Fraud Risk Scheme:
An individual (internal or external) gains access to the information system to copy, transfer, or exfiltrate sensitive data (personal, financial, or strategic) for purposes of fraud, blackmail, or resale. The attack may be carried out through remote connections, physical devices, or compromised digital tools.
Detection:
Repeated data transfers to external or unknown destinations.
Use of unauthorized accounts or employee credentials to extract information.
Abnormally large data transfer volumes compared to regular activity.
Simultaneous logins to the same account from multiple locations.
Log monitoring indicating massive downloads or data extractions.
Prevention:
Systematic encryption of sensitive data, including during transfers.
Deactivation of USB ports and non-essential devices to prevent physical copying.
Strict data classification policy to control access rights based on sensitivity.
Real-time monitoring of outgoing transfers with automatic alerts for anomalies.
Continuous employee training on cybersecurity and confidentiality obligations.
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What tools, techniques, and processes are used in your organization to detect and prevent such fraud schemes?
