Episode 324

How Weak Security Controls can Cost you Millions with Cisco's Rajesh Melappalayam

Published on: 5th November, 2024

Fraudology is presented by Sardine.

In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick is joined by Rajesh Melappalayam, former senior manager of digital fraud and compliance at Cisco, to delve into the intricate world of online fraud targeting Cisco's systems. They explore how fraudsters obtained Cisco serial numbers via social engineering and bot attacks, leading to significant financial losses through fraudulent RMAs (Return Merchandise Authorizations).

Rajesh shares insights into the broader impacts of these frauds, including insider threats, the misuse of service contracts, and sophisticated operations involving fake user IDs. The conversation illuminates Cisco's challenges in fraud detection and the innovative strategies Rajesh implemented to bolster fraud prevention efforts.

Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line.

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She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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About the Podcast

Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick
Join Fraud Fighter Karisse Hendrick twice a week for deep dive interviews and weekly fraud news.
If you work in online fraud prevention, chances are you've caught the "bug". The bug that makes you passionate about identifying & preventing cybercriminals from getting away with stealing from your company, or your client's companies. Most people who have made cyber-fraud their career have the perfect balance of analytical and social skills, a strong sense of justice and the curiosity that will drive you to go down every path of information until you "crack the case".

Just like sociology is the study of social behavior, and psychology is the study of human behavior, Fraudology is the science and study of fraud.

On the Fraudology podcast, long-time online fraud expert, Karisse Hendrick will dive into all areas of Fraudology from the perspective of a fraud-fighter. With guests ranging from former cybercriminals to fraud-fighters at Fortune 500 companies to law enforcement and others, you will no doubt be entertained, while learning a lot about fraud & other forms of abuse prevention!

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