The Rising Threat of Financial Cybercrime: How Consumers Can Protect Themselves In today’s digital economy, financial transactions are increasingly conducted online, making both consumers and financial institutions prime targets for cybercriminals. From online banking to installment loans and retail financing, sensitive financial data is constantly being transmitted and stored. While technology has made transactions faster and more convenient, it has also created new vulnerabilities for identity theft, fraud, and other forms of financial cybercrime. One of the most common threats is unauthorized access to personal financial information. Hackers and malicious actors often exploit weak passwords, phishing scams, and poorly secured systems to gain access to sensitive data. Even reputable institutions are not immune to these risks. Recent incidents in the finance sector demonstrate how consumer information, including personally identifiable details, can be exposed despite strict sec...