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Socially 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 MoreHave you Noticed More Phishing Attacks than Usual?
I know I have, and I bet you have too! There is an old saying attributed to Winston Churchill….“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” In 2023 wire fraud bad guys and cyber criminals have spun this slightly to “Never let a banking crisis go to waste.” A banking shock like we are experiencing…
Read MoreSVB and Wire Fraud Risk
Attention all business owners, funds, employees, and individuals involved in the ongoing frenzy surrounding Silicon Valley Bank. We want to bring to your attention the significant security risks that exist in this frenzied environment, particularly when it comes to wire fraud. The high urgency and speed at which individuals and organizations are moving create a…
Read MoreFinance Teams Who Stop Wire Fraud Should Get a Medal (or a trophy)!
When companies work on cyber security, they invest time and money to stop breaches, ransomware and malware. When it comes to wire fraud, the fastest growing crime, they do not. With wire fraud, the bad guys are looking to hack humans, not machines, so the typical response is to just have the humans “handle it.” …
Read MoreThe Accountants vs Skynet
What role will artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, play in wire fraud and other social engineering scams?
Read MoreACH vs Wire Transfers: Which is Safer?
At Conduit, we know there are some elements that make Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers safer at the margins when compared to wires, because they are slower and “technically” reversible. However, ACH transfers often get less attention at companies, so are behaviorally more dangerous because they are believed to be safer! Criminals don’t care and…
Read MoreEven Captain Sully used one. The Importance of Checklists: Wire Fraud.
One of the most well-known examples of how checklists can save lives comes with Captain Sullenberger. Even after a flock of birds took out both of his plane engines, he still made time to look at his Quick Reference Handbook to follow the steps in order to land the plane as safely as possible. If…
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