Is Check 21 a Door to Mass Fraud? | eWeek

Is Check 21 a Door to Mass Fraud?

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Oct 25, 2004
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Check-fraud versions of phishing scams are a possibility once Check 21 becomes law. According to a recent study by Surrey, U.K.-based Next Generation Security Software, nine out of 10 financial Web sites contain security flaws that could expose them to phishing attacks.

A white paper authored by three fraud experts describes the emerging risks of using check-scanning and storage technology in the financial services industry, and details the potential for a new wave of fraud.

Some experts consider insiders more of a threat than hackers though. Learn more by reading the complete SearchSecurity.com article by clicking here.

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