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Why AI Is Social Media Fraud’s New Best Friend

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It can be difficult these days to remember the almost idyllic promise of social media when it first entered the general consumer consciousness. That’s not to tempt one into nostalgia, or to suggest that social media has become marred beyond recognition. Digital Evolution. Fraud Increases. trillion in 2018.

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Bank wire fraud – How social engineering and technology perpetrate fraud losses

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Takeaway 1 Bank w ire transfer fraud is increasing due to technological advances today. Takeaway 3 Education and technology tools are our best defense against b ank wire transfer fraud in our institutions. While wire transfers offer speed and efficiency, they have always carried inherent risks. Financial literacy is key critical.

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Social Media Can Make Bank Customers Susceptible To Scams

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Unintentionally making themselves targets for scammers, customers may become vulnerable to fraud by complaining to banks on social media when systems crash. After problems with an information technology migration locked thousands of clients out of accounts at the U.K.’s

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SME Execs Would Give Up Wine for Guaranteed Protection of Financial Information

Bank Innovation

In fact, it is so high on their priority list, that 28% said they would give up wine forever if that would guarantee protection of their financial information. Furthermore, 37% of respondents would shut down social media accounts, and 31% […].

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Meet Canadian Bank BMO’s Virtual Assistant BMO Bolt

Bank Innovation

EXCLUSIVE – Welcome BMO Bolt, Bank of Montreal’s virtual assistant on social media platform Facebook Messenger. The bot, announced today, was created in partnership with conversational banking technology company Finn.AI. This chatbot provides only unauthenticated information,Read More.

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App Could Keep Fridges Full, CPG Brands Informed

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Refrigerators are very good at keeping food fresh and cold, but they do not provide much information about the products stored inside. The app has the potential to fit into the emerging trend of smart kitchens, particularly as manufacturers of household appliances — such as Samsung — seek to integrate smart technology into their products.

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Controlling the Narrative: How Financial Services Institutions Can Stay Ahead of Reputational Risk

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Political climate, environmental issues, technology innovations, criminal activity, economic volatility/inflation, account diversity, and industry regulatory changes are just a few examples of factors that often spur reputational risk or crises. Reputational risk is convoluted.