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.

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins

Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins
Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins
May 31, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Investors who thought they would get stock in a blockchain project were bilked out of approximately 300 million yuan – or nearly $47 million – through...

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In Papua New Guinea, Facebook May Shutter — For A Bit
In Papua New Guinea, Facebook May Shutter — For A Bit
May 29, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook going dark? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Daily: Criminals Steal $1.2B In Crypto Since 2017, Revolut Now Supports Bitcoin Cash And Ripple
Bitcoin Daily: Criminals Steal $1.2B In Crypto Since 2017, Revolut Now Supports Bitcoin Cash And...
May 25, 2018  |  Bitcoin

More than $1.2 billion in crypto has been stolen by criminals since the start of last year, according to the non-profit Anti-Phishing Working Group, Reuters reported....

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Five At Five: A New CEO For Lowe’s
Five At Five: A New CEO For Lowe’s
May 22, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news you might have missed. Today’s stories take a closer look at...

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UK Banks Need To Invest In Cutting-Edge Tech To Fight Cybercrime
UK Banks Need To Invest In Cutting-Edge Tech To Fight Cybercrime
May 22, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

In order to prevent cybersecurity attacks, U.K. banks are going to have to take chances investing in new technologies at a time when the banks are...

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Banks Take Military Approach To Cybersecurity
Banks Take Military Approach To Cybersecurity
May 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In an effort to combat cyberattacks, banks are taking a military approach to their online security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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 Corporate Fraud On Levels Grand And Small, While Internet Crime Costs $1.4B
 Corporate Fraud On Levels Grand And Small, While Internet Crime Costs $1.4B
May 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Phishing, whaling and the tried-and-true methods of stealing money from companies via internal pilfering all made headlines this week. The FBI gave us a high-level...

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A Decade of Software Hacks Traced Back To China
A Decade of Software Hacks Traced Back To China
May 07, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A new report says that Chinese intelligence officers are responsible for a decade’s worth of hacks aimed at software and gaming companies around the world....

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Wells Fargo Settles With Ecuadorian Bank Over 2015 Cyber Heist Case
Wells Fargo Settles With Ecuadorian Bank Over 2015 Cyber Heist Case
April 17, 2018  |  Legal

Ecuador’s Banco del Austro and Wells Fargo have reached an out-of-court settlement over a 2015 cyber heist, and that suit could have an impact on...

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