Posts by Ryan
Wire Fraud Happens to the Best of Us
A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home. Here’s her warning Conduit would like to thank Rana Robillard, a recent victim of wire fraud, for sharing her experience with the crime. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of the crime (social engineering, BEC, money mules) we would like to highlight how…
Read MorePart 1 – Linedata Interview
As part of Conduit’s ongoing partnership with Linedata, our founder Ryan Castle sat down with Justin Ryan from Linedata to discuss wire fraud, its common tactics and recent trends. Importantly, they also share insights on the range of challenges (urgency, AI) buy-side firms face in dealing with the wire fraud bad guys. In part 2…
Read MoreCybercrime: Wire Fraud and Justice?
”We’re not going to be able to arrest ourselves out of this problem” In our AI and digital age, the specter of cybercrime looms large, presenting a massive challenge that traditional law enforcement simply cannot solve. In an oldie but a goodie from the The Register, Doug Witschi, the assistant director for cybercrime at Interpol…
Read MoreSocially Engineered Wire Fraud Spikes Over Thanksgiving: Insights from a Victim
Holidays are a risky time for wiring – and criminals are getting even more sophisticated
Read MoreNetDiligence Interview
Conduit founder Ryan Castle sat down with NetDiligence’s president, Mark Greisiger, to shed light on the severity and scope of wire fraud. Ryan highlighted what businesses are up against and how wire fraud bad guys are increasingly leveraging generative AI and advancements in payment technology to execute their crimes. Castle also addresses organizational gaps that…
Read MoreUnless you use Conduit, Wait to Wire Funds Until July 10th
Don’t be a cliché and fall victim to wire fraud over the 4th of July holiday. We’ve unfortunately had to have those difficult conversations before, letting firms know their experience is right out of central casting when it comes to wire fraud. The 4th of July is a perfect mix of risk factors, including short…
Read MoreThe Friday before a long holiday weekend
What Are You Doing Friday? I’m Going Golfing, Wire Fraud Bad Guys Are Working. The weather looks great here in Chicago and I have a round of golf lined up for Friday. This week is a time when people’s minds are drifting towards relaxation, social gatherings, and travel plans. The start of summer brings with…
Read MoreA Subtle Change in Policy Can Stop Wire Fraud: Inbound vs. Outbound Calls
Not all verification phone calls are the same. Learn the importance between an outbound versus inbound call.
Read MoreSeinfeld, the Beach, and Stopping Wire Fraud
Using “Sneaker” security for protecting against wire fraud is a risky strategy. Ensure you have a transparent process and hold teammates accountable.
Read More4 Reasons Wire Fraud Criminals are Thankful
Criminals have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. Don’t let your business fall victim!
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