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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Hacker Tracker: DataVisor’s Global Insight Into Online Fraud

Hacker Tracker: DataVisor’s Global Insight Into Online Fraud
Hacker Tracker: DataVisor’s Global Insight Into Online Fraud
April 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

While the fraud ecosystem continues to rapidly develop and advance, big data may prove itself to be a strong weapon in combatting fraud. Get the...

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Man Accused Of Massive Yahoo Hack In US Denied Bail In Canada
Man Accused Of Massive Yahoo Hack In US Denied Bail In Canada
April 13, 2017  |  Legal

The man accused of being involved in a massive hack of Yahoo email accounts was denied bail in Canada, delaying U.S. plans to have him...

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New York Wants To Be The Model For Cybersecurity Regulation
New York Wants To Be The Model For Cybersecurity Regulation
April 10, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

New York’s financial regulator had a bold claim to offer over the weekend — she claimed that other states should use New York’s sweeping cybersecurity...

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UK Mobile App Usage Is Risky Business
UK Mobile App Usage Is Risky Business
April 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

New research from RiskIQ revealed that mobile app users in the U.K. may be at a greater security risk. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
April 07, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Tax season is a busy time for cybercriminals, with consumers’ personal data being sold online so thieves can file fraudulent tax returns and cash in...

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Prognosis For Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Dire
Prognosis For Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Dire
April 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

On Wednesday (April 5), Terence Rice, VP and chief information security officer at Merck & Co., told the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the...

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Hacker Tracker: Cyber Knowledge Lags, Fighting Dirty Bitcoins, And Ignoring Ransom Demands
Hacker Tracker: Cyber Knowledge Lags, Fighting Dirty Bitcoins, And Ignoring Ransom Demands
March 31, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

It can be difficult to know how to handle cybercriminals and their malicious attacks, especially when many people don’t have a foundational knowledge on what...

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How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
March 29, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

While retailers of late have worked hard to broaden the range of experiences they offer, there are some things that no reasonable person would expect...

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Hacker Tracker: Mysterious Cyber Gang Goes After Apple
Hacker Tracker: Mysterious Cyber Gang Goes After Apple
March 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

It’s been an interesting week when it comes to Apple’s cybersecurity news. Whether a mysterious “crime family” is really out to compromise iCloud and .mac...

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