Content by Tracy Kitten

Why the ATM Skimming Surge Will Continue in 2017

Tracy Kitten  •  December 2, 2016

Why are ATMs a top target for fraudsters? In an interview, Shirley Inscoe, a financial fraud expert and analyst at Aite Group, offers insights based on a new study and predicts the surge in skimming will continue next year.

Fighting Organized Cybercrime: A New Approach

Tracy Kitten  •  November 30, 2016

Cyberattacks waged by organized crime groups are simultaneously targeting a wider array of industries worldwide, which is why cross-industry threat information sharing is more critical than ever, says Brian Engle, executive director of the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center.

ATM Skimming Attacks Hit NY Hospitals

Tracy Kitten  •  November 28, 2016

Local police are investigating ATM skimming attacks at four New York hospitals. Security experts warn that fraudsters will likely continue to target locations, including hospitals, where ATMs are not closely monitored and around-the-clock access to the terminals is available.

How the Dark Web Presents New Insider Threats

Tracy Kitten  •  November 23, 2016

Organizations in all sectors need to be aware of newly emerging insider threats, including those tied to the dark web, Michael Theis of Carnegie Mellon's CERT Insider Threat Center explains in this video interview.

Soltra Edge Revived with New Owner

Tracy Kitten  •  November 23, 2016

Soltra Edge, the automated threat intelligence sharing platform that had been slated to be phased out, has been rescued by NC4, a cyber threat intelligence firm that has purchased the platform, Bill Nelson of FS-ISAC explains in this exclusive audio interview.

Working with EHR Vendors on Security

Tracy Kitten  •  November 22, 2016

In a sign of progress, more small healthcare organizations are collaborating with each other - and with their electronic health records vendors - to bolster their information security efforts, says Mitchell Parker, CISO at Indiana University Health.

Plug Pulled on Soltra Edge Threat Info Sharing Platform

Tracy Kitten  •  November 17, 2016

Just two years after its launch, Soltra Edge, the automated threat-intelligence sharing platform designed by the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center and The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., is being taken off the market. Experts weigh in on the reasons behind the surprising decision.

Information Sharing: A Powerful Crime-Fighting Weapon

Tracy Kitten  •  November 12, 2016

The success of Operation SAMBRE, a global cybercrime investigation into the theft of billions of dollars from banks throughout the world, proves why information sharing between law enforcement and the private sector is key to battling cybercrime.

Tough Federal Cybersecurity Standards for Big Banks Proposed

Tracy Kitten  •  October 19, 2016

In the wake of cyberattacks, federal regulators are proposing tough new standards designed to bolster cybersecurity at the nation's largest banking institutions.

The Malware Threat Grows: So Now What?

Tracy Kitten  •  September 23, 2016

Given the rapid spread of malware and difficulties with detection, what actions should organizations take? In this interview, Chris Novak of Verizon and Stephen Orfei of the PCI Security Standards Council offer insights.

Toronto Summit - Closing Panel and Look Ahead

Presented by Tracy Kitten , Richard Parry , Randy Sabett , Robert Schwentker , Michael Theis  •  September 9, 2016

This panel will review some of the key themes discussed during the first day of the summit, and foreshadow how those key themes and others will be carried over into the next day. Which sessions will be hot, and how will tomorrow's speakers expand on the topics raised today?Additional Summit Insight:Hear from more...

Analysis: SWIFT-Related Heists: Who's to Blame?

Tracy Kitten  •  August 22, 2016

A Reuters report claiming executives at SWIFT for years neglected the security of its messaging system has stirred debate among security and anti-fraud experts. Who should take the lead role for security of bank-to-bank transactions - SWIFT or its member banks?

Recent POS Attacks: Are They Linked?

Tracy Kitten  •  August 16, 2016

Is the recent breach at HEI Hotels & Resorts linked to the hack of POS systems provider MICROS? And have other POS vendors been breached as well? Security experts offer their analysis and size up vendor vulnerabilities.

How PCI Acceptance Has Improved Security

Tracy Kitten  •  August 15, 2016

It's easy to look at the payments landscape and see only the flaws. But payment card security has come a long way in the past 10 years, thanks in large part to the PCI Data Security Standard. How will card security be refined in the coming decade?

Fighting for Jurisdiction Post-Breach

Tracy Kitten  •  August 12, 2016

In today's environment, federal and state regulators come at breached companies from all angles, with requests for investigative information, breach response plans and fines. Attorney Deborah Gersh explains why so many agencies stake their claims in breach response.