Prevent & Detect Insider Cyberattacks
In one recent cybercrime scheme, a mortgage company employee accessed his employer’s records without authorization, then used stolen customer lists to start his own mortgage business. The perpetrator hacked the
In one recent cybercrime scheme, a mortgage company employee accessed his employer’s records without authorization, then used stolen customer lists to start his own mortgage business. The perpetrator hacked the
Despite our best intentions, almost everyone brings some bias to human interactions — even business owners and executives investigating fraud. Sometimes bias can lead to the right conclusion. However, bias
For most retailers, this is the most profitable season of the year. However, customer returns in January can cut deeply into December revenues — particularly if the returns are fraudulent.
Americans generally feel generous during the holidays and usually are eager to donate to worthy charitable causes. At the same time, they are so busy and rushed with holiday activities
Most fraud-prevention guidance advises owners and managers to monitor employees. But what exactly does this mean? Are you legally entitled to monitor employee computer use? What about security cameras in
According to data company Dun & Bradstreet, business identity theft increased more than 250 percent in the first half of 2020. You can thank the pandemic — and the government’s
These days, many offices and other workspaces are nearly empty as employees work from home. This can make companies that do not safeguard their computers, printers, and other equipment vulnerable
Management overrides of internal controls can make your company more vulnerable to fraud. This is true even when managers have innocent intentions — for example, they do not feel they
Forensic accountants are engaged for a wide variety of assignments, among them investigating fraud, auditing internal controls and quantifying damages associated with legal disputes. All of these require attention to
Ghost stories can be good fun, particularly this time of year. Ghost employees, on the other hand, are trouble for employers. They may be just as fictional as the paranormal