Modern Fraud Threats in Government Relief Programs: How Agencies Can Defend Against Cybercrime

A CBS 60 Minutes investigation has exposed how organized cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in government systems to steal billions in public assistance funds. HUMAN Security offers Public Sector agencies advanced defenses against these automated, large-scale fraud operations—leveraging behavioral analysis, bot mitigation, and real-time threat intelligence to prevent account takeovers and synthetic identity abuse. By aligning with frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, HUMAN helps agencies modernize their fraud prevention while protecting citizens and taxpayer dollars.