Fraud and Cyber Security

New threats emerge every day that can negatively impact transactions and businesses. Your best defense? A good offense. Rely on the latest insights, solutions and technology to protect against criminal activity. Contact your BofA representative anytime to discuss how we can help you do business in ways that are fast, smart and secure.

Cyber Security Journal

Cyber Security Journal

Security. It's in our nature. The threats never rest, and neither do we. We arm you with education against fraud and a team that’s dedicated to keeping your business secure.
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Avoid scams

How to avoid falling for the latest tricks

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Imposter scams are on the rise: Here’s how to manage the risks

As criminals impersonate trusted figures and set up fraudulent websites, education is the best defense.

5 minute read
How to avoid telephone scams

How to avoid telephone scams

Learn tips on how to avoid falling for the latest “vishing” tricks

5 minute read
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Five tips to help avoid smishing scams

Smishing is a form of fraud that primarily takes place through texts on mobile devices. Learn how to detect and avoid this increasingly common type of scam.

5 minute read
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Cyber-secure factsheets

Business Email Compromise

Cloud Computing

Cyber Awareness Program

Cyber Response Plan

Connecting on the Go

Data Protection

Email Security Protocols

Internet of Things

Mobile Devices

Password Protection

Phishing

Protect your Home Network

Ransomware

Respond to Cyber Incidents

Smishing

Social Engineering

Social Media Scams

Student Scams

Travel Safety

Vishing

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Businesses

How are you equipping your people and systems to protect against financial and reputational risks?

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How to protect against credential theft

The leading cause of data compromise through security breaches is credential theft. What actions can companies take to protect their organization?

Video, 2:46 minutes
Three essentials to keeping your email accounts safe from cyber crime

Three essentials to keeping your email accounts safe from cyber crime

With most organizations still dependent on email, it’s essential to adopt protocols that safeguard access to company accounts and the critical information they contain

5 min read
How cyber criminals engineer deception online

How cyber criminals engineer deception online

Learn tips on how to defend against “Social engineering”

5 minute read
How to protect your company’s cloud deployments

How to protect your company’s cloud deployments

Robust security depends on companies understanding their own security measures should complement the protections offered by cloud service providers 

5 minute read
Challenges of digital supply chain security

Challenges of digital supply chain security

Managing cyber risks across your company’s operations is more complicated

5 minute read
How Treasurers Can Use Data in Fraud Detection & Prevention

Protecting the bottom line

With data volume exploding, treasurers must take on expanded responsibility as first line of defense. Do your teams have the skills to guard the bottom line?

Video, 2:52 minutes
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Payment complexity and fraud

When it comes to day-to-day financial management, restaurant operators are focused on two things: managing cash and staying on top of fraud.

6 minutes read
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Protecting your bottom line from chargebacks

Learn about the right processes and tools to help successfully challenge chargebacks to your business.

7 minute
Protect your business against gift card fraud

Protect your business against gift card fraud

Gift card fraud is popular with criminals since funds are difficult to trace