What is payment fraud?

Fraudulent activity comes in various forms, many of which are commonplace in today’s digital landscape. One of the most prevalent acts of online fraud includes payment fraud and its subtypes. Payment fraud occurs when a malicious party obtains sensitive payment information from customers or businesses and uses it to steal ... Read More

Get to know Rebecca Alter, Sift Trust and Safety Architect

Trust and safety isn’t linear. The diversity of online fraud and its rapid evolution create unexpected challenges every day, bringing unseen vulnerabilities to light and leaving businesses exposed to risks they don’t even realize they should be ready for.  Sift’s newest Trust and Safety Architect, Rebecca Alter, knows a thing ... Read More

Deep web vs. dark web: What businesses should know about both

The everyday internet presents a variety of risks for businesses and consumers. Identity theft and unauthorized purchases incite the greatest concern, but they aren’t the only—or even most expensive—types of fraud that impact online commerce. And while the dark web consists of websites that can’t be accessed via normal browsers, ... Read More

[NEW DATA] Recession fears, fraud surge over Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022

Explore brand new seasonal fraud insights from Sift’s global network with this interactive infographic. The post [NEW DATA] Recession fears, fraud surge over Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 appeared first on Sift Blog ... Read More