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Federal Trade Commission data shows scam losses for adults 60+ have skyrocketed, with banks under pressure to strengthen protections.

With federal oversight easing, Rhode Island joins states pushing cybersecurity laws for finance companies not covered by federal bank regulators.

The New Hampshire congresswoman promised new investigations into scam drivers, including AI and digital payment platforms.

Deadly flash flooding in Texas serves as a reminder of the tactics scammers and fraudsters use against both victims and charitable onlookers.

The conviction of a fraud ring mastermind highlights growing risks in home equity lines of credit as equity-rich borrowers become prime targets.

Following strikes on nuclear sites, the U.S. warned of a heightened threat environment. Here's how Iran has targeted American banks in the past.

A new executive order reverses digital ID initiatives, fraud alerts and federal data-sharing plans from which banks stood to benefit.

Although the Trump administration is abandoning the CFPB's rule 1033, there are still a number of security standards to follow.

Whether in fake ads or misleading documents, anywhere fraud might be happening on Google, banks have a new way to quickly shut it down.

Three U.S. agencies lack a "comprehensive, government-wide strategy," according to a report that echoes complaints banks have made for years.

Trade groups representing banks and utilities urged lawmakers to reauthorize the CISA law before it expires in September.

Current and retired federal employees say Treasury officials granted Elon Musk improper access to federal financial records, violating privacy laws.

Banks and credit unions also extended financial relief to Californians affected by the fires, which have killed 28 people and burned thousands of homes.

According to an order by the SEC, the bank negligently under-reported what it knew about a data breach and ransomware attack it suffered that year.

From mail theft to video games, a variety of trends shaped scams and fraud in 2024 — and made the schemes more expensive for everyone.

In a report Tuesday, credit bureau Experian predicted that government identity systems could get an update in the coming year. Here's what else could happen.

While companies tend to amp up warnings to consumers about fraud and scams during the holidays, institutions may also need to bulk up their defenses.

The bureau suggested this week that states should remove the exemptions banks enjoy from data privacy laws. California is a prime candidate to act.

The Treasury's financial crimes arm alerted banks to the dangers of AI-powered fraud, urging close monitoring and swift reporting of any suspicious activity.

The rule, finalized Tuesday, enables consumers to share their financial data with third parties. Here are the implications for banks.