Cybercrime

Cybercrime, or computer-oriented crime, is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Crypto Shield Launched to Offer Digital Wallet Insurance

Crypto Shield Launched to Offer Digital Wallet Insurance
Crypto Shield Launched to Offer Digital Wallet Insurance
February 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto Shield, a new product from Boost Insurance and InsurTech Breach Insurance, debuted Tuesday (Feb. 15) to cover the theft of cryptocurrencies. The service will...

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What’s Next After Ransomware Gangs Have Consultants and Arbitrators?
What’s Next After Ransomware Gangs Have Consultants and Arbitrators?
February 14, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Ransomware professionals are starting to operate more like legitimate businesses, selling ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) to non-technical would-be cyber thieves — a subscription-based or pay-for-use malware. There...

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FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
January 20, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals have been tampering with Quick Response (QR) codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal their...

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Managing Remote FinTech Risk: In Digital Payments We Trust, But Verify Continuously
Managing Remote FinTech Risk: In Digital Payments We Trust, But Verify Continuously
January 18, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

The pandemic’s social and digital disruption has exposed organizations to increased risks of becoming victims of cybercrime. Many businesses had to transition employees to working...

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North Korean Hackers Swiped $400M in Crypto Last Year
North Korean Hackers Swiped $400M in Crypto Last Year
January 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Hackers from North Korea swiped close to $400 million in cryptocurrencies across at least seven cyberattacks that targeted investment firms and centralized exchanges, with 58%...

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Malicious Google Play Apps Show Password Vulnerabilities
Malicious Google Play Apps Show Password Vulnerabilities
December 01, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

In the endless cycle of cybercrime whack-a-mole, fraudsters just scored a win with a sophisticated campaign using real-seeming apps as “droppers” carrying trojan code designed...

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Work-From-Home Trend Raises Stakes in Fight Against Business Email Fraud
Work-From-Home Trend Raises Stakes in Fight Against Business Email Fraud
December 01, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

The pivot toward work-from-home environments has opened up new vulnerabilities that allow fraudsters to target B2B payments. Nithai Barzam, chief operating officer of nsKnox, a...

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Corvus Insurance on Pairing Cybersecurity Coverage, Employee Education To Meet Data Privacy Requirements
Corvus Insurance on Pairing Cybersecurity Coverage, Employee Education To Meet Data Privacy Requirements
November 09, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants are all too aware of the risks of fraud and data breaches as more business goes online. In the Digital Fraud Tracker, Corvus Insurance’s...

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