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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Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol

Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol
Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol
November 09, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Referring to the rate of its growth and sophistication, Director of Europol Robert Wainwright says cybercrime is becoming a “remorseless” force of nature behind the 4,000...

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AIs Sizzle, ICOs Fizzle And Fraudsters Find A Way To Ruin Everyone’s Week
AIs Sizzle, ICOs Fizzle And Fraudsters Find A Way To Ruin Everyone’s Week
October 27, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

Sizzle of The Week: Fraudsters Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Why The Switch To Electronic Payments Isn’t Enough To Combat Employee Fraud
Why The Switch To Electronic Payments Isn’t Enough To Combat Employee Fraud
October 26, 2017  |  B2B Payments

In Georgia, one Mohawk Industries employee allegedly scammed the company out of $766,000. In New York, a worker at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. pled guilty to...

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FinServ IT Professionals Grow Worried As Bank Breaches Climb
FinServ IT Professionals Grow Worried As Bank Breaches Climb
October 25, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Of all the sensitive personal data consumers and businesses would rather not see compromised, financial data is surely toward the top of the list. But,...

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Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
October 23, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

What do consumers want? Merchants think they have the answers: ease, efficiency and instant gratification. Oh, and security, too – but not at the expense...

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South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
October 19, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

In what may be South Africa’s largest data breach, hackers may have gotten away with extensive personal information, including ID numbers, income, marital status, employment...

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Online Commerce And Crime Keep Pace
Online Commerce And Crime Keep Pace
October 11, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

It goes without saying that fraudsters follow the money. Since the U.S. lags behind other countries that have already adopted EMV card standards (so far,...

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Russia Claims Decision To Extradite Bitcoin Fraud Suspect To US Violates Law
Russia Claims Decision To Extradite Bitcoin Fraud Suspect To US Violates Law
October 06, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

Russia is alleging that a Greek court’s decision to extradite a suspected Russian money launderer to the United States is a violation of international law....

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