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Model Settings: Self-Service Data Features
Because Spec is built as a Journey Data™ platform first, we believe visibility and control belong to you. That’s why we’re exposing the thousands of data features and threshold settings our platform uses and giving you the power to tune your risk ratings on the fly.

Site Sentry: Proactive Fraud Attack Surface Analysis
Fraud often strikes from unexpected angles. Maybe your product team launches a new feature that opens a loophole. Maybe fraudsters discover a route that sidesteps all your checks. Teams scramble to put out the fire—and that can eat up precious time and resources. That’s why we built Site Sentry.

WEBINAR | Inside the Mind of an ATO Fraudster: How They Attack and How to Fight Back
Spec CEO & Co-Founder Nate Kharrl and Senior Fraud Strategy Manager Shawn Colpitts, CPFPP step into the shoes of bad actors—walking through exactly how they infiltrate accounts, evade detection, and cash out.

New Year, New Threats: Key Fraud Trends to Prepare for in 2025
Advances in technology, coupled with new digital touchpoints, are creating both challenges and opportunities for fraudsters. For fraud teams, staying ahead means understanding the trends that will shape the coming year and implementing defenses that can handle these complex threats.