Will LaSala | Source | Field CTO at OneSpan
Will LaSala
Will LaSala is the Director of Security Solutions at OneSpan. He joined the company in 2001 and brings over 25 years of software and cybersecurity experience. Since joining OneSpan, Will has been involved in all aspects of product implementation and market direction within financial institutions.
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OneSpan
Field CTO
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‘Super Apps’ Prompt Cybersecurity Investment from Banks - Banking Exchange
Fintech partnerships increasingly focus on combating cyber threats, as banks fight ‘trojans’ in digital age The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for mobile banking technology and, in response, financial institutions have introduced ‘super apps’ that offer access to banking services. As a res...
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AI Phishing Scams: A Growing Threat to Corporate Executives
Will warns that AI is "revolutionizing phishing by analyzing data to craft targeted attacks on executives." He advises using white labeling and strong MFA, like FIDO Passkeys, to enhance security. Identity verification with biometrics is crucial for high-risk transactions, ensuring authenticity and reducing phishing risks.
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Financial identity theft was on the rise before the pandemic, and while losses increased 42% from 2019 to 2020, losses are expected to grow to $721.3 billion in 2021. With the personally identifiable information of many consumers exposed due to recent data breaches, we’re seeing fraud rings gather this data to impersonate consumers and take over existing accounts. 38% of consumers have experienced account takeover attacks within the past two years.