People are the strongest defense in digital security when equipped with the right knowledge. Visa’s Stay Secure study shows that many fraud attempts exploit human interaction through tactics like social engineering and phishing. Education and awareness must be a top priority for organizations, with employee training as a powerful first line of defense.

Consumers also play a vital role. While 39% could be drawn in by a spam email warning of a security risk and 35% by a notice about a blocked credit card, these risks can be mitigated through awareness. Closing this “knowledge gap” is the goal of Visa’s ‘Stay Secure’ campaign, which delivers practical, actionable advice to help people spot and stop fraud. By embedding security awareness into everyday interactions, businesses can transform knowledge into action, creating an ecosystem where fraudsters lose their advantage.

Read more about Stay Secure here.

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