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10 Lessons from the National Public Data breach for consumers and financial institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 The sensitive nature of the information they collect means it's vital for banks and credit unions to have cybersecurity measures in place to protect their assets and reputations. Stay up to date with cybersecurity threats. For individuals Reminders for individual consumers Monitor your credit reports.

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FedNow fraud prevention for credit unions: A guide for AML, fraud teams

Abrigo

Prevent fraud when adopting FedNow Credit unions can prevent fraud as they connect to FedNow. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Preventing fraud is a top concern of credit unions considering adopting FedNow, the new instant payments infrastructure from the Federal Reserve. These include the ability to accept a payment without posting.

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Conducting an exam-proof AML/CFT risk assessment for credit unions

Abrigo

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your credit union's risk. Has your credit union started your annual process for updating your anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) risk assessment?

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2023 Fraud trends: What banks and credit unions can expect

Abrigo

After the fraudster receives the fee, the investment transaction is never executed. Or they claim their targets have won a foreign lottery or sweepstake, which they can collect for a "fee." Financial Cybersecurity. Banking cybersecurity & cybercrime: Protecting banking customers starts with you. Update and adjust.

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Technologies That Will Disrupt Banking

Biz2X

Blockchain-powered smart contracts simplify financial transactions and improve transparency. Cybersecurity solutions help protect customer information and assets. Machine learning (ML) algorithms that take AI to the next level enhance credit score modeling, which helps banks make better personal and business lending decisions.

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Top 10 Crypto scams to look for in 2023

Abrigo

Be prepared and diligent in any crypto investment or other transaction. There are several reasons why cryptocurrency markets allow fraud to flourish: There is no bank or centralized authority to flag suspicious transactions and attempt to stop fraud before it happens, as there is with fiat currency. Financial Cybersecurity.

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How to Conduct an Exam-Proof BSA/AML Risk Assessment

Abrigo

According to the FFIEC, there are no required risk categories, and the number and detail of these categories vary based on the bank or credit union's size or complexity. After adjusting the inherent risk for the institution’s risk management controls, residual risk represents the bank or credit union’s current risk.