Canadians Expected to Lose More Than $569M to Scams in 2024

November 7, 2024 at 05:33PM In 2024, Canadian banks report a 34% decrease in fraud cases, but customers may still lose as much as $569 million, mostly due to high-value impersonation scams. BioCatch notes fraud strategies are shifting towards targeting fewer individuals for larger amounts, with younger victims emerging as primary targets. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Indian bank’s IT is so shabby it’s been banned from opening new accounts

April 25, 2024 at 02:35AM India’s central bank has banned Kotak Mahindra Bank from acquiring new customers through its online platforms due to deficiencies in IT systems and non-compliance. The bank’s security measures were found insufficient, impacting over 41 million customers and causing outages. The Reserve Bank aims to lift the ban if Kotak Mahindra … Read more