Fraud & Security

Fraud & Security Research

Monitors the Impact of Trends that Mitigate Security Threats and Keep Accounts and Identities Safe

Financial institutions and their customers are under constant attack as criminals attempt to compromise accounts, personally identifiable information and even intellectual property. Javelin's Fraud & Security team monitors fraud and security trends to help financial institutions and solution providers stay ahead of threats to keep customer accounts and identities safe and mitigate security threats against customers and the enterprise.

The New Criminal Toolbox: Tools and Tactics for Modern Crimeware

Javelin Report

August 22, 2019

The growth of fraud over the past decade has fueled the rise of a sophisticated criminal economy. Individuals getting started in fraud, or existing teams changing their focus, rarely need to build their own tools, instead turning to marketplaces...

The Evolution of New Account Fraud

Whitepaper

July 25, 2019

This original report, sponsored by GIACT®, examines the challenges posed by the evolving threat of fraudulent account opening. As fraudsters have broadened their targets, organizations outside traditional financial services have had to confront the...

Data Recovery: Paying Extortionists to Protect Customers Is Not Illegal, But It May Be Risky

Javelin Report

June 24, 2019

The popular conversation around ransomware has shifted from detection to remediation. Hospitals, municipalities, and other victims frequently end up paying their extortionists through third parties promising data recovery services.

2019 Identity Protection Service Market Report

Javelin Report

June 6, 2019

After a challenging 2017, the identity protection service (IDPS) market rebounded in 2018, growing 16% to reach $4.3 billion in revenue. While notable growth in direct-to-consumer sales demonstrates that many consumers value the protections offered...