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How to fight back against debit card hackers who are after your money


Did you know that debit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity theft? It is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year, and it can happen to anyone at any time.

Imagine checking your bank account and discovering unauthorized charges. That’s what happened to Donna, who’s emailing us asking this:

“My debit card has been hit by hackers many times, and it’s such a pain that I have to get a new debit card. Is there any way to stop this from happening?”  — Donna

I’m sorry to hear that, Donna. It can be unbelievably frustrating to deal with unauthorized charges on your debit card and have to get a new one, so today, we’ll try our best to help you avoid this in the future.

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What is debit card fraud?

Debit card fraud is like a thief breaking into your house and stealing your cash and valuables. In this case, the thief is someone who has obtained your debit card number and, in some cases, your PIN.

The fraudster uses this information to make unauthorized purchases or withdraw money from your account, just as a thief would take your possessions.

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How does debit card fraud happen?

Your information could be stolen in many ways, such as through a retailer’s data breach or by falling victim to a phishing scam where you unknowingly reveal your debit card details.

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Debit card fraud can occur for a number of reasons, including a retailer data breach or by scams.

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How to prevent debit card fraud

Here are some steps you can take to help you prevent hackers from gaining access to your debit card:

Keep your card safe physically: Store your debit card in a secure place when not in use. Don’t write down your PIN, or keep it with your card. Be cautious when using your debit card in public places, and shield your PIN when entering it.

Use strong PINs: Choose a unique and strong PIN that isn’t easily guessable. Avoid using numbers…

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Shopkees.com woo customers with Debit Card EMI Scheme and Extended Warranties – News


The Middle East’s leading e-commerce website Shopkees.com has introduced their new ‘Buy-now-pay-later’ (BNPL) feature along with an extended warranty for their customers all over the GCC Countries. By this new equated monthly instalment (EMI) scheme, customers can now pay the amount in four instalments with zero per cent interest on all debit and credit cards.

While all products come with one year warranty as standard, Shopkees is currently offering an extended warranty of three years, taking the cumulative warranty to four years and additional damage protection for one year. This feature is available to all products purchasing from Shopkees.com. By spending a little extra on the purchase of an extended warranty, you can save a lot of money spent on potential repairs and maintenance. An extended warranty gives you comprehensive coverage for your purchased products.

Along with these benefits, Shopkees.com also provides installation services. Unlike before, customers find it difficult to install products as it requires good skill and needs to follow different safety measures to set up in a perfect way.

So, if you’re not confident in your product installation skills, Shopkees.com’s authorised installation engineers will install your products at a time that is convenient for you. Your installation expert will ensure that your product is carefully inspected from beginning to end. Customers also get seven-day free support in case of any future issues.

Instalment plans are popular among online shoppers because they let customers purchase things even if they are running a little short on cash. And it enables customers with insufficient funds or credit at the time of purchase.

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High-Level Organizer of Notorious Hacking Group Sentenced to Prison for Scheme that Compromised Tens of Millions of Debit and Credit Cards | OPA


A Ukrainian national was sentenced today in the Western District of Washington to 10 years in prison for his high-level role in the criminal work of the hacking group FIN7.

Fedir Hladyr, 35, served as a manager and systems administrator for FIN7. He was arrested in Dresden, Germany, in 2018, at the request of U.S. law enforcement and was extradited to Seattle, Washington. In September 2019, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit computer hacking.

“The defendant and his conspirators compromised millions of financial accounts and caused over a billion dollars in losses to Americans and costs to the U.S. economy,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Protecting businesses – both large and small – online is a top priority for the Department of Justice. The department is committed to working with our international partners to hold such cyber criminals accountable, no matter where they reside or how anonymous they think they are.”

“This criminal organization had more than 70 people organized into business units and teams.  Some were hackers, others developed the malware installed on computers, and still others crafted the malicious emails that duped victims into infecting their company systems,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman of the Western District of Washington. “This defendant worked at the intersection of all these activities and thus bears heavy responsibility for billions in damage caused to companies and individual consumers.”

“These cyber thieves orchestrated an elaborate network of hackers and systems to infiltrate businesses and exploit consumers’ personal information,” said Special Agent in Charge Donald M. Voiret of the FBI’s Seattle Field Office. “Their specialized skills to target certain industries amplified the damage exponentially. Thanks to the hard work of law enforcement partners both in the U.S. and overseas, these fraudsters are not beyond our reach and cannot hide from the law.”

According to documents filed in the case, since at least 2015, members of FIN7 (also referred to as…

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15 Million Debit Cards Exposed as Iranian Banks Fall Victim to Cyber Warfare – Bitcoin News

15 Million Debit Cards Exposed as Iranian Banks Fall Victim to Cyber Warfare  Bitcoin News
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