Content by Nick Holland

Faster Payments: The Fight Against Fraud

Nick Holland  •  April 2, 2019

Do real-time payments inevitably lead to real-time fraud? Debra Geister of NICE Actimize describes some of the fraud challenges of moving to faster payments.

Can Cyber Policy Protect the 2020 Elections?

Nick Holland  •  March 29, 2019

The ISMG Security Report features Chris Painter, commissioner of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace, discussing cybersecurity policy for the 2020 U.S. elections. Plus, an update on the cost of the Norsk Hydro ransomware attack and the challenges of controlling real-time payments fraud.

The Far-Reaching Implications of PSD2

Nick Holland  •  March 27, 2019

PSD2 requirements for strong authentication and third-party bank account access go into effect this September. Angie White, product marketing manager at iovation, discusses the implications of the directive inside and outside the European Economic Area.

Norsk Hydro's Ransomware Headache

Nick Holland  •  March 22, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the recent ransomware attack on aluminum giant, Norsk Hydro. Plus, confessions of a former LulzSec and Anonymous hacktivist, and the growing problem of cyber extortion.

New Research on Machine Learning Vendors

Nick Holland  •  March 6, 2019

Julie Conroy of Aite Group describes new research on machine learning vendors and real-time payments fraud trends.

Protecting Cryptocurrency in the Era of 'Deep Fakes'

Nick Holland  •  February 15, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report highlights how thieves can use "deep fake" photos in an attempt to steal cryptocurrency. Also featured: A discussion of the implications of "data gravity" and an analysis of whether the era of mega-breaches is ending.

The Persistent Threat of Nation-State Cyberattacks

Nick Holland  •  February 1, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an update on what U.S. intelligence chiefs told Congress this week about persistent nation-state cyberthreats, plus reports on evasion tactics used by cryptocurrency money launderers and what government CIOs have to say about security funding.

Cryptocurrency Money Laundering: Alarming New Trends

Nick Holland  •  January 30, 2019

Despite the value of cryptocurrency plummeting since 2017, cybercriminals and rogue nations are still using it to launder funds. One recently discovered scheme designed to evade AML detection is "crypto dusting," according to CipherTrace's Dave Jevans.

The Reasons Behind Google's GDPR Fine

Nick Holland  •  January 25, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of why Google was one of the first companies to be hit with a major GDPR fine, plus a global update on GDPR compliance trends and an in-depth report on shifts in malware.

Card-Not-Present Fraud Costs Mount

Nick Holland  •  January 11, 2019

A Juniper Research analysis of why card-not-present fraud will continue to grow leads this week's edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: Updates on a Neiman Marcus breach lawsuit settlement and a German hacking incident.

A Fraud-Fighting Strategy for P2P Payments

Nick Holland  •  January 11, 2019

Customer lifecyle data management can play an important role in cracking down on fraud tied to the growth in real-time P2P payments, says David Barnhardt of the security firm GIACT.

Card-Not-Present Fraud Growth: No End in Sight?

Nick Holland  •  January 7, 2019

Card-not-present fraud will cost retailers worldwide $130 billion between 2018 and 2023, a new report from Juniper Research predicts. Steffen Sorrell, author of the study, explains the reasons behind this growth projection and describes what can be done to improve the fight against fraud.

The Ongoing Battle to Secure Card Payments

Nick Holland  •  January 3, 2019

Although chip cards are now commonplace in the U.S., there is still much work to be done securing card transactions online and offline. Randy Vanderhoof of the U.S. Payments Forum discusses 2019 initiatives.

Plans and Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2019

Nick Holland  •  December 28, 2018

Leading the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report: Microsoft's Joram Borenstein highlights his top three areas of focus for 2019. Plus, Randy Vanderhoof of the US Payments Forum on securing card transactions in the coming year.

Federal Prosecutors Discuss SamSam Indictments

Nick Holland  •  November 30, 2018

In the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report, hear prosecutors discuss the indictments of two Iranians in connection with SamSam ransomware attacks. Also: Updates on allegations that Google is violating GDPR and cryptocurrency's impact on crime trends.