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

Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick

Fraudology is presented by Persona.

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.