The INFORM Act: What You Need to Know

| Mike O'Brien

The INFORM Act goes into effect June 27, to help stem the tide of counterfeit goods on ecommerce marketplaces. The FTC can impose fines and injunctions against marketplace operators that don’t provide information on high-volume sellers. Alexandra Megaris of Venable LLP helps us gain a better understanding of its ramifications.

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A Threat Called Malice: Cybercriminals Walk a Dark Gray Line

| Kevin Gosschalk

The latest devious network exploit is called “Malice.” It has emerged as a major threat, providing not only fraudsters but also everyday people with the tools and resources needed to commit witting and unwitting cybercrimes. You need to be aware of the threat in order to take proactive steps to safeguard your businesses and customers.

Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Firm Riskified Goes Public

| Mike O'Brien

Ecommerce fraud prevention company Riskified has taken the major step into the public markets, launching an IPO today at $21 a share on the New York Stock Exchange as it looks to expand in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and western Europe and improve its technology for keeping bad actors out.

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Retail Fraud Attempts Expected to Rise 14% Over Cyber Weekend

| Mike O'Brien

Retail fraud attempts are projected to increase 14% during Cyber Weekend compared to last year, according to benchmark data from online payment provider ACI Worldwide based on hundreds of millions of merchant transactions. The fraud activity is likely to peak on Thanksgiving Day, according to ACI.

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3 Ways Ecommerce Fraud False Positives Hurt You

| Jasmine Brown

It’s important for merchants to seek a balance between protecting against ecommerce fraud and turning away legitimate transactions. Just a few adjustments could help reduce the rising costs and negative effects of false-positive transactions. Here are 3 steps toward finding that critical balance.

User Authentication Will Counter Post-EMV Online Fraud

| Brian Kelly

To combat online fraud post-EMV, the Electronic Funds Transfer Association (EFTA) is calling for more stringent user authentication and urging industry stakeholders to push for wider adoption. See what else the EFTA found in terms of fraud and chargeback frequency, and what the industry is doing in response.

Going Beyond Ecommerce Chargeback Insurance

| Suresh Daksina

If you’re a merchant getting hit with chargebacks, the concept of chargeback insurance might sound like the perfect solution for you. But that may not always be the case. Here are some important considerations as well as suggestions for augmenting your insurance.