financial Institutions
In today's digital age, financial institutions face an increasing number of threats from...
The Hidden Economy: Dark Web and Encrypted Marketplaces
Within the internet lies a hidden layer called the dark web which requires specific methods for...
Exposing ATM Fraud: How Darknet Scammers Exploit Cloned Cards and Skimmers
Fraudsters continuously target both large and small financial institutions. Despite the...
Cooking and Washing: Financial Fraudsters Redefine Household Chores
In the banking industry, terms like "cook" and "wash" are now being co-opted by fraudsters to...
The Double Threat: Understanding Both Physical and Digital Credit Card Skimmers
Credit card skimmers have been a major form of fraud for many years. Threat actors use physical and...
Community Bankers Association of Georgia Associate Member FraudXchange Offers a Solution to Help Banks Fight Check Fraud
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 7, 2024–
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia associate member...
Birmingham Tech Company Introduces DarkDefend.com: A Dark Web+ Monitoring Service for Financial Institutions
Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 22, 2024– In an age where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented...